Providing Support and Peace of Mind to Families in Financial Need
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onRenita Marshall knows what it’s like to grow up in a home with lots of love, but less than…
Helping Organizations That Make the World Better
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onConeflower Consulting, a new Independent Sector business associate member, is a woman-owned business that helps creative nonprofits, institutes of…
CEO Views: Everyday Heroes, Extraordinary Impact
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs a child of the ’80s, I grew up admiring strong, pure-hearted heroes like Superman. As I got older,…
Strengthening the Charitable Sector Workforce: A Call for Collaboration
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onIndependent Sector believes that a thriving workforce which reflects the communities we serve is essential to a healthy charitable…
DC Download | May the Votes Be Ever in Your Favor: Eurovision, Congress, and the Charitable Sector
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onAs Capitol Hill buzzes with reconciliation debates and policy markups, another kind of spectacle unfolds across the Atlantic: Eurovision.…
CEO Views: Building Collective Power for the Road Ahead
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onA reporter recently asked me, “How can you seem so hopeful when it feels like the sky is falling?”My…
Empowering Young People to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships
By Taylor Kelly in Blog on“Our feet are firmly planted in the relationship skills business.” That’s how Kay Reed, executive director of The Dibble…
DC Download | Petals, Policy & Piping Hot Tea: Your April Update from Capitol Hill
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onApril is National Afternoon Tea Month, when cherry blossoms bloom and the tea — both herbal and headline-worthy —…
Volunteer Data That Tell a Compelling Story
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onEditor's note: This blog post was updated in April 2025 to incorporate the new Value of Volunteer Time estimate.In…
CEO Views: How Volunteerism Can Make a Difference Right Now
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onService is one of America’s most defining features. It’s woven into our nation’s identity — the idea that anyone,…
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…