5 Options for Social Impact Organizations Looking to Expand Abroad
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThinking of expanding your organization globally? Aidan O’Neill, General Manager of NGO Services at TopSource Worldwide, an Independent Sector business associa…
Helping Blood Cancer Patients Live Longer, Better Lives
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a returning Independent Sector member, is holding a series of Light the Night fundraising events across the…
The Six Success Factors for Nonprofit DEI Councils
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNonprofit DEI councils can be an organization’s competitive advantage, particularly during a period of social and financial uncertainty. Learn…
Increase Voter Participation Through Nonpartisan Education
By Lawrence Abbey in Blog onThe following is a guest blog authored by Maggie Bush, League of Women Voters of the US, a Nonprofit…
Community relationships strengthen public trust in nonprofits
By Jessica Mitrovich in Blog onThis article was originally published by Candid.More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of…
2024 Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report Finds Increase in Nonprofit Trust
By Nina Ford in Press Release onIndependent Sector examines strengths and challenges facing nonprofit and foundation trust in a polarizing election year.(WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024)…
Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Resources for Nonprofits
By Jessica Mitrovich onData privacy considerations and how they intersect with developments in artificial intelligence (AI) should be critical concerns in an…
CEO Views: The Spirit of Service
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAs we marked Martin Luther King Day on January 15, I found myself reflecting on the enduring spirit of…
CEO Views: Standing Up for Our Sector’s Values
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI’m writing to you today with a sense of urgency and a call to action that is pivotal to…
Key Takeaways from the Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe 12th annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium, held on September 22, 2023, consisted of two sessions with six presentations,…
Nonprofit Sector Faces Pressing Challenges in Worker Stress, Public Trust, and Donor Participation, Shows New Report at the 2023 Upswell Summit
By Nina Ford in Press Release onLeading voices on the charitable sector will gather at the 2023 Upswell Summit in Dallas-Fort Worth November 15-17 to…
Navigating Change: How Nonprofits Thrived Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIn the face of adversity, it's not uncommon for organizations, businesses, and individuals to adapt, evolve, and overcome challenges.…
Take Some Upswell Summit “Me Time” at Dallas-Fort Worth’s Top 5 BBQ Joints
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe Upswell Summit, November 15-17 in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), reflects the local roots and deep community engagement of our…
CEO Views: The Power of Convening
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAs leaders in the nonprofit, foundation, and corporate giving sectors, we’ve long seen the importance of collaboration and community…
Life As an Independent Sector Visiting Scholar: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Practitioners
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe nonprofit world has long been a subject of fascination for scholars from various disciplines, including historians, anthropologists, sociologists,…
An Epicenter for Awareness and Preservation of Juneteenth History
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onJarred Howard, CEO and Visionary The Rainwater Charitable FoundationThe Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), an Upswell sponsor, is committed…
DC Download September 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onWelcome back to DC Download! August recess is over, Congress is back, and we may be headed into a…
Welcoming a New Visiting Scholar to Independent Sector
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHeather MacIndoe"I'm really excited to work with IS this year to learn from their terrific practitioner community and…
Fourth Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society Reveals Decline in Nonprofit Trust
By Nina Ford in Press Release onIndependent Sector examines headwinds contributing to decline and identifies opportunities to enhance trust in current environment(WASHINGTON, September 26, 20…
CEO Views: A Changing Workforce
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI was in Minneapolis last week for the fourth stop of my CEO Listening Tour. As part of my…