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February 17, 2017
Independent Sector's daily newsletter including the top news affecting the charitable community.
February Monthly Policy Update Join us Thursday, February 23 for our Monthly Policy Update to learn how the current trajectory of the 115th Congress and the new Administration leading up to President Trump's first address to Congress will affect the charitable community. Register
Hawai‘i Community Foundation CEO to step down Maui Now | February 16, 2017 Featured Members: Hawai'i Community Foundation, Independent Sector Kelvin Taketa has announced that he intends to step down after leading the Hawai‘i Community Foundation since 1998. Read Story
Restaurants, schools close in ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest Washington Post | February 16, 2017 Featured Member: National Council of La Raza
Immigrants across the country went on strike Thursday to highlight their economic importance to a new administration that has taken a hardline stance on immigration policies. Read Story
These 5 mindsets make nonprofits successful Fast Company | February 16, 2017 Featured Member: The Bridgespan Group Fast Co.Exist highlights lessons from a recent Bridgespan study of the most successful aid organizations in India that can be applied to nonprofits around the world. Read Story
$1 million grant to help Detroit Creative Corridor Center move ahead with city design initiative Crain's Detroit Business | February 16, 2017 Featured Member: John S. and James L. Knight Foundaiton The Detroit Creative Corridor Center is moving ahead with its vision to mobilize the city's creative industries and strengthen the economy with the help of a $1 million Knight Foundation grant over the next three years. Read Story
Fear must not define how we treat one another Detroit Free Press | February 16, 2017 Featured Member: ACCESS Noting the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066—which forced the internmen tof 120,000 JapaneseAmericans—ACCESS Executive Director Hassan Jaber highlights the importance of not letting fear govern policy. Read Story
You don't need money to be a philanthropist Orlando Sentinel | February 16, 2017 Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board member Susan Omoto says that philanthropy—now more important than ever—is not merely composed of massive monetary gifts from highincome donors. Read Story
February Monthly Policy Update Please join us Thursday, February 23 for our membersonly Monthly Policy Update to learn about the current trajectory of the 115th Congress and the new Administration’s priorities leading up to President Trump’s first address to Congress on February 28. Register
Put Your Voice Where Your Mission Is Join us for a digital learning event on Tuesday, March 7, to hear from nonprofit leaders about how to begin positioning your organization for advocacy success by engaging your board, aligning your staff, and leveraging coalitions. Register
100 Days for Good: Episode 5 For the latest from Washington leading into the February Congressional recess and some great insight on organizing and advocacy from our guest, check out our newest episode of 100 Days for Good. Listen
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