DC Download June 2020
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs DC recently entered phase two of its reopening plan, Congress continues to enforce social distancing, with many staffers…
This Week in Washington (6.25.20)
Our June 25th “This Week in Washington” considered the power of local advocacy as individuals continue to risk their…
Independent Sector submits written testimony ahead of the Joint Economic Committee hearing on Charitable Giving
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onIndependent Sector submitted written testimony ahead of the Joint Economic Committee hearing on “Supporting Charitable Giving during the COVID-19…
This Week in Washington (6.11.20)
Join us next Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 pm for a conversation with Christian Fong, Legislative Fellow for Sen. Mike Lee…
Upswell Pop-Up #3
What now? That’s the question we must answer — as humans, as changemakers, as a nation. It’s not enough to…
New Member Profile: Center for Nonprofit Excellence
By Independent Sector in Blog onIS members represent nonprofits, foundations, and corporations engaged in every kind of charitable endeavor, with missions that reflect the…
See, Judge, Act
The world needs us all to step up.I speak only for myself. As a white man who runs an…
DC Download – May 2020
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs DC prepares to re-open this week, Congress continues to enforce social distancing, with many staffers teleworking. And in…
Taking Collective Action After Trauma
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe news out of Minneapolis this week is a painful reminder of a pattern of structural racism that continues…
This Week in Washington (6.4.20)
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the importance of technology and the internet – enabling us to get…
This Week in Washington (5.28.20)
As the scale of the pandemic’s economic impact rapidly increases, legislators in D.C. are working quickly to develop new…
Caring for the Health of the Whole
By Independent Sector in Blog onAbout a month ago, I wrote about a balancing act many of us face as leaders. We were in the middle…
Upswell Pop-Up #2
What might one of the most influential changemakers on the planet have to say about the health and future…
This Week in Washington (5.21.20)
We need the soothing, motivating, and mind- and soul-clarifying power of the arts to help us get us through…
Focus on the Basics During Crisis: Organizational Survival and Sustainability
COVID-19’s disrupting impact means tough decisions may be ahead for many mission-driven organizations. Emergency or disaster financial support is…
Nation’s Leading Nonprofits Urge Congress to Ensure Nonprofits are Included in Next Stimulus Package
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, MAY 14, 2020) -- As the House of Representatives is on the verge of acting on H.R. 6800, the…
Shaping our Future
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector was founded to convene the rich diversity of the charitable community to foster a national movement to…
Pivoting During COVID-19 with Girl Scouts of the USA
The Girl Scouts of the USA faced a daunting dilemma when operational, programmatic, and financial challenges caused by the…
Mindfulness in Leadership
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe world is at crossroads at the moment. Conversations about “opening the economy” and “going back to normal” are…