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The American Express Building Leadership Award was established in 1999 to recognize outstanding organizations for their leadership in investing in the people of the charitable community, through an emphasis on the development of internal staff, board, and volunteer leadership.

The 2009 award, which includes a monetary prize of $10,000, will be presented at the Independent Sector Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan, November 4-6, 2009. The award also covers conference registration, travel, and accommodations for two representatives from the honored organization.

For more information, contact Will DeKrey at leadership2009@independentsector.org
or 202-467-6155.