As part of an effort to create a broad discussion about the future of the nonprofit world, Independent Sector has created a new Web site.

The organization, which is a Washington association of about 600 charities and grant makers, is asking: What will — or should — philanthropy and nonprofit groups look like in 2020?

On its new Web site, FutureLab, people can suggest ideas, join ongoing discussions, or vote on which concepts are the best. Independent Sector will summarize the highlights and distribute them to foundations and charities.

FutureLab may smooth tensions that arose this summer when the association held an invitation-only meeting in Colorado. The event, which included 75 people, came under fire by some nonprofit leaders who said it failed to have a diverse range of viewpoints.

What do you think of FutureLab?