We are excited for our opening session at PPAI on the elections! What do the election results tell us about America today and our dreams for tomorrow? We will use this opportunity to talk about the elections, and what effect the elected candidate’s positions will have for our sector.
Guest post by Kristin Hurdle, director state policy, of the YMCA of the USA
Thinking ahead to next year, the Public Policy Action Institute wrapped up this morning with a Presidential Debate. No, there wasn’t Rick Perry, Herman Cain, or Mitt Romney on stage.
Guest post by Danielle Hirsch, director of advocacy of The Chicago Bar Foundation
The topic of the first session for the 2011 Public Policy Action Institute was, as always, provocative and engaging.
The two speakers, Rob Reich, co-director for Philanthropy and Civil Society at Stanford University and Evelyn Brody, professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law spoke to the many challenges facing the nonprofit sector.
How is the economic and legislative environment shaping up for the nonprofit and philanthropic community in 2011? How can we guide progress in ways that will help us better serve communities and be an even stronger force for good in the coming year? Find out in Diana’s blog …
On November 2, Americans will cast their votes on where the country stands, where it is headed, and who should take us there. Elections are an opportunity for our sector to amplify its voice within our communities and help inform candidates from all parties on how to strengthen the social safety net and build a more vibrant society. How can your organization make its voice heard?
