America Forward: Invent, Invest, Involve

by America Forward | 2008 | Policy

America Forward: Invent, Invest, Involve is a briefing book for candidates and policymakers at all levels of government. Distributed at the 2008 Gathering, America Forward argues for greater and more effective involvement by all sectors to expand the promise of opportunity for all.

Building the Next Action Agenda

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Strategy

This 2010 Action Agenda captures the next generation of ideas and opportunities for social entrepreneurship and social innovation surfaced during a live brainstorm at the Gathering. In the coming years, the Gathering community and a broader network of colleagues and partners will work to drive this agenda forward.

Creating an Action Tank for Social Entrepreneurs

by Lynn Carruthers | 2006 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the 2006 Gathering session on the action tank. Download this file for an illustrative look how an action could help demonstrate the impact of social change.

Fulfilling the Promise

by Shirley Sagawa | 2006 | Policy

In this pre-reading for the 2006 Gathering, Shirley Sagawa makes the case for developing an Action Tank for Social Entrepreneurs to better drive systems change. Download this paper for an overview of the thinking that influenced the development of the America Forward Coalition.

National Service or Bust

by Michael Brown | 2006 | Policy

Early on, Gathering participants began developing the idea of an action tank-an entity that combines theory and practice to demonstrate the potential for social change. Michael Brown, President and Co-Founder of City Year, explores City Year as an action tank example in this pre-reading from the 2006 Gathering.