Another exciting day at the @IndSector National Summit #ISNS25! Today’s plenary reminded us that the future of the social impact sector depends on one thing: our collective strength. ✨ Deborah Aubert Thomas (@UnitedPhilanth1) urged us to align our North Star: “The sector ecosystem is a forest — we need to send resources to each other through our root systems to build a strong canopy against gale-force winds.” ✨ Tonya Allen (@McKnightFdn) reminded us that: “None of us are as smart as all of us. But we still have to do the work to figure out how to work as a collective well, to build a future worth fighting for.” ✨ Diane Yentel (@NatlCouncilNPs) called for unwavering solidarity: “If division is a strategy, we must be laser-focused on unity. We can’t denounce each other if we want to survive as a sector.” ✨ Kathleen Enright (@COF_) emphasized that: “We can only win together—our fates are intertwined.” ✨ Akilah Watkins (@IndSector) spoke to the intentional work of collaboration: “Collaboration takes work and courage. We have to listen deeply and act better, understanding what’s truly on the hearts and minds of Americans.” And perhaps the most resonant takeaway of all came from Thomas: “We must use the muscle of courage.” 💪 Together, these leaders reminded us that collective power isn’t just a theme—it’s a practice. #ISNationalSummit #ISNS25 #SocialImpact #CollectivePower #NonprofitLeadership #Collaboration #Nonprofit #CivicEngagement #CommunityEngagement @DiscoverAtlanta @CityofAtlantaGA

Inspired and energized after Day 1 at the @IndSector National Summit in Atlanta, connecting with new colleagues who are championing social impact. Courtney English, Chief of Staff for the @CityofAtlanta, reminded us that we must be sellers of hope — especially now, when the social impact sector isn’t just filling gaps, but standing as the cornerstone of community infrastructure and innovation. Dr. Rashawn Ray, Vice President and Executive Director of @AIRInforms, and Dr. Akilah Watkins, President and CEO of Independent Sector, challenged us to think deeply about what it means to lead with equity: 💬 “When they go low, we go local.” We must move from being equity learners to equity advocates, recognizing that social interactions add up to social sediment. Their call to action resonated: • How do we prevent negative or uneven sediment from forming? • How do we become equity brokers who courageously push for the changes our communities deserve? Excited to continue the conversation on Day 2 on ways to be brave, intentional, and hopeful in our pursuit of a better, more equitable world. #ISNationalSummit #SocialImpact #CivicEngagement #EquityInAction #CommunityLeadership #Atlanta #CommunityEngagement #Nonprofit #IndependentSector @DiscoverAtlanta