White House and Nonprofit Leaders Discuss American Rescue Plan Implementation and Strengthening Civic Infrastructure for Communities
By Independent Sector in Press Release onNonprofit leaders are available to speak with press to share insight about April 8 meeting and effort(Washington, DC, April…
#Relief4Charities Nonprofit Coalition Applauds Provisions in American Rescue Plan
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021) – The American Rescue Plan Act, now signed into law, includes several provisions of importance to the…
Independent Sector Statement on Passage of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
By Independent Sector in Press Release onThe $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill addresses many nonprofit concerns, but more work is needed to support communities nationwide(WASHINGTON,…
Independent Sector Condemns Anti-Asian Racist Attacks in Face of COVID-19
By Independent Sector in Press Release onAttacks remind us of Fannie Lou Hamer’s saying: “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”(WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021) – Daniel J.…
#Relief4Charities Coalition Applauds Expanded Nonprofit Relief in American Rescue Plan Act but Calls for More Progress
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, February 27, 2021) – The American Rescue Plan Act, passed today by the House, includes several provisions of importance to…
National Nonprofit Coalition Calls on Congress to Support Civic Infrastructure in the American Rescue Plan
By Independent Sector in Press Release onNIIAG supports federal investments in civic infrastructure so everyone can thrive in the U.S.(WASHINGTON, February 25, 2021) – Today,…
#Relief4Charities Nonprofit Coalition Sends Letter to President Biden and Congressional Leaders Making Case for Pandemic Relief
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2021)—Today, 75 national nonprofits sent a letter to President Biden and congressional leadership urging them to…
Independent Sector Condemns Deadly Riot and Disruption of Democracy
By Independent Sector in Press Release onProtecting fair elections is imperative to healthy and equitable civil society and nation(WASHINGTON, January 6, 2021) – Daniel J.…
Independent Sector Welcomes Year-End COVID-19 Relief but More Needs to be Done
By Independent Sector in Press Release onGreater Nonprofit Relief Is Needed so Everyone Can Thrive(WASHINGTON, December 22, 2020) – Daniel J. Cardinali, President and CEO…
Independent Sector Congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Winning the Race to the White House
By Independent Sector in Press Release onNonprofit leaders ready to collaborate with Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of communities across the nation (WASHINGTON, November 9, 2020)…
U.S. Public Wants Congress to Give Nonprofits Relief to Better Serve Communities
By Independent Sector in Press Release onNew public opinion poll backs #Relief4Charities coalition to help rebuild the nation during pandemic and economic downturn(WASHINGTON, October 28,…
Terence Lester to Receive 2020 American Express NGen Leadership Award
By Independent Sector in Press Release onFounder of Love Beyond Walls uses storytelling and digital media to provide voice for people experiencing homelessness and systemic…
Fatima Goss Graves Named 2020 Gardner Award Recipient
Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, has a distinguished track record working across…
Get to Know 2020 American Express NGen Leadership Award Finalists
Each year, Independent Sector and Upswell proudly honor a group of leaders who have each created a career’s worth…
Coalition of Nonprofits Calls on Congress to Act Quickly to Pass Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Legislation
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, June 10, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Senate voted on legislation aimed at addressing some of the issues stemming…
HEALS Act Falls Short in Providing Relief for Charities and Communities
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, June 28, 2020) –The following is a statement by Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector:“In…
Nonprofit Coalition Calls for #Relief4Charities as Senate and House Commence Negotiations on Relief Package
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, June 27, 2020) –While there are some provisions in the HEALS Act that will help nonprofits, the bill…
Statement from National Infrastructure Organizations On the Life and Legacy of John Lewis
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020) – As the body of the late U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA) lies in state at…
Emergency Funding for Safe Elections and an Accurate 2020 Census
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, July 21, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the 2020 election and census administration processes in ways previously unimaginable.…
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $27.20 Per Hour
By Independent Sector in Press Release onVolunteers contribute $187.7 billion to the United States through their time, talent, and effort in 2019(WASHINGTON, July 20, 2020)…