Guest post by Jeannie Fox, deputy director of public policy at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Early risers to this morning’s first session of the Public Policy Action Institute titled, "Building Authentic Left-Right Coalitions" were treated to a conversation as stimulating as the Starbuck’s coffee being served. Three panelists, aided  by a skilled facilitator, attempted to outline the goals, process and rewards of building diverse coalitions of unlikely allies.

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We are thrilled to have some outstanding participants at this year’s Public Policy Action Institute. 

Here are just some of the names of the people who have agreed to share their wisdom with us in Chicago, October 29-30:  

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As you’re sweating and bearing the summer heat this week, just think of how refreshed you’ll feel in the cool autumn air this October in Chicago for the Public Policy Action Institute! Chicago averages 52 degrees at the end of October.

Feel better already?

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It’s hard to believe that we’re a little over 3 months away from the 2011 Public Policy Action Institute (PPAI) this October in Chicago!

As we gear up for the Institute, check out the many resources available on our website.

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April 14-15, Independent Sector convened some 30 world-class academics, legal experts, and practitioners to discuss, among other things, “hybrid” organizations that blend characteristics of for-profits and nonprofits. Find out what they discussed and how it relates to comprehensive tax reform in Diana’s blog this month.

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