DC Download | From Noodles to Nonprofits: March Recap of Policy Trends Shaping the Charitable Sector
By Taylor Kelly in Blog onWith National Noodle Month in full swing, it’s the perfect time to appreciate the versatility and comfort of a…
DC Download | Turning Knowledge Into Action
February is Library Lover’s Month, a time to recognize the vital role libraries play in our communities — but…
Our Takeaways from the 2024 Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
In September 2024, Independent Sector (IS) hosted the 13th annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits alongside the Association…
Navigating This Moment Together: Advocacy, Action, and Resources
By Nina Ford in Press Release onI hear you. Every day, our members share their confusion, uncertainty, and fear about what’s happening in Washington, DC,…
AI and the Trump Administration: Drill, Baby, Drill
Putting aside each person's personal opinions and political preferences, it is indisputable that the new 119th Congress and President…
A Statement on the Federal Grant Freeze
By Nina Ford in Press Release onThe Trump administration's order to freeze federal grants threatens to undermine the essential health and safety of the communities…
DC Download | Stirring the Pot: January’s Blend of Advocacy, Action, and Giving
January is National Soup Month, a celebration of how diverse ingredients come together to create something greater — a…
DC Download: From Turkey to Tinsel: Congress and the Charitable Sector in Focus
Thanksgiving leftovers may still be lingering in the fridge, but as we shift from the season of gratitude to…
The Case for Partnership
By Nina Ford onIndependent Sector shares recommendations with the incoming Trump Administration on partnership between the charitable sector and the federal government.
We Oppose H.R. 9495
By Nina Ford in Press Release onJoint statement from Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy ForumThe Council on Foundations,…
DC Download: Making the Sausage: How Congress Shapes the Charitable Sector
October is National Sausage Month, a time to savor the rich flavors and versatility of one of America’s most…
Fearless Foundation: Lawsuit Summary and Resources
By Hannah Freedman onOctober 3, 2024The First Amendment right of people and organizations to give according to their values — including to…
DC Download: From Olympic Glory to Congressional Action: Harnessing Summer Momentum for Lasting Change
As we move from the excitement of the Olympics through the annual August congressional recess and into the bustling…
As Fearless Foundation Settles Case, Council on Foundations, Independent Sector Encourage Funders to Continue Giving in Line With Values
By Nina Ford in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, September 12, 2024) – The Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation announced a settlement yesterday with the American Alliance…
DC Download: Navigating Deep Water
Every summer, as Shark Week captures the nation's imagination with tales of the ocean's most formidable predators, Congress finds…
DC Download: Sweetening the Deal
June is National Candy Month and Independent Sector celebrated by working with Congress to sweeten the deal for the…
Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Resources for Nonprofits
By Nina Ford onData privacy considerations and how they intersect with developments in artificial intelligence (AI) should be critical concerns in an…
As Court Rules Against Fearless Foundation, Council, Independent Sector Stand by Commitment to Funders’ Right to Give in Line With Values
By Nina Ford in Press Release onFearless Foundation Grant Program for Black Women Will Remain Halted While First Amendment Case Is HeardWASHINGTON – The Council…
DC Download – May 2024
As nations across Europe debated and voted on who should be crowned the winner of the annual Eurovision song…
What does the new DOL overtime eligibility rule mean for nonprofits?
Editor’s Note: A U.S. district court struck down this rulemaking on November 15, 2024. The following information was accurate…