Episode 2: Reconciliation…Reconciled
By Independent Sector in Blog onReconciliation…ReconciledIn episode two of 100 Days for Good, hosts Kristina Gawrgy Campbell and Jamie Tucker recap the events of…
Lawmakers Hope to “Unlock” More Giving in Tax Reform Effort
By Independent Sector in Blog onHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) said that committee republicans are aiming to spur more donations…
January Monthly Policy Update
Please join us Thursday, January 26 at 2pm for our Monthly Policy Update to learn more about the first…
The Federal Government and Impact Investing: What’s next on the Policy Agenda?
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Keely HansonEarly in 2016, Independent Sector began working with experts to identify a selective list of best existing…
Battle Over Spending Looms
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe White House Office of Management and Budget has begun work to lay the foundation for the Trump Administration’s…
IS Submits Questions Ahead of Treasury Nominee Hearing
By Independent Sector in Blog onToday, the Senate Finance Committee begins its consideration of Steven Mnuchin for the post of Secretary of the Treasury.Mnuchin,…
What’s Next for the Charitable Deduction
By Independent Sector in Blog on“The traditions of giving, volunteering and not-for-profit initiative are among the glories of American life. They are what make…
Episode 1: Welcome to Washington
By Independent Sector in Blog onWelcome to Washington!Independent Sector is excited to launch 100 Days for Good, our new podcast about what nonprofits, foundations,…
Confirmation Battles Highlight Inauguration Week
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn Friday, January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, and…
Roskam to lead Tax Policy Subcommittee on Ways and Means
By Independent Sector in Blog onRep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) has been selected to serve as chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on…
Two Reasons I’m Looking Forward to 2017
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onBy Dan CardinaliFor months we’ve been crafting a new “way of proceeding” at Independent Sector – more flexible, more responsive,…
Deliberate Process Expected for Tax Reform Overhaul
By Independent Sector in Blog onAlthough a top priority for the 115th Congress, Republican plans to overhaul the tax code will likely not come…
The 115th Congress Opens for Business with Ambitious Agenda
By Independent Sector in Blog onAt noon today, members of the 115th Congress will officially be sworn in, paving the way for the beginning…
Beyond the Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy
By Dylan Fitzgerald onBeyond the Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy is a study that identifies five essential approaches to successful…
America’s Charitable Sector – Revenue
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis fact sheet illustrates the diversity of the sector among different service areas and how Americans support the nonprofit…
State Laws for Charitable Organizations
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis set of 51 profiles, including all U.S. states and the District of Columbia, outlines state laws, regulations, and…
Help the Senate Vet Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
By Independent Sector in Blog onWhat would you like to ask the incoming Secretary of the Treasury?In January, the Senate Finance Committee is expected…
Planning for the First 100 Days
2016 has been about change. Let’s work together to make 2017 about opportunity.This Friday, December 16, please join us…
114th Congress Wraps Legislative Work and Passes CR
By Independent Sector in Blog onCongress has cleared a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government at Fiscal Year 2016 spending levels through…
A Few Thoughts on My Day on The Hill in Support of the Nonprofit Sector
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs part of the Public Policy Action Institute, a preconference event to this year’s Independent Sector Conference in Washington,…