“Collective Compassion in Action”
2009 Community Investment Network Conference
October 1-4, 2009
Vital and timely work underway. The Community Investment Network (CIN) has started a powerful movement in examining the impact of everyday people investing their financial and intellectual capital to transform communities. By many accounts, communities are suffering from declines in people working together and pooling resources to tackle complex and pressing issues. Collective giving and social networking are re-emerging as crucial strategies to counter troubling trends. Our conference not only equips participants with powerful tools and solutions, it also bolsters their commitment to making a difference in communities.
Anyone can attend. Conference registration is open to the public and attracts both individuals and groups, social justice advocates, giving circles members, neighborhood associations, grassroots networks, nonprofit and human service professionals and foundation staff. An increasing number of new and returning conference participants come from across the country to share inspiring stories of giving and devise bold strategies for social change. This conference offers a gathering that provides hope and renews the spirits of individuals, groups and organizations seeking to utilize the dynamics of community philanthropy as a form of civic engagement and community problem solving.
Our conference benefits anyone who is…
- Concerned about their community but unsure about how to take action and lead change
- Thinking about starting a nonprofit organization
- Interested in forming a giving circle or is already a member of one
- Ready to establish a charitable legacy
(e.g., scholarship fund, foundation, trust, endowment, planned giving) - Eager to maximize their community service, volunteer time and charitable donations
The 2009 conference offers participants three tracks of sessions:
- Promoting Individual Giving
- Promoting Collective Giving
- Community Problem Solving.