Independent Sector-Commissioned Research Finds Significant Decrease in Nonprofit Advocacy
By Nina Ford in Press Release onResearch report reveals critical need for nonprofits to use their advocacy voice through public policy process(WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023)…
Independent Sector Announces 2023 Cohort of NGen Fellows
By Nina Ford in Press Release onTwelve social sector leaders to enhance skills to strengthen communities nationwide(WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023) – Independent Sector announced today the…
Hundreds of National and Local Nonprofits Endorse New Bipartisan House Bill Aimed at Strengthening Nonprofit Sector
By Rashidah McCoy in Press Release onIndependent Sector collaboration with lawmakers on Nonprofit SEAT Act aims to ensure nation’s nonprofits can better serve their communities …
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $31.80 Per Hour
Value of Volunteer Time increase is largest since start of pandemic(WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023) – Independent Sector, with the…
Independent Sector Mourns Passing of Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann
By Rashidah McCoy in Press Release onIndependent Sector Mourns Passing of Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann(WASHINGTON, March 7, 2023) – Dr. Akilah Watkins, president and…
Independent Sector and Social Venture Partners Dallas Announce Partnership for Upswell 2023
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onSVP Dallas’ bigBANG!Tx will combine forces with the 2023 Upswell Summit, November 15-17, in Dallas-Fort Worth(DALLAS, Texas, February 15,…
Independent Sector Names Two New Board Directors
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onNational Organization of Nonprofits, Foundations, and Business Giving Programs Thanks Retiring Board Members (WASHINGTON, October 11, 2022) – Today,…
Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onDr. Watkins, currently president and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, will be first African American to lead…
Bill Bynum Receives John W. Gardner Leadership Award (2022)
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onNational Award from Independent Sector Honors President and CEO of HOPE Family of Organizations for Transformational Nonprofit Leadership(WASHINGTON, August…
Nonprofit Coalition Statement on Inflation Reduction Act
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 15, 2022) – The Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment Advocacy Group (NIIAG) – a coalition of more than 50…
Charitable Sector Mourns Loss of U.S. Rep. Walorski
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 4, 2022) – Today, five national organizations from the U.S. charitable sector released this statement about U.S.…
Nonprofits Call for Restoring Tax Relief
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 3, 2022) – Several leading national nonprofit organizations are calling on Congress and the President to immediately…
Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022) – Daniel J. Cardinali, President and CEO of Independent Sector, issues the following statement:“Our deepest condolences…
Third Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society Released
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onIS makes recommendations to increase nonprofit trust, as new survey shows trust across U.S. institutions is low(WASHINGTON, May 19,…
Announcing the Inaugural Bridging Fellows
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onForty changemakers from Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Dallas will learn, amplify, and share adaptive skills to help organizations and communities bridge…
Hundreds of Nonprofits Applaud Nonprofit House Bill
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onIndependent Sector collaborated with lawmakers on bill to strengthen the ability of the nation’s nonprofits to better serve communities(WASHINGTON,…
Independent Sector Board Announces CEO Search Committee and Hires Firm
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022) – Today, the Independent Sector Board of Directors has announced the committee members of the…
Nonprofit and Trade Association Coalition Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act in Senate
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, February 11, 2022) – A coalition of over 70 organizations representing a variety of charitable nonprofits and trade…
Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum Decry Senate Failure to Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Bill
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 19, 2022) – Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum decry the U.S. Senate’s inability today to pass…
Independent Sector Statement on Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 29, 2021) – Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector issues the following statement:“Like so…