For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer 907 334-0520

Conversations with grantees scheduled

Anchorage - The downturn in the investment markets has had sweeping effects across the economy and virtually all philanthropic organizations have been heavily affected.  Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan is meeting with partners and grantees across the state for an update on how the Foundation's grantmaking strategy will align with current economic conditions.

Upcoming meetings:

February 4, 2009 - Fairbanks
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Fairbanks Memorial McGowan Room
1650 Cowles Street

February 5, 2009 - Kenai
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Kenai Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue

February 5, 2009 - Homer
4 – 5 p.m.
City of Homer, City Council Chambers
491 East Pioneer Ave

February 6, 2009 - Anchorage
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Wendy Williamson Auditorium
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive

February 10, 2009 – Matanuska Susitna Borough
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wasilla Sports Complex
1001 S Mack Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654

Please check back for additional announcements regarding upcoming meetings.

About the Foundation

Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband E.A. Rasmuson. The Foundation is a catalyst to promote a better life for all Alaskans.



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