New Polling: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Nonprofit Voter Engagement Ahead of 2026 Midterms
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onNational nonprofit leaders will host a joint webinar to share findings on new national nonprofit voter engagement survey and…
Independent Sector Responds to Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onWASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) — Independent Sector CEO and President Akilah Watkins released the following statement responding to…
Independent Sector to Host Expert Panel on Charitable Sector Advocacy
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onAs number of nonprofits reporting participating in advocacy drops, Independent Sector will host panel to help organizations strengthen their…
Independent Sector Statement on Federal Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onWASHINGTON, D.C. (April 22, 2026) — Independent Sector CEO and President Akilah Watkins released the following statement responding to…
Independent Sector and Do Good Institute Release New Value of Volunteer Time of $36.14 Per Hour
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onWASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2026) — As the U.S. kicks off National Volunteer Week, Independent Sector and the Do…
Nonprofit Leaders Welcome Court Decision Protecting Public Trust
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onCourt upholds longstanding law that keeps partisan politics out of charitable nonprofits and safeguards their ability to serve communities.(WASHINGTON,…
Independent Sector to Host Expert Panel to Protect Sector Independence
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, March 23, 2026) – Today, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins announced the creation of a…
Independent Sector Urges Congress to Protect Nonprofit Voter Registration Drives, Oppose SAVE America Act
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, February 11, 2026) – Today, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins released the following statement urging…
Independent Sector and Council on Foundations File Amicus Brief Defending Charitable Gifts and the Freedom to Give
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 30, 2026) – Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations filed an amicus brief this week to…
Statement on Approaching Government Funding Deadline
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026) – Today, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins released the following statement urging…
Statement on Killing of Minneapolis ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 26, 2026) – Today, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins released the following statement on…
New Report Shows Nonprofits Are Being Squeezed by Growing Community Need and Fewer Resources
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025) – Today, Independent Sector released the 2025 Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Annual Review,…
Reps Moore, Davis Launch Bipartisan Philanthropy Caucus to Increase Charitable Giving in Local Communities
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 3, 2025) – On December 2, 2025, Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL)…
Independent Sector Names Two New Board Directors
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, November 26, 2025) – Today, Independent Sector announced the selection of its Board of Directors for 2026, including…
Independent Sector Statement on Potential IRS Changes to Pursue Criminal Investigations Against Charitable Nonprofits
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, October 17, 2025) – The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the Trump administration is preparing to make significant changes at…
Independent Sector Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onStatement by Independent Sector's President and CEO, Dr. Akilah Watkins, on the federal government shutdown Government shutdowns damage the…
In a Polarized America, Trust in Nonprofits Remains Strongest Among All Institutions
By Chris Watson in Press Release onNew national survey finds nonprofits outpace government, media, and big business on trust, but concerns emerge about government pressure…
A Statement on the Senate Budget Reconciliation Legislation
By tealmedia in Press Release onThe U.S. Senate will soon vote on its Fiscal Year 2025 budget reconciliation legislation, entitled the One Big Beautiful…
New Research: Congressional Tax Proposals Would Eliminate Billions in Charitable Giving
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onWashington — Independent Sector today released new research showing that two tax provisions currently under consideration in Congress could…
Joint Statement on Draft Reconciliation Tax Bill
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onThe Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum are pleased that lawmakers have…
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