Another good day full of service at the National Conference on Volunteering. I sat down with Lois Nembhard, acting director of AmeriCorps, and interviewed her about AmeriCorps and the Equal Justice Works programs.  She had a lot of great insights, and encourages new service members to embrace their terms and remember that their work benefits themselves as well as others.  Lois had some great advice for AmeriCorps members, and I’ll get that posted asap.

I was also able to attend some informative sessions, including the Media Roundtable facilitated by AdCouncil CEO Peggy Conlon and featuring Brad Jamison of Disney/ABC. They gave me some great feedback on telling compelling stories from the view of our lawyers and the communities they serve. Peggy, Brad and the other panelists were excellent.

Later in the afternoon I attended the Corporate Awards Luncheon, which recognized corporate sponsors for their contributions to nonprofit organizations and pro bono work. One of our own sponsors, Pfizer Inc., was recognized by Points of Light Institute for the company’s commitment to giving back. It was a reminder of how vital corporate support is for nonprofits everywhere.  Tonight we’ll join the hundreds of other conference attendees for the conclusion of this great event. Heading back to DC tomorrow.

-Aaron