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…
CEO Views: Your Voice Matters
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI just came back from a career-affirming trip to Chicago, a city I called home for many years, where…
Voices for Good May 2023 – Nonprofit SEAT Act
By Hannah Freedman in Blog on2023 Legislation to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector The charitable sector plays a vital role in addressing some of our society’s…
DC Download May 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe roof is on fire, or should I say the debt ceiling? Welcome to the May edition of the…
Artificial Intelligence: Why the nonprofit sector should pay attention
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onOver the past few months, we have seen an avalanche of news and analysis about artificial intelligence (AI) and…
DC Download April 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onApril has come and is almost gone, and lawmakers in DC have been busy with the debt ceiling negotiations.…