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Guest post by Mark Turner, Director of Public Policy, Colorado Nonprofit Association
Jonathan Greenblatt, director of the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation at the White House, started off the session by expressing his appreciation for presenting at the IS Public Policy Action Institute immediately following the election. He said that his office wants to be a partner with the social sector.
Guest post by Kelley M. Gilbert, Director of Government Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Over
100 nonprofit leaders gathered in San Francisco to discuss the impact
of comprehensive tax reform on the nonprofit sector and the communities
they serve at Independent Sector's Public Policy Action Institute
(PPAI). Central to the discussion was the need to develop a tax
structure that supports charitable organizations - upon which millions
of Americans rely for vital programs and services – while simultaneously
increasing our nation’s revenue.
Guest post by Judy Barrett Miller, Public Policy Consultant, YMCA of the USA
"What's Catching Fire at the State Level," caught my attention at Independent Sector's 2012 Public Policy Action Institute in San Francisco. Interesting perspectives were shared through the lens of what state legislatures are looking at, the regulators view of what's taking place and what needs further scrutiny, and the trends and impact seen from a national nonprofit organization.
Guest post by Lisa Jaguzny, Executive Director, Campion Foundation
This
afternoon at the Public Policy Action Institute, attendees got a
detailed briefing from Diana Aviv, on Independent Sector’s latest
report: Beyond The Cause – The Art and Science of Advocacy.
After the morning's download on the current state of affairs in
Washington, D.C. and state legislatures, this session was well-timed.
Whether you're a representative of a foundation or a non-profit, you are
undoubtedly focused on making the most of the next four years, and
tuning up your understanding of advocacy "practices" is likely at the
top of your list.
