Twitter Town Hall Highlights 2017 NGen Leadership Award Finalists
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn July 14, Independent Sector hosted a Twitter Town Hall with our five 2017 American Express NGen Leadership Award…
House Votes to Weaken Johnson Amendment
By Independent Sector in Blog onYesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved a FY 2018 Financial Services appropriations bill that prohibits the Internal Revenue Service…
S2E3: The Pen Is Mightier
By Independent Sector in Blog onThis week, Jamie and Kristina try to ignore the Russia situation to talk about some of the issues affecting…
Who Are the American Express NGen Leadership Award Finalists?
By Independent Sector in Blog onNext generation nonprofit and philanthropic leaders face many unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to addressing society’s toughest…
Inside 16th & L: Pickett Slater Harrington
By Independent Sector in Blog onInside 16th & L is our bi-weekly blog series showcasing the Independent Sector team here at the corner of…
Efforts to Weaken Johnson Amendment Grow
By Independent Sector in Blog onHow do you repeal the effects of a law without actually repealing it?It’s actually easier than it sounds, and…
S2E2: It’s About Rights and Responsibilities
By Independent Sector in Blog onJamie and Kristina discuss the week’s news including a healthcare update, which senator is tasked with overseeing individual tax…
Charitable Sector Holds Briefing on Capitol Hill on Tax Reform
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector, Council on Foundations, and several other infrastructure and charitable organizations brought leaders and community members together to…
Inside 16th & L: Jeff Moore
By Independent Sector in Blog onInside 16th & L is our bi-weekly blog series showcasing the Independent Sector team here at the corner of…
IS CEO Discusses Tackling Society’s Biggest Problems on Share our Strength Podcast
By Independent Sector in Blog onIS President and CEO Dan Cardinali joined chef and stylist Bren Herrera and Share of Strength founder Billy Shore…
This Is Not About the Independent Sector Conference
By Independent Sector in Blog onThis October, changemakers from across America will gather in Detroit for Our Common Future, the year’s can’t-miss national conference for…
Finance Chairman Calls for Tax Reform Recommendations
By Independent Sector in Blog onSenate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) issued an open call on June 16 for industry groups and other…
Season 2, Episode 1: Back from the Beltway
By Independent Sector in Blog onHas it really only been five weeks? Kristina and Jamie return following a brief hiatus to catch up on…
Cardinali and Spruill: Protect the Johnson Amendment
By Independent Sector in Blog onDan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, and Vikki Spruill, president and CEO of Council on Foundations, recently…
Inside 16th & L: Lindsay Marcal
By Independent Sector in Blog onInside 16th & L is our bi-weekly blog series showcasing the Independent Sector team here at the corner of…
NGen Alums in Action: Chicago Run’s Alicia Gonzalez
By Independent Sector in Blog onWe’re connecting with alumni of our American Express NGen Fellowship program to learn a little about where they are…
You’re the Expert. Tell Policymakers.
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs a nonprofit employee or volunteer, you are an expert on many of the programs and issues currently being…
Inside 16th & L: Tyrone Brown
By Independent Sector in Blog onInside 16th & L is our bi-weekly blog series showcasing the Independent Sector team here at the corner of…
How Can Detroit Elevate the Conversation on Community Solutions?
By Independent Sector in Blog onWe were delighted to receive 162 thoughtful proposals for our inaugural Call for Sessions for Our Common Future. With…
3 Insights From “On the Table”
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn Tuesday May 17, the Chicago Community Trust hosted "On the Table," their annual forum designed to “elevate civic…