Building a Sustainable World During Turbulent Times
RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke about the importance of building a sustainable world during his speech at the Independent Sector's annual conference on October 22, 2010, in Atlanta. Mr. Heintz told conference attendees that the private, public, and nonprofit sectors must work together on managing global interdependence, building a new model of sustainable development, and revitalizing democracy, in order to lead the world out of the difficult times it currently faces.
Mr. Heintz was elected chair of the Independent Sector's board of directors during the conference. The Independent Sector is a coalition of more than 500 nonprofits, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs working to "advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the nonprofit and philanthropic community."