Celebrating Years of the Do Good Challenge
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onThe Do Good Institute, an Independent Sector member, provides opportunities for all students at the University of Maryland to engage…
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Vision, Leadership, and Nonprofits They Lead
By Independent Sector in Blog onDuring March, we celebrate women’s contributions to our nation’s history, culture, and society. We asked the leaders of several…
Striving Toward a World of Belonging Without Othering
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at University of California, Berkeley brings together researchers, organizers, communicators, policymakers, and ot…
An Indigenous Nonprofit Leader Sheds Light on the Stories We Tell
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe following is a guest blog post from Sandy Packo (Iñupiaq), the College Readiness Program Administrator, of the American…
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society Elevates STEM, Jobs, and Indigenous Communities
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe United States needs to fill millions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs in the coming years…
Nonprofit Leaders Reflect on Black History Month 2022
By Independent Sector in Blog onBlack history is American history. As we take time during February to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Black…
Urban Alliance Empowers Youth to Aspire, Work, and Succeed
By Independent Sector in Blog onUrban Alliance, launched in 1996, is building a diverse next-generation workforce by providing job skills training, mentoring, and paid…
LEAP Focuses on Asian and Pacific Islander Leadership to Benefit Communities
By Independent Sector in Blog onDiverse representative leadership in the United States is taking on deeper meaning in 2022 – especially for the nation’s…
Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program Marks 10 Years of Religious Pluralism Work
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, launched in 2012, builds and sustains the field of religious pluralism by…
Shelter Music Boston Provides Classical Music and Soul-Building Moments
By Independent Sector in Blog onPeaceful moments in life help us recharge so we can face the here and now – and make better…
Massachusetts Voter Table: Creating Access in Our Democracy for More U.S. Citizens
By Independent Sector in Blog onMassachusetts Voter Table was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – people of color,…
Social Innovation Forum Connects and Catalyzes Social Impact Community
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Social Innovation Forum (SIF) creates positive social change in the Greater Boston area through building and facilitating a…
Abilities Dance Boston: Valuing Intersectional Disability Rights and Creative Movement
By Independent Sector in Blog onNew Independent Sector member Abilities Dance Boston uses dance as a tool for intersectional disability rights in the greater…
Nonprofits Build Connections During the Holidays and Year-Round
By Independent Sector in Blog onOverlooked communities are the heart and focus of our Independent Sector members, and they continue to be disproportionately affected…
Two Nonprofits Join to Form Social Current
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn October, Independent Sector member Alliance for Strong Families and Communities announced it had joined together with the Council…
Toward the Future: Updates From Our 2021 American Express NGen Fellows
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector’s 2021 cohort of the American Express NGen Fellows program is wrapping up its Fellowship this December. Part…
Addressing the Trauma of Native American Boarding Schools
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs many people in this country prepare to gather with loved ones and give thanks, some even continuing to…
Child Trends: A National Leader in Research on Improving the Lives of Children and Youth
By Independent Sector in Blog onChild Trends is a leading research organization in the United States that is focused on improving the lives of…
Independent Sector Welcomes Our New Business Associate Members
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector’s business associate members are an integral part of our member community. Our business associate members include for-profit…
AB Charities: Helping Nonprofits Grow Grassroots Fundraising
By Independent Sector in Blog onAB Charities, the charitable arm of the ActBlue family of organizations, is dedicated to helping nonprofits build small-dollar fundraising…