This Week in Washington
The pandemic’s impact – and the government’s response -- continue to evolve. And each week we catch you up…
Public Policy Symposium
Update: We have reached capacity for this virtual event and are closing registration. The Association for Research on Nonprofits and…
Independent Sector Sends Latest Requests to Hill Ahead of Next COVID-19 Bill
By Independent Sector in Blog onTo date, Congress has spent $2.8 trillion to combat the health and economic fallout from the rapid spread of…
Finding Safe Opportunities to Volunteer During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs a home for nonprofits, foundations, and corporate allies engaged in every kind of charitable endeavor, Independent Sector is…
DC Download – April 2020
By Independent Sector in Blog onCongress continues to enforce social distancing, with many staffers teleworking and passing legislation by unanimous consent to enable lawmakers…
Sustaining Hope and Telling the Truth
By Independent Sector in Blog onOver the last week I have been thinking about leadership and what it means. I don’t subscribe to the…
This Week in Washington
Legislative efforts continue to support communities during the COVID-19 crisis. What’s happening, and how might your organization be affected?…
Independent Sector Statement on Additional COVID-19 Relief Funding and a Call for More Support for Nonprofits
By Independent Sector in Press Release onIndependent Sector Statement on Additional COVID-19 Relief Funding anda Call for More Support for Nonprofits(WASHINGTON, April 24, 2020) –…
Unshakeable Presence in Turbulent Times
How can you respond with resiliency, compassion, and resounding wisdom during this unprecedented time of trauma, anxiety, uncertainty, and…
Navigate Additional Funding with the CARES Act Chatbot
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs you know, the initial pool of CARES Act relief funding dried up almost instantly after its release –…
Take Action to Support Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onIn 60 seconds, you can make sure that your Representative is looking out for nonprofits.As Congress debates the next…
This Week in Washington
More funding was added to key CARES Act programs, and Congress is set to return to Washington next week…
Are We Up for the Challenge?
By Independent Sector in Blog onEvery day, I’m struck by the amazing stories I see and read about people stepping up for their communities…
Tomorrow by Noon ET: Some Households with Children Must File Forms for Coronavirus Relief Checks
By Independent Sector in Blog onYesterday, the House Committee on Ways and Means sent a notice clarifying that by noon tomorrow ET, some households…
Policy Update on COVID-19 Response and Recovery
While Washington’s response to the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, it’s certain that what we know today will be…
How to Center Race Equity in Your Organization’s COVID-19 Response
Vulnerable populations across the U.S. are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disparities faced by these communities…
Volunteerism during COVID-19
Volunteerism is part of our country’s social fabric, particularly during times of crisis. But COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how…
Solidarity In Resilience
By Independent Sector in Blog onUpdated: April 15, 2020As I celebrated Passover and Easter in my own home over the weekend, I thought of…
A Call for the Small Business Administration to Release Data
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn April 13, we sent a letter on behalf of the charitable community to the Small Business Administration (SBA) asking…
Independent Sector Calls on Small Business Administration to Release Data on Distribution of CARES Act SBA 7(a) Loans
By Independent Sector in Press Release onData breakdown of loan awards for nonprofits versus for-profits would uncover sector’s most pressing and immediate needs (WASHINGTON, April…