During the Independent Sector Conference the NGen fellows reported that we (the next generation of nonprofit leaders) have trouble identifying under 40 leaders that are creating social change in the sector. The fellows encouraged us to rethink how we view leaders and leadership. There are many different ways of viewing leadership and how people create [...]

This past week I had the pleasure of participating in the Independent Sector annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I organized the [...]

My blog posts are appearing on the Independent Sector blog this week since I’m organizing the volunteer twitter/blogging squad for the Independent Sector annual conference. Be Inspired: An Evening with Patrick Corvington Be Inspired Part 2: Conversation with NGen Leadership Awardee Darrell Hammond Conversation with a Sector Leader – Vivian Schiller, Head of NPR

Next week (Oct. 23-36) I’ll be leading the “Twitter/blog Squad” for the NGen portion of the Independent Sector conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Bloggers include: Kathrin Ivanovic @kathrinoutloudTera Quails @terawozquallsEmily Yu @dcxchangeHeather Carpenter @heathercarpenteMonica Montgomery @urbanmomentum Mike Goorhouse Tweeters include: Scott Beale @atlascorpsStephen Bauer @stephenbauerKristin Campbell @isngen @kcambellRusty Stahl @rustystahl @epipnationalMaya Enista @menista @mob_orgAndy Ho @andyho [...]

From the Independent Sector: Explore these questions with other under-age 40 nonprofit leaders during the NGen program at the Independent Sector Annual Conference this October 19-20. NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now provides you and your peers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional networks, develop new approaches to leadership, and contribute to [...]

From the Independent Sector: Independent Sector is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural American Express NGen Leadership Award. This award will honor one under-40 nonprofit professional who has had a transformative impact on addressing society’s critical needs. All nominees must be under-40, work for a U.S.-based nonprofit or non-governmental organization, [...]

I am excited to announce I will be serving on the Advisory Committee for the NGen portion of Independent Sector’s annual conference October 20-22nd in Atlanta, GA. We are planning many exciting things for this year’s next gen participants! Also, below is information about how to apply to be an NGen Fellow. From the Independent [...]

Last year I attended the Independent Sector’s annual conference and had a blast! This year the IS Conference is offering a wide array of opportunities for emerging leaders and established leaders alike. The fab staff at IS e-mailed me this description to put up on my blog to promote the conference. Our society is changing [...]

From the Independent Sector: The new American Express NGen Fellows Program will offer 12 under-40 professionals from Independent Sector member organizations a rare opportunity to magnify their impact and accelerate their careers. Based on the recognition that the leaders we need tomorrow are poised to contribute today, this program will build the capacity of emerging [...]

From the Independent Sector: Are you an accomplished young professional already serving as a nonprofit leader? Are you ready to magnify your impact through dynamic collaboration with your peers? Recognizing that the leaders we need tomorrow are poised to contribute today, Independent Sector is pleased to introduce the American Express NGen Fellows Program. This exciting [...]