DC Download | Congress Is in a Saucy Mood — And Nonprofits Are Watching the Pot
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onMarch is National Sauce Month, which feels appropriate. A good sauce can elevate everything around it — or, if…
New Voting Restrictions Could Make it Harder for Nonprofits to Get Out the Vote. Here’s Why That Matters.
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs I type, the U.S. Senate is debating a version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a…
Creating a Brighter Future by Loving Thy Neighbor
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onHarnessing the power of community and partnerships, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) feeds, clothes, houses, and…
Volunteers: An Essential Part of the Nonprofit Workforce
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onVolunteers are a vital part of the nonprofit workforce. In an Urban Institute study, 75% of nonprofit respondents said…
DC Download | Acts of Congress and Acts of Kindness
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs February unfolds in Washington, Congress is moving full speed on budget negotiations and early legislative priorities — decisions…
CEO Views: Bad Bunny’s Joyous Halftime Show Reaffirms Diversity is What Makes America Great
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIn the days following reggaeton artist Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking halftime performance at this year’s Super Bowl, there appeared to…
More Volunteer Data Vs. Meaningful Volunteer Data
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix had beautiful spreadsheets with a variety of ways to track…
Integrating Volunteer and Donor Engagement Strategies
By Taylor Kelly in Blog on“ is really important ensuring that your volunteers are…properly stewarded. They are donors of your organization.” - community foundation…
Volunteers as Partners Through Organizational Change
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIt started with one family bringing household supplies to an Afghan family that had resettled in their neighborhood. That…
Shaping Policy That Supports Behavioral Health Service Providers
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onThe California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA) is a statewide nonprofit association that supports and promotes behavioral health agencies through…
DC Download | What Congress Is Cooking Up for the Charitable Sector
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onCongress doesn’t usually move to a boil, and that’s worth remembering during National Slow Cooking Month. Some policy dishes…
The Silent Divide: Knowledge Gaps in Charitable Giving Policy and Their Impact on Marginalized Communities
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onControversial changes to federal tax policy passed by Congress last year—particularly changes impacting charitable giving—have only further fueled confusion…
CEO Views: What Does This Moment Demand of Us?
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIn 2026, the charitable sector will be asked to do more than respond to each acute crisis. The recent…
DC Download | As December Slows Elsewhere, Capitol Hill Stays Busy
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs December settles in, much of the country begins to slow: Schools close for winter break, homes fill with…
Key Takeaways from the 14th Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIndependent Sector recently partnered with Nonprofit Policy Forum and ARNOVA to host the 14th Symposium on Public Policy for…
‘Helping the Helpers’ Better Serve Columbus Region Communities
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAccording to the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, every act of human service unleashes the power of human…
Designing Workplace Policies That Inspire a Thriving Culture
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onWhat makes an organization a place where everyone feels safe and cared for, and that works with engaged commitment…
CEO Views: What Would America Look Like Without a Nonprofit Sector?
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onEditor's note: This piece first appeared in the November/December issue of The NonProfit Times. As this tumultuous and transformative…
DC Download | Congress Is Well-Done, But Communities Are Still Cooking
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onNovember is National Roasting Month — the perfect excuse to toss some veggies in the oven and call it…
Amplifying Volunteer Impact Through Strategic Focus
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onTwo weeks before a big fundraising event that had been in the works for 11 months, the development director…