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The 2010 Public Policy Action Institute took place October 19-20, just prior to the Independent Sector Annual Conference.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Introductions and Welcome
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Looking Beyond the 2010 Elections: The National Perspective
The midterm elections that will be held just two weeks after the Institute could bring major changes in the work of the next Congress as it struggles with mounting federal deficits and growing national challenges. Janet Murguía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza, will kick-off our Institute with a keynote overview of the issues that have emerged during the election season and the outlook for the 112th Congress and the administration. Jatrice Martel Gaiter of Volunteers of America, and Lindsay Coates of InterAction will join Janet and Institute participants in exploring how the implications of these changes for the nonprofit and philanthropic community and the people we serve.
Presenter:
Janet Murguía, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza
Discussants:
Jatrice Martel Gaiter, executive vice president, external affairs, Volunteers of America
Lindsay Coates, executive vice president, InterAction
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Looking Beyond the 2010 Elections: The View from the States
The midterm elections will also determine the leaders in statehouses throughout the nation who will be making critical decisions about tax and spending policies and re-drawing the lines of congressional districts in the wake of the 2010 Census. Tim Storey, of the National Conference of State Legislatures, will share the latest news on state and local elections, including several ballot initiatives, and how that might affect the policy landscape for nonprofits and philanthropy in the coming years.
Presenter:
Tim Storey, Senior Fellow, Legislative Management Program, National Conference of State Legislatures
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Discussions on the Issues Facing our Community
Grab some lunch and join a tabletop discussion to share lessons and design strategies for addressing issues facing nonprofits and foundations and the communities we serve at the local, state and federal level.
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Shaping State Fiscal Priorities and Processes
The dire fiscal straits facing state and local governments are forcing elected officials to re-examine and reshape tax and spending priorities. How can we make sure that the voices represented by foundations and nonprofits will be heard in these debates? This session will explore three different approaches that nonprofits and foundations have taken and the lessons we can learn from their experiences to make our voices more effective going forward.
Discussants:
California Forward: Amy Dominguez-Arms, The James Irvine Foundation
2020 Georgia: Alan Essig, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Think Twice: Chuck Bean, The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
Moderator:
Karen Beavor, president and CEO, Georgia Center for Nonprofits
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Building Relationships: The Secret Ingredient of Successful Advocacy
What does it really take to build the strong relationships you need to advance your policy agenda? Drawing on their vast and varied experiences in and around Capitol Hill and the White House, three of our community's leaders will share their secrets for gaining the support of lawmakers and those who influence them.
Discussants:
Diana Aviv, president and CEO, Independent Sector
Michael Deich, director of policy and government affairs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bob Holste, deputy director, government relations, The Pew Charitable Trusts
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Increasing Our Community's Clout with Elected Officials
Although some nonprofits have had great success in advancing legislation related to their specific missions, we have been less successful as a community in advancing our common interests. Congress and many state legislatures still do not understand how we work nor do they see us as an essential part of rebuilding our economy and serving the interests of our nation. In this session, we'll explore ideas for increasing the power of the nonprofit and philanthropic voice at the state and federal level through creating new venues of communication and re-thinking our strategies for mobilizing around a shared agenda.
Discussants:
Kyle Caldwell, president and CEO, Michigan Nonprofit Association
Daniel Fuller, vice president, legislative relations, Communities In Schools
Jon Pratt, executive director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Moderator:
Audrey Tayse Haynes, chief government affairs officer, YMCA of the USA
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Reception
Sponsored by -- and located at -- the Nonprofit Studies Program of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Creating Communications Strategies for Greater Policy Impact
How can we re-shape our communications strategies to have a greater impact on policy decisions at the local, state and national level? What would success look like and how do we get there? Jon Haber, a recognized policy communications expert and campaign veteran, will share lessons from failed and successful campaigns to help us develop more effective messages and get them across to the right audiences.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
What's Holding Up Our Engagement in Advocacy?
Nonprofits have strong connections to the community that haven't been fully realized as a force in shaping public policies, and most foundations are not exercising their ability to support efforts to engage communities in policy advocacy. What's holding us back? Is it fear of stepping over the legal boundaries? Are we worried about being branded as an evil lobbyist in the minds of the public, including our elected officials? We'll hear from some heroes who aren't afraid and share ideas for helping our community overcome the barriers to full support and engagement of the advocacy efforts we need to meet the serious challenges ahead.
Discussants:
Candy Hill, senior vice president, Social Policy and Government Affairs, Catholic Charities USA
Luz A. Vega-Marquis, president and CEO, Marguerite Casey Foundation
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Moving Forward: Shaping the Nonprofit Community's Policy Priorities for 2011
In the final Institute session, participants will discuss the key policy priorities for the nonprofit community as we prepare for the next congressional session, and share thoughts and strategies for advancing the community's position.
12:30 p.m.
Adjourn
2:00 p.m.
Main Conference Began
