The New York Times Covers “A Plan for Nonprofits, with a Nod to Innovators”

Yesterday, The New York Times featured an article on the Social Innovation Fund, covering the lively discussion taking place in the philanthropic, social, and public sectors on the Fund’s potential to change the way we solve social problems in America. The article featured many opinions from leaders across sectors on the goals of the [...]

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Audio available from CNCS briefing call on the Social Innovation Fund

Last week the Corporation for National and Community Service hosted a briefing call on the Social Innovation Fund. Marta Urquilla, Senior Adviser for Social Innovation, and Bob Grimm, Director of Research and Policy Development, represented the Corporation on the call, reviewing the Fund’s structure as outlined in the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and [...]

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President announces his intent to nominate CNCS CEO

We are pleased to share that President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Patrick Corvington for the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Patrick is a recognized leader and expert on nonprofit sector leadership and capacity issues, new and emerging philanthropy, evaluation and performance measurement, [...]

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Foundation Center Posts Links to Information on the Social Innovation Fund

As the Social Innovation Fund receives increased public attention online and in the media, more information is being released about the purpose and structure of the fund. To consolidate some of these resources, the Foundation Center recently posted a comprehensive, up-to-date link roundup of news and opinion pieces on the Social Innovation Fund – a [...]

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Corporation for National and Community Service Publishes FAQ on the Social Innovation Fund

In a recent document posted to their website, the Corporation for National and Community Service has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Social Innovation Fund. Included in this one-pager is an explanation of the purpose of the fund, details about how the fund will work, and information for organizations looking [...]

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Details on the Social Innovation Fund from the Serve America Act

With the recent passage of the Serve America Act and, with it, an authorization for a Social Innovation Fund, there are a lot of questions about how this Fund is going to work. These details are actively being developed by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which is responsible for forming the Fund’s regulatory [...]

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