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…
Council on Foundations, Independent Sector Strongly Oppose Section 112209 of Budget Reconciliation Legislation
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onStatement from Council on Foundations, Independent Sector in Strong Opposition to Lack of Due Process in Section 112209 of…
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $34.79 Per Hour
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025) – Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute, announced today that the value of a volunteer hour is $34.79 —…
Joint Statement on Threats to Civil Society and the Independence of the Charitable Sector
By Taylor Kelly in Press Release onJoint Statement by the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum on Threats…
Navigating This Moment Together: Advocacy, Action, and Resources
By Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford 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 Nina Ford in Press Release onNational organization that unites nonprofits and philanthropy also elected new board officers and thanks retiring Board chair and directors. (WASHINGTON,…
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