Independent Sector Members Elect New Directors
By Independent Sector in Press Release onTwo nonprofit leaders are elected to the Board of Directors at the Independent Sector Members Town Hall during Upswell(CHICAGO,…
Independent Sector Brings Upswell to Pittsburgh’s Nova Place in 2020
By Independent Sector in Press Release onUpswell is a three-day experience for social impact changemakers of all kinds – community organizers, philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, government…
New Poll Shows Voters Want Candidates to Work with and Support Nonprofits
By Independent Sector in Press Release on62% of registered voters are more likely to support candidates that promise to work with nonprofit organizations; Strong majority…
Independent Sector Statement on the Passing of William S. White
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, October 10, 2019) – The following statement is from Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector:“We…
Native American Changemaker to Receive 2019 John W. Gardner Leadership Award
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 6, 2019) – Independent Sector announced today that it will honor Sherry Salway Black, an advocate and…
Independent Sector Submits Letter to Congress in Support of Transportation Benefits Tax Repeal
By Independent Sector in Press Release onLetter supports Section 401 of H.R. 3300, which would retroactively repeal the transportation fringe benefits tax on nonprofits and…
Independent Sector Statement on Giving USA 2019 Report
By Independent Sector in Press Release onOn the heels of new Giving USA data, Independent Sector calls on Congress to expand charitable giving incentives to…
Independent Sector Announces 2019 Cohort of American Express NGen Fellows
By Independent Sector in Press Release onTwelve young leaders are selected for a nine-month fellowship to strengthen their leadership capacity and expand collective knowledge for…
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $25.43 Per Hour
By Independent Sector in Press Release onVolunteers contribute $203.4 billion to the United States through their time, talent, and effort(WASHINGTON, April 11, 2019) – Today,…
New Research Finds Two Provisions in 2017 Tax Law Will Cost Nonprofits Thousands
By Independent Sector in Press Release onNonprofits will be required to pay a 21 percent federal tax on the cost of employee transportation benefits and…
Independent Sector Statement on the Passing of Harris Wofford
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 23, 2019) – The following statement is from Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector:“I…
Independent Sector Hires Beth Fenger as Chief Partnerships Officer
By Independent Sector in Press Release onIndependent Sector’s chief partnerships officer will oversee partner engagement and resource development at the nation’s leading organization for nonprofits,…
Independent Sector Honors Stacy Stout with 2018 American Express NGen Leadership Award
By Independent Sector in Press Release onGrand Rapids, Michigan Assistant to the City Planner receives award for her transformative work building community, shaping narratives, and…
Independent Sector Honors Winners of First Innovate for Good Challenge
By Independent Sector in Press Release onConnect Our Kids takes first place for technology that connects foster children and families faster(LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2018)…
Independent Sector Members Elect New Directors
By Independent Sector in Press Release onTwo charitable community leaders are elected to the Board of Directors at Independent Sector’s Annual Meeting of Members(LOS ANGELES,…
Changemakers To Convene in Los Angeles for Upswell
By Independent Sector in Press Release onLocal, regional, and national leaders and activists gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities of collaborating to achieve positive…
Trailblazer for Equitable Community Development and Racial Equity to Receive Independent Sector’s John W. Gardner Leadership Award
By Independent Sector in Press Release onAngela Glover Blackwell, founding president and CEO of PolicyLink, has propelled a nationwide movement and paved the way for…
Independent Sector Statement on Migrant Family Separations
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, June 20, 2018) – The following statement is from Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector:“Independent…
Independent Sector Announces Public Policy Fellows Council
By Independent Sector in Press Release onThe Council will bring expertise and experience to advance Independent Sector’s public policy agenda(WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018) – Today,…
Independent Sector and Council on Foundations Applaud the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act
By Independent Sector in Press Release onBill would expand the charitable deduction to 100 percent of American taxpayers and increase charitable giving to communities around…