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CNCS Announces Social Innovation Fund Intermediaries

July 22, 2010

Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced its selection of the 2010 intermediary organization recipients of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). We applaud the Corporation for its leadership in making the ideas of this initiative a reality.

Legislation Calls for Study of How Government can Better Partner with the Nonprofit Sector

June 21, 2010

Last week, a press conference was held in recognition of Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s (MN-04) leadership through the introduction of the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act in the House of Representatives. This bill seeks to transform the way government thinks about and partners with the nonprofit community across the country. With rare exceptions, the nonprofit [...]

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

November 12, 2009

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 fund, [...]

Audio available from CNCS briefing call on the Social Innovation Fund

October 19, 2009

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 [...]

President announces his intent to nominate CNCS CEO

October 2, 2009

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, and [...]

America Forward and the Service Community Salute Senator Tom Harkin

September 9, 2009

Last week, America Forward partnered with ServiceNation and Voices for National Service to recognize Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) at an event in his home state of Iowa for his commitment to national service and social innovation. Senator Harkin is a true champion, and his leadership—especially in the appropriations process for the Edward M. Kennedy Serve [...]

America Forward Remembers Senator Edward Kennedy

August 27, 2009

We are truly saddened at the news of Senator Edward Kennedy’s death. Not only has the nation lost a true statesman and public servant, but the service movement has lost its leading champion. Senator Kennedy believed deeply in our nation’s social entrepreneurs and in the power of young people to solve problems and make a [...]

Kelly Ward on “The role of government, and why I’m going to SOCAP09″

August 24, 2009

The 2009 Social Capital Markets conference recently posted an interview on their blog with Kelly Ward, Director of America Forward, about the role of government in social capital markets and her upcoming panel at SoCap09. If you are planning to attend the conference, make sure to attend Kelly’s panel on Wednesday at 1:30pm (more details [...]

Social Innovation News Digest: Aug 12-21

August 21, 2009

Nonprofit Quarterly: The Cohen Report August 12, 2009: Senate and House Divergence in FY2010 Appropriations for Nonprofits Rick Cohen compares differences in the Senate and House appropriations for the FY2010 budget for nonprofits.

Social Innovation News Digest: Aug 4-8

August 7, 2009

The dialogue on the Social Innovation Fund and its potential to effect change continued this week online and in the media. At the White House, Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, began her nationwide tour to sweep the country for innovative community solutions. Check out the links below for news and updates:

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