Independent Sector is the only national membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers at nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to strengthen civil society and ensure all people in the United States thrive. As the vital meeting ground, we advance our mission by fostering a sense of belonging, catalyzing action, and providing policy leadership across the full breadth of the charitable sector.
Our organizational strategies are results-centered and racial equity-focused. We believe that all charitable nonprofits and foundations in this country should be healthy and equitable to ensure that all people in the United States thrive, with targeted focus on Native, Black, Latinx, Asian, and other communities of color.
Our Members
From the biggest foundations to local charities, with staffs from 35,000 to 2, our membership consists of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations engaged in every kind of charitable endeavor.
Our Vision and Strategy
IS advocates for public policies that impact the charitable sector, builds knowledge on behalf of the sector, and connects the hard-working organizations and leaders within the sector.
Our Leadership
We envision a world of engaged individuals, robust institutions, and vibrant communities working together to improve lives and the natural world, and strengthen democratic societies.
President and CEO
Chief Strategy Officer
Kristina Gawrgy
Chief Communications and Community Building Officer
Rick Robinson
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Our Board
Sarah Kastelic
Vice Chair
Executive Director
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Michael McAfee
Secretary
President & CEO
PolicyLink
At-Large
President
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Partner with Us
We provide several exciting opportunities for you to engage with the IS network.