Ensuring Access to the Transformative Power of the Arts
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onTooshar Swain, director of public policy at Americans for the ArtsAmericans for the Arts (AFTA), an Independent Sector…
Celebrating Service in All Its Forms, in Every Community
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onApril is National Volunteer Month, when we celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers across our country. One year…
CEO Views: Elevating Women’s Work
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs Women’s History Month comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the incredible amount of labor women have contributed…
GMU-Nonprofit Works: A New Data Tool to Help You Advocate for Your Community
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIn February 2025, Independent Sector member George Mason University Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise launched a new…
DC Download | From Noodles to Nonprofits: March Recap of Policy Trends Shaping the Charitable Sector
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onWith National Noodle Month in full swing, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the versatility and comfort of a…
National Health Council: Putting Patients First
Created by and for patient organizations more than 100 years ago, the National Health Council (NHC), an Independent Sector…
DC Download | Turning Knowledge Into Action
February is Library Lover’s Month, a time to recognize the vital role libraries play in our communities — but…
CEO Views: Honoring Black History & Strengthening Our Sector
Black History Month is deeply important to me. Founded by Carter G. Woodson, it’s both a celebration and a…
Understanding and Communicating the Importance of Civil Society
Benjamin Soskis joined Independent Sector in January 2025 as a Visiting Scholar. Here, he’ll explore opportunities to proactively champion…
Our Takeaways from the 2024 Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
In September 2024, Independent Sector (IS) hosted the 13th annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits alongside the Association…
AI and the Trump Administration: Drill, Baby, Drill
Putting aside each person's personal opinions and political preferences, it is indisputable that the new 119th Congress and President…
CEO Views: The Current Moment
As I mark my two-year anniversary leading Independent Sector, I’m reflecting on the state of the charitable sector and…
DC Download | Stirring the Pot: January’s Blend of Advocacy, Action, and Giving
January is National Soup Month, a celebration of how diverse ingredients come together to create something greater — a…
Takeaways From the 2024 CEO Circle of Color Convening
Just as I was transitioning to my new role as vice president of programs at Independent Sector, I also…
Your Top Five Stories of 2024
Each day, Independent Sector members do good in communities nationwide, and we’ve highlighted the good deeds of some of…
Pursuing Education Equity for All Children
Heart of America (HOA), a new Independent Sector member, works with communities and partners across America to increase equity…
What We Learned in Our Oregon Listening Tour
By Sarah Spangler, Tim Rusk, and Tia Bangura with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon Independent Sector President and CEO Dr.…
CEO Views: A Year of Listening and Action
As we conclude 2024, I’m proud to reflect on the progress we’ve made together as a community of nonprofit…
Preparing the Nonprofit Sector to Meet the Challenges of 2025
Nonprofits play a critical role in American society, contributing to social services, community cohesion, religious and civic life, education,…
DC Download: From Turkey to Tinsel: Congress and the Charitable Sector in Focus
Thanksgiving leftovers may still be lingering in the fridge, but as we shift from the season of gratitude to…
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