Thought leaders from throughout the country have gathered in Chicago to discuss the most pressing issues facing the nonprofit sector. All agree on one thing, change is coming. Some call it a tsunami others a perfect storm…….whatever you call it–it is going to be done to us as nonprofits rather than with us if we don’t get our acts together. This is not just an observation but a fact. Legislators are meeting now to consider multiple policy changes, tax code changes, etc. that could impact our sector for years to come. This being said how come there are only 150 people at this event hosted by the Independent Sector–there are over 1.3 million nonprofits in this country.
What is the social compact of today? How much can we truly afford to cut entitlement programs and services that aid our most vulnerable populations? How can we advocate for our sector without looking like just another special interest group? What are we willing to give up?
How will we contend with the “duality of interest” in our field–board members who despite their dedication to the mission of the organization they serve must take a conflicting policy stance because of their employer or other self interests?
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