About Us
We are the national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies.
We believe a strong charitable sector helps all people thrive.
Together with our members, we drive policies and solutions to strengthen our sector and its impact.
Independent Sector champions four goals to ensure nonprofits and philanthropies have the strength to lead and serve.
We believe organizations should be:
Powered by a thriving workforce
Financially robust
Trusted, well-governed, and effective
Informed and active advocates
Our Mission and Vision
We envision a charitable sector that is healthy, trusted, and equitable, helping all people in the United States thrive in a vibrant civil society and just democracy.
We unite nonprofits and philanthropy to strengthen the charitable sector, identifying structural challenges and mobilizing the sector around policy and practice solutions.
Our Values
Leadership
Trusted to Lead, Driven to Solve
Collaboration
Build Together, Thrive Together
Well-Being
Championing Well-Being for All
Equity
Champion Equity, Elevate Every Voice
Become a Member
When you become a member of Independent Sector, you’ll join a community of hundreds of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders committed to supporting each other and helping all people in the United States thrive.
About the Charitable Sector
There are 1.9 million registered nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in the United States. These organizations play a critical role in helping communities meet human service, healthcare, and educational needs. They strengthen social connections and encourage civic engagement.
