Navigating This Moment Together: Advocacy, Action, and Resources
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onI hear you. Every day, our members share their confusion, uncertainty, and fear about what’s happening in Washington, DC,…
A Statement on the Federal Grant Freeze
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onThe Trump administration's order to freeze federal grants threatens to undermine the essential health and safety of the communities…
Statement on H.R. 9495’s Passage in the U.S. House of Representatives
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onIndependent Sector is deeply troubled by the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage today of H.R. 9495, a bill that…
We Oppose H.R. 9495
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onJoint statement from Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy ForumThe Council on Foundations,…
A Statement on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onUnder the Trump-Vance administration, Independent Sector will continue to advocate for policies that support the charitable sector and its…
Independent Sector Names Three New Vice Presidents
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onNew leadership joins as organization launches strategic vision for the charitable sector and its workforce.(WASHINGTON, October 29, 2024) –…
Independent Sector Research Shows What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders’ Advocacy
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onFindings provide insight into how to increase nonprofit advocacy and civic engagement.(WASHINGTON, October 28, 2024) – Independent Sector today…
Independent Sector Names Five New Board Directors
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onNational organization that unites nonprofits and philanthropy also elected new board officers and thanks retiring Board chair and directors. (WASHINGTON,…
The Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement (ISVE) Selects Independent Sector to Carry Forward its Mission
By Jessica Mitrovich in Press Release onAfter a nationwide search for a new home, ISVE has selected Independent Sector to house the Initiative and shape…
As Fearless Foundation Settles Case, Council on Foundations, Independent Sector Encourage Funders to Continue Giving in Line With Values
By Nina Ford in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, September 12, 2024) – The Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation announced a settlement yesterday with the American Alliance…
Research Finds 22% of Nonprofit Workers Experience Financial Hardship
By Nina Ford in Press Release onIndependent Sector and United For ALICE release first-ever report examining financial insecurity in the nonprofit workforce.(WASHINGTON, September 10, 2024)…
2024 Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report Finds Increase in Nonprofit Trust
By Nina Ford in Press Release onIndependent Sector examines strengths and challenges facing nonprofit and foundation trust in a polarizing election year.(WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024)…
As Court Rules Against Fearless Foundation, Council, Independent Sector Stand by Commitment to Funders’ Right to Give in Line With Values
By Nina Ford in Press Release onFearless Foundation Grant Program for Black Women Will Remain Halted While First Amendment Case Is HeardWASHINGTON – The Council…
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $33.49 Per Hour
By Nina Ford in Press Release on2023 Value of Volunteer Time 5.3 percent higher than 2022’s estimate(WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024) – Independent Sector, with the…
Independent Sector Voices Deep Disappointment that Biden Administration Budget Leaves Out Nonprofit Workforce Data
By Nina Ford in Press Release onAfter widespread nonprofit advocacy and direction from allies in Congress, $7 trillion budget fails to include funding for nonprofit…
Council on Foundations, Independent Sector File Amicus Brief in Fearless Foundation Lawsuit to Protect Right to Give
By Hannah Freedman in Press Release onWASHINGTON - The Council on Foundations (The Council) and Independent Sector (IS) have filed a joint amicus brief in…
Independent Sector Names Three New Board Directors
By Nina Ford in Press Release onNational organization that brings together social sector also thanks retiring board directors.(WASHINGTON, November 16, 2023) – Today, Independent Sector…
Nonprofit Sector Faces Pressing Challenges in Worker Stress, Public Trust, and Donor Participation, Shows New Report at the 2023 Upswell Summit
By Nina Ford in Press Release onLeading voices on the charitable sector will gather at the 2023 Upswell Summit in Dallas-Fort Worth November 15-17 to…
Changemakers to Convene in Dallas-Fort Worth for the 2023 Upswell Summit, Reveal Health & Future of Nonprofit Sector
By Nina Ford in Press Release onNonprofit and foundation leaders, philanthropists, business and corporate leaders, activists, academics, journalists will meet to chart a course toward…
Fourth Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society Reveals Decline in Nonprofit Trust
By Nina Ford in Press Release onIndependent Sector examines headwinds contributing to decline and identifies opportunities to enhance trust in current environment(WASHINGTON, September 26, 20…