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…
Expanded Giving Opportunities Coming to the Combined Federal Campaign in 2017
By Independent Sector in Blog onAn Executive Order issued late last week will add two new avenues for employees and retirees to contribute to…
House Bill Would Modify Johnson Amendment, Allow 501(c)(3) Organizations to Engage in Partisan Politics
By Independent Sector in Blog onHouse Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) introduced legislation (H.R. 6195) just prior to the…
Overtime Rules for Nonprofits Part 2
Beginning on December 1, the overtime compensation threshold will double. What will this mean for your organization and staff?On…
Overtime Rules for Nonprofits Part 1
Is your organization in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act?If you’re unsure, this is your opportunity to find…
Lobbying Guidelines for Private Foundations
By Dylan Fitzgerald onPrivate foundations are prohibited from participating or intervening in partisan political campaigns and from expressing views on specific legislation…
Lobbying Guidelines for Public Charities
By Dylan Fitzgerald onWhat is the difference between lobbying and advocacy?Advocacy is a broad term covering a range of activities that seek…
United for Charity
By Dylan Fitzgerald onIn early 2016, Independent Sector commissioned research to understand American voter perception of the charitable sector. The research, which…
October Monthly Policy Update
Join the Independent Sector Public Policy Team for the member-exclusive Monthly Policy Update, an interactive discussion about the latest…
IS Polling Research Informs Presidential Campaigns
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Candy Hill and Geoffrey PlagueAlexis de Tocqueville, an early visitor to our shores, observed that “In every case,…
Department of Labor Regulations Raise Eligibility Threshold for Overtime
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Sarah WachtelChanges to the Fair Labor Standards Act have implications for the charitable sectorThis December, changes to the…
Addressing the Diaper Gap
By Independent Sector in Blog onHow the White House, Jet.com, and nonprofits are partnering to help families nationwideIt all started with a tweet. Official…