Welcome to the organizations that have recently joined or rejoined the IS coalition:
Business Council on Climate Change, San Francisco, CA. The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) is a public-private partnership between local government and the business community that works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in San Francisco through dialogue, collaboration, and direct action.
Dara Major Consulting, New York, NY. With substantial leadership experience in philanthropy, Dara focuses on strategy, learning and alignment for results – at the individual, organizational and field levels. Clients include foundations, nonprofits and corporations. Dara is also a noted speaker on topics including organizational learning, growing impact and the future of the social sector.
The Dubrof Group, Atlanta, GA. Founded in 1980, the Older Women’s League (OWL), known as “The Voice of Midlife and Older Women,” is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, national grassroots membership organization that focuses solely on issues unique to women as they age.
Institute for Community Engagement, Mesilla Park, NM. The Institute for Community Engagement will research and analyze issues, develop policy options, and inform community members and leaders on topics that affect the well-being of Southern New Mexico citizens in the areas of community building, broad-based economic development, and environmental sustainability.
Sagawa/Jospin, Chevy Chase, MD. Our passion is bringing new resources, innovation, and strategic thinking to solve problems affecting children, families, neighborhoods, and our nation. Our experience has been in the public and private sectors, working for both nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. Our vision is to engage all three sectors - business, nonprofit, and government - to create social ventures that solve problems more effectively and efficiently.
Skoll Global Threats Fund, San Francisco, CA. The Skoll Global Threats Fund’s mission is to confront global threats imperiling humanity by seeking solutions, strengthening alliances, and spurring actions needed to safeguard the future.
IS is pleased to bring you the latest news and information about our members’ programs, collaborations, and celebrations. To spotlight your organizations activities, please email us at membernews@independentsector.org.
IS Member News
New Report Released by McKinsey and Company
IS member organization McKinsey and Company recently released a report about what foundations can do to drive impact in the social sector. Read more on their website.
Member Opportunities
IS is pleased to highlight opportunities that may help our member
organizations pursue their work. To recommend a program or activity,
please email us at membernews@independentsector.org.
Promote Your Upcoming Events
We invite Independent Sector's members to submit their events for
online listing consideration in IS's Members at Work section of IS Connects. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ann-Marie Nwabudike, senior membership associate, at 202-467-6115 or ann-marien@independentsector.org
Join the Independent Sector Membership Network on 
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exchange ideas, collaborate, and take action on issues of common
concern. Start a discussion, post a link, or encourage your colleagues
to join our work. You will find us under 'Groups.' The IS Membership Network is a great way to expand your professional network with other sector leaders.
Display your affiliation with IS
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Business Associate Members of IS
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