DC Download: Sweetening the Deal
June is National Candy Month and Independent Sector celebrated by working with Congress to sweeten the deal for the…
“Fashionable” Legislation: How States Are Taking Charge of Data Privacy and What It Means for Nonprofits
Let's be honest, who doesn't like to be fashionable? In one way or another, we all want to be…
Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector and Civic Engagement through Research
Civance Research is a nonprofit organization that aims to advance civic engagement through research to strengthen nonprofit organizations, foundations,…
Minnesota Council on Foundations Mobilizes a Vibrant Philanthropic Community
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) is a vibrant community of grantmakers collectively advancing prosperity and equity. Independent Sector recently…
DC Download – May 2024
As nations across Europe debated and voted on who should be crowned the winner of the annual Eurovision song…
CEO Views: Changemakers Wanted
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAs May ends and I celebrate another birthday, I’m reflecting on a season of new beginnings. Many of my…
What does the new DOL overtime eligibility rule mean for nonprofits?
Editor’s Note: A U.S. district court struck down this rulemaking on November 15, 2024. The following information was accurate…
CEO Views: An Information Eclipse
By Debra Rainey in Blog onOver the past year, I traveled across the country on a national Listening Tour to hear from nonprofit and…
Beyond APRA: Building Trust Through Data Privacy Governance in Your Nonprofit
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAs the world around us transitions from winter to spring, so does Capitol Hill's landscape. Issues that once seemed…
DC Download – April 2024
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe calendar may be creeping toward silly season, but legislators in Washington are still finding ways to get things…
Building Stronger Nonprofits by Building Nonprofit Voices: Launching Our 2024 Presidential Candidate Questionnaire
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe world of electoral politics — and especially presidential politics in 2024 — can feel entirely removed from our…
Advancing Excellence in Volunteer Administration with CCVA
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) advances excellence in volunteer administration by delivering professional certification and a…
Expanding opportunities for young people to take action for nature
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy share a deep commitment to conservation and exploration with a focus…
Remembering Janine Lee: A Tribute to Caring Leadership
By Debra Rainey in Blog onToday, on the birthday of my dear friend Janine Lee, I’m reflecting on her life and her lasting impact…
DC Download: March 2024
By Debra Rainey in Blog onIt’s March Madness! And in addition to all the action in Washington, D.C., I hear that there are a…
CEO Views: Women and the Nonprofit Workforce
By Debra Rainey in Blog onDuring Women’s History Month, I’m struck by the deep contributions women make to our society in so many ways.…
Unlocking the impact of funding on nonprofit advocacy
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe nonprofit sector can play a crucial role in shaping public policy through advocacy and lobbying efforts. A recent…
What’s your recipe for a thriving nation?
By Debra Rainey in Blog onPractitioners and academics: Submit your proposal by April 15 for the 13th annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits…
Ignite Change in April: Join the Global Volunteer Month Movement
By Debra Rainey in Blog on2024 marks the 5th annual Global Volunteer Month, a celebration throughout April that recognizes the profound impact each of…
DC Download: February 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring. Will it bring any thaw in Capitol Hill tensions? With a government shutdown…