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,…
Pence Outlines Ambitious “100 Days” Agenda, Includes Tax Reform Commitment
By Independent Sector in Blog onSpeaking to reporters at a rally in Cincinnati yesterday, Vice President-elect Mike Pence asserted that he and President-elect Donald…
December Monthly Policy Update
Perhaps Sam Cooke said it best. Change is going to come.Join us Thursday, December 8 at 2pm for our…
Work on Spending Bill among Priorities This Week
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn addition to House Democratic leadership elections and continued work on legislation to spur medical innovation, Congress returns from…
Independent Sector Statement on Federal Overtime Regulation
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, November 23, 2016) — Independent Sector believes deeply that individuals should have the opportunity to earn a life-sustaining…
With Republican Wins, Comprehensive Tax Reform More Likely
By Independent Sector in Blog onNow that Republicans will control the White House and both Houses of Congress in 2017, tax policy experts believe…
New Director of Exempt Organizations Coming to IRS
By Independent Sector in Blog onMargaret A. Von Lienen, the current director of examinations for exempt organizations at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will…
IRS reminds supporting organizations to be responsive
By Independent Sector in Blog onVictoria Judson, associate chief counsel with the IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, reminded public charities which are…
Donor-advised funds touted for charitable impact as IRS develops guidance
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn an October 14 letter to the Internal Revenue Service, the Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative (CFPAI) urged officials…