DC Download September 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onWelcome back to DC Download! August recess is over, Congress is back, and we may be headed into a…
Welcoming a New Visiting Scholar to Independent Sector
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHeather MacIndoe"I'm really excited to work with IS this year to learn from their terrific practitioner community and…
New Poll: Strong Public Support for Policies That Better Resource Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIndependent Sector recently released public polling results reflecting the views of registered voters on a wide range of topics…
CEO Views: A Changing Workforce
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI was in Minneapolis last week for the fourth stop of my CEO Listening Tour. As part of my…
The Murdock Trust: Strengthening the Pacific Northwest By Investing in Transformational Ideas
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNew member The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to build capacity in nonprofits driving innovative and sustainable outcomes across…
Houston Endowment: Advancing Equity of Opportunity for All
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHouston Endowment, an Independent Sector member, is a place-based funder deeply committed to addressing its community’s most significant challenges…
CEO Views: Embracing our Collective Influence
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI’ve been reflecting on the Supreme Court’s recent decision to restrict race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities. I know…
Register for September Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIt is summer, and I am thinking summer carnivals — tight rope walkers, carnival barkers (you know the ones…
DC Download July 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onWelcome to a robust version of the DC Download! Congress is working hard to finish some important business ahead…
Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions and Potential Charitable Sector Implications
Legal Memorandum: U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions and Potential Implications on the Charitable SectorOn June…
Nonprofits Balance on a Shaky Financial Highwire
By Natalie Van Maerssen in Blog onDuring the first quarter of 2023, D.C.-based nonprofits and policymakers witnessed two impressive highwire acts. Philippe Petit performed the…
Independent Sector Joins Philanthropic Organizations in Statement on Supreme Court Decision in “Students for Fair Admissions” Cases
Independent Sector joined more than 120 funders and philanthropic organizations in a joint statement in response to the U.S.…
Data Privacy, Misinformation, and Algorithmic Bias: AI Challenges for Nonprofit Organizations
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIn 1455, Johannes Gutenberg perfected a printing technique based on moving parts called “artificial writing” and changed how knowledge…
DC Download June 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAfter successfully averting a debt ceiling crisis, Congress has now embarked on the monumental effort of funding the government.…
Alzheimer’s Disease: “We’re at a Turning Point”
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe Alzheimer's Association, an IS member, is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, research, and advocacy.…
Summertime Means Camp Time!
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe weather is warmer (finally!) and many schools have ended for summer — which means summer camp time is…
Our Neighbors, Inc. Works with the Community to Open Doors to Affordable Housing
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onOur Neighbors, Inc. is a nonprofit community housing development organization that works with the community to improve opportunities for…
Forging Bonds, Igniting Action
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onBy Ellen Ray, CEO, Chicago Cares Chicago Cares believes there is power in service. Service connects, educates, and activates…
Supporting Sector Leadership with Leadership Fellows New York
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNew member Leadership Fellows New York (LFNY) seeks to ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leaders has the…
Member Leadership Transitions and Celebrations
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onMember Leadership TransitionsDavid Biemesderfer, president and CEO of the United Philanthropy Forum, informed the Forum Board of Directors and…