http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/29/a-nonprofit-sector-wide-conference-can-bring-needed-clout/ Exploring Critical Issues Facing Nonprofits Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:36:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/29/a-nonprofit-sector-wide-conference-can-bring-needed-clout/#comment-425 Howard Adam Levy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:57:05 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1864#comment-425 Lorri, Its a good point. My understanding is that Independent Sector represents that larger, more powerful part of the sector - the larger nonprofits (medical, education and top nonprofits). What's needed is for the smaller social service, arts and other charities are all working independently to come together to advocate on behalf of their collected interests. Lorri, Its a good point. My understanding is that Independent Sector represents that larger, more powerful part of the sector – the larger nonprofits (medical, education and top nonprofits). What’s needed is for the smaller social service, arts and other charities are all working independently to come together to advocate on behalf of their collected interests.

]]> http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/29/a-nonprofit-sector-wide-conference-can-bring-needed-clout/#comment-423 Lorri Greif Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:26:25 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1864#comment-423 I agree with the idea of a national conference for nonprofits, specifically 501(c)(3)s but to what outcome? If it is the catalyst for organizing nonprofits for advocacy (in a way similar to how AARP advocates for the elderly) - great! Otherwise, it's just a big disgruntled crowd. I always thought Indepdendent Sector was supposed to that for nonprofits but it's a very unheard voice. I agree with the idea of a national conference for nonprofits, specifically 501(c)(3)s but to what outcome? If it is the catalyst for organizing nonprofits for advocacy (in a way similar to how AARP advocates for the elderly) – great! Otherwise, it’s just a big disgruntled crowd. I always thought Indepdendent Sector was supposed to that for nonprofits but it’s a very unheard voice.

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