(WASHINGTON, October 2, 2009) -- Diana Aviv, president and CEO of Independent Sector, today released the following statement regarding the nomination of Patrick Corvington to become CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service:

Statement:

“Independent Sector applauds the nomination of Patrick Corvington as the chief executive for the Corporation for National and Community Service. Patrick’s work throughout his career, most recently at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, has provided him with a unique understanding about the myriad of challenges facing our communities today. Patrick’s extensive experience in social service delivery, capacity building, research and evaluation equips him exceptionally well to lead the Corporation at this time.

“Patrick’s active engagement with community leaders and his particular expertise around talent development will be invaluable in drawing in the best and brightest citizens committed to serving others. Patrick’s longstanding connections to the nonprofit and philanthropic community provide an opportunity to make a lasting difference in society. His unique talents and dynamic leadership will serve the Corporation well as he implements the landmark Serve America Act which has expanded the Corporation’s responsibilities and increased opportunities for people to give back to their communities.

“We at Independent Sector look forward to partnering with Patrick and CNS as he leads the organization to a new level of excellence.”

Independent Sector is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of approximately 550 charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs, collectively representing tens of thousands of charitable groups in every state across the nation. Its mission is to advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the nonprofit and philanthropic community.