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…
Reducing Student Debt: Income-based Repayment and Loan Forgiveness Programs
By Independent Sector in Blog on“…In the United States of America, no one should go broke because they chose to go to college.”-President Barack…
Honoring Diversity and Promoting Inclusion in the Arts
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Sarah WachtelFrom education and mentorship to community outreach programs, nonprofit arts organizations are collaborating to encourage diversity, equity,…
House Bill May Delay Implementation of New Overtime Rules
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe House has cleared the way for a floor vote as early as today on legislation that would delay…
Americans Have Your Back
By Independent Sector in Blog onToday, Independent Sector released polling research that shows that Americans are overwhelmingly united in support of the charitable sector.…
Trump Releases Revised Tax Plan
By Independent Sector in Blog onYesterday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released additional details about the most recent revisions to his economic and tax…
Ways and Means Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on College Endowments
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on September 13 on tax-exempt…
Congress Returns from Recess with 2017 Spending Likely Top Focus
By Independent Sector in Blog onLawmakers return to Washington today after a long summer recess with the primary focus expected to be on passing…
FASB Issues Revisions to Nonprofit Financial Reporting Model
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has released the first phase of substantive revisions to the basic financial reporting…
House Conservatives Set to Resume Effort to Impeach IRS Commissioner
By Independent Sector in Blog onRep. John Fleming (R-LA) and other conservative House Freedom Caucus Republicans announced this week that they will relaunch their…
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