At the heart the conference will be the committed, diverse, and knowledgeable group of attendees. Their experience and expertise will power nearly two dozen breakout sessions and four plenaries, as well as the invaluable exchanges taking place before, between, and after the sessions. Innovative formats drawing on the energy and ideas of attendees will encourage participant contributions.
Independent Sector will honor General Colin and Alma Powell with the 2010 John W. Gardner Leadership Award in recognition of their tireless commitment to young people, service, and advancing the common good. The award will be presented Thursday evening, October 21.
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The conference will offer special programs advancing the work of specific audiences: Public Policy Action Institute -- Nonprofit leaders, communications specialists, and policy advocates develop strategies for making the nonprofit and philanthropic community stronger advocates with public officials. |
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This year's conference takes place at: Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel Identify yourself as a participant in the 2010 Independent Sector Annual Conference to receive special rates. The conference rate must be used by September 14 and is available on a space-available basis. The conference registration fee does not include hotel reservations. Learn more about travel arrangements, including discounted airfares and airport arrangements. |
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Former President Jimmy Carter --
Actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith -- 
NPR Chief Executive Vivian Schiller --
