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.
Autumn is, without question, the best time to visit San Francisco. By November the summer fog has disappeared, clearing the skies for dry sunny weather. And what better reason to visit SF then for IS’s annual Public Policy Action Institute?
On September 19th Independent Sector is releasing an interview-rich, in-depth study of advocates who realize their goals. What we learned might surprise some of the most seasoned observers.
Having spent last weekend in New York ogling Macy’s spectacular window displays, I am reminded how special this time of year is for so many people. For many children who are raised in a tradition that values giving, this season is also an occasion to create “wish lists” and make resolutions. Borrowing from these traditions, I’ve decided to create my own wish list for 2012.
Guest post by Tessie Guillermo, president and CEO, of ZeroDivide
Today I began my very first Independent Sector conference experience, by attending the Monday morning plenary, "Conversation with a Sector Leader", featuring Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey being interviewed by Stephanie Strom from the New York Times. In social sector circles, RWJF is considered one of the"heavies," so having Risa open the first full day was a good tone setting move. Stephanie suggested to Risa that she might be in for a "grilling" but the conversation was more collegial than hard-nosed.
