I am happy to announce the 2010 Proxy Preview from As You Sow Foundation is here! Since 2005, the Preview has become the “go to” book for shareholder advocates. It is the definitive source for information on important upcoming proxy votes, social and environmental shareholder proposals and filed resolutions. Both the proxy novice and expert should have this handy during the voting season.

On my recent trip to San Francisco, I had the pleasure of meeting the Proxy Preview’s author, Michael Passoff. Mr. Passoff works as the Senior Program Director for Corporate Social Responsibility for As You Sow. For nearly fifteen years he has been engaging the nation’s largest investors and corporations and has become a leading practitioner of shareholder advocacy on social and environmental issues. His shareholder advocacy work led him to be named one of 2009’s “100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics.” Michael explained that although the Preview is a huge undertaking, it is an important extension of the Foundation’s work. In the 2010 Proxy Preview, Michael also discusses trends, hot topics and the major players. He includes a comprehensive list of resources.

If your organization wants to better align its proxy voting policies with As You Sow, I encourage you to reach out to Michael to learn more. Of course, you can also do so right on Moxy Vote. And keep your 2010 Proxy Preview close; it’s going to be a busy season!