The Murdock Trust: Strengthening the Pacific Northwest By Investing in Transformational Ideas
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNew member The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to build capacity in nonprofits driving innovative and sustainable outcomes across…
Houston Endowment: Advancing Equity of Opportunity for All
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHouston Endowment, an Independent Sector member, is a place-based funder deeply committed to addressing its community’s most significant challenges…
CEO Views: Embracing our Collective Influence
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI’ve been reflecting on the Supreme Court’s recent decision to restrict race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities. I know…
Independent Sector-Commissioned Research Finds Significant Decrease in Nonprofit Advocacy
By Nina Ford in Press Release onResearch report reveals critical need for nonprofits to use their advocacy voice through public policy process(WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023)…
CEO Views: Your Voice Matters
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI just came back from a career-affirming trip to Chicago, a city I called home for many years, where…
Artificial Intelligence: Why the nonprofit sector should pay attention
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onOver the past few months, we have seen an avalanche of news and analysis about artificial intelligence (AI) and…
DC Download April 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onApril has come and is almost gone, and lawmakers in DC have been busy with the debt ceiling negotiations.…
BLS Data Letter
By Natalie Van Maerssen in Blog onRead the LetterOn April 12, 2023, 6 organizations representing the breadth of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors wrote to…
Join the Global Volunteer Month Movement This April
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onGlobal Volunteer Month is happening throughout the month of April and Independent Sector member Points of Light is celebrating…
Nonprofits United for a Stronger Alabama Through the Alabama Association of Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onThe Alabama Association of Nonprofits (AAN), a new member of Independent Sector, is the only association of its kind…
Transforming the lives of children, youth, and families in Baltimore
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onTransforming the lives of children, youth, and families in BaltimoreThe GreenLight Fund, an IS member since 2006, works at…
DC Download March 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onSpring is finally here, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the nation’s capital. The president’s budget…
Needed by April 14: Policy Recommendations to Strengthen the Sector
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onPractitioners and academics: Set your phasers to stun and submit a proposal by April 14 for the 12th annual…
Cracks in the Health of U.S. Nonprofits
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onIndependent Sector’s most recent quarterly review of data on the health of the U.S. nonprofit sector demonstrates that despite…
Building Bridges in the City of Bridges
By Rashidah Billups in Blog onIn early March, Independent Sector’s Bridging Fellows gathered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for their second Learning Exchange as a cohort.…
Two Key Roles and One Gaping Hole: Biden’s Budget
By Rashidah Billups in Blog onOn March 9, President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal, with the full details and appendix released…
CEO Views: Unapologetically in My Girl Power
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAnyone who was identified as a girl in their childhood remembers at one point or another being told they…
Earned Income Tax Credit: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Poverty
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onFor Prosperity Now – as well as nonprofits and communities nationwide – the Earned Income Tax Credit serves as…
CEO Views: Our Shared Reflections this Black History Month
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onAs we continue to honor the legacy and numerous accomplishments of African Americans during the month of February, I…
YAP Supports Children and Families by Partnering with Communities
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onYouth Advocate Programs (YAP), a new member of Independent Sector, is a national nonprofit providing community-based alternatives to youth…