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.

A Vision of the Common Good

by Lynn Carruthers | 2008 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from Michael Gerson's keynote address at the 2008 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at the future of the American political scene.

A Vision of the Common Good

by Michael Gerson | 2008 | Policy

In this keynote address from the 2008 Gathering, Michael Gerson, former speechwriter to George W. Bush, surveys the political landscape in America, leveling a charge to Republicans and Democrats. His message? Each can and should do more to fight poverty, and they can look to social entrepreneurs as an example.

America is Ready

by Gathering of Leaders | 2008 | Policy

Download this chapter from the 2008 Gathering Report to learn about Peter Hart's February 2008 national poll of likely voters to learn about their views on the direction of the nation and what role social entrepreneurs can play in driving change.

Closing the Gap Between Policymakers and Social Entrepreneurs

by Gathering of Leaders | 2007 | Policy

This chapter from the 2007 Gathering report charts the developments made that year in the Gathering's focus on policymaking. Download for excerpts from a keynote address made by Tom Sheridan of The Sheridan Group and for information about the launch of the America Forward Coalition.

Come Together: Tackling America’s Challenges at the City Level

by Gathering of Leaders | 2008 | Policy

This pre-reading from the 2008 Gathering briefly profiles initiatives underway across the U.S. that seek to build alignment among social entrepreneurs and civic leaders. These examples of collaborative efforts suggest ways that the impact of social entrepreneurs can be scaled at the city level.

Come Together: Tackling America’s Challenges at the City Level

by Lynn Carruthers | 2008 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the session "Come Together: Tackling America’s Challenges at the City Level" at the 2008 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at efforts to create the demand and resources for transformative change in cities.

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.

Demystifying Politics: Social Entrepreneurs Driving Change

by Lynn Carruthers | 2007 | Policy

This graphic recording captures highlights from the 2007 Gathering session with David Gergen that focused on closing the gap between policymakers and social entrepreneurs. Download this file for an illustrative look at the role of the social entrepreneur at the intersection of politics and systems 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.

Timeline: Bridging Social Entrepreneurship and Government

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Policy

While bridges between social entrepreneurs and government emerged during the past several decades, significant progress has occurred only in recent years. This high-level timeline beginning in 1990 and ending early 2010 highlights the growing momentum realized in bridging the worlds of social innovation and policy.