Key Takeaways from the Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe 12th annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium, held on September 22, 2023, consisted of two sessions with six presentations,…
From Surviving to Thriving: Key Insights on the Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector
Nonprofits in the United States are surviving but not thriving, according to Independent Sector’s 2023 Health of the U.S.…
Meet 2023 Independent Sector NGen Leadership Award Winner Dr. Artika Tyner
Independent Sector’s NGen Fellows program provides 12 changemakers a dynamic leadership development opportunity to strengthen their leadership capacity and…
You’re Not Alone in Advocacy: State Association Leaders Reflect and Advise
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onState nonprofit associations play a critical role in the health of the sector. They provide capacity building resources, support…
DC Download October 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIt’s DC Download time, and the spooky season is upon us — literally! We have spent three weeks without…
Navigating Change: How Nonprofits Thrived Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIn the face of adversity, it's not uncommon for organizations, businesses, and individuals to adapt, evolve, and overcome challenges.…
Take Some Upswell Summit “Me Time” at Dallas-Fort Worth’s Top 5 BBQ Joints
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe Upswell Summit, November 15-17 in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), reflects the local roots and deep community engagement of our…
CEO Views: The Power of Convening
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAs leaders in the nonprofit, foundation, and corporate giving sectors, we’ve long seen the importance of collaboration and community…
Life As an Independent Sector Visiting Scholar: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practitioners
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe nonprofit world has long been a subject of fascination for scholars from various disciplines, including historians, anthropologists, sociologists,…
National Museum and Center for Service collaborates to create nationwide network of local exhibitions of service.
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe National Museum and Center for Service, a new IS member, is working in collaboration with Independent Sector, service…
Build Missouri Health focuses on health inequities and improving outcomes for all.
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onBuild Missouri Health (BMH), a new Independent Sector member, launched in 2019 as a subsidiary nonprofit of the Missouri…
AARP Foundation Experience Corps: A Game Changer for People Over 50 and K-3 Students
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAARP Foundation, an Independent Sector member, creates and advances effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults.…
Nonprofit Finance Fund Invests in Mission-Driven Organizations
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNonprofit Finance Fund®️ (NFF®️) supports community wealth and well-being through lending, consulting, and their work to positively influence how…
An Epicenter for Awareness and Preservation of Juneteenth History
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onJarred Howard, CEO and Visionary The Rainwater Charitable FoundationThe Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), an Upswell sponsor, is committed…
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…
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