CEO Views: Women and the Nonprofit Workforce
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onDuring Women’s History Month, I’m struck by the deep contributions women make to our society in so many ways.…
CEO Views: Reflecting on Black History Month
As February ends, I’m reflecting on the significance of Black History Month. Originally conceptualized by Carter G. Woodson, this…
Protecting the right to give according to our values
This article was originally published by Candid.On January 31, the Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals…
CEO Views: The Spirit of Service
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAs we marked Martin Luther King Day on January 15, I found myself reflecting on the enduring spirit of…
CEO Views: Standing Up for Our Sector’s Values
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI’m writing to you today with a sense of urgency and a call to action that is pivotal to…
Council on Foundations, Independent Sector File Amicus Brief in Fearless Foundation Lawsuit to Protect Right to Give
By Hannah Freedman in Press Release onWASHINGTON - The Council on Foundations (The Council) and Independent Sector (IS) have filed a joint amicus brief in…
Council on Foundations and Independent Sector File Joint Amicus Brief in Support of Fearless Foundation
By Hannah Freedman onDecember 13, 2023The Council on Foundations (The Council) and Independent Sector (IS) have filed a joint amicus brief in…
CEO Views: The Power of Convening
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAs leaders in the nonprofit, foundation, and corporate giving sectors, we’ve long seen the importance of collaboration and community…
An Epicenter for Awareness and Preservation of Juneteenth History
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onJarred Howard, CEO and Visionary The Rainwater Charitable FoundationThe Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), an Upswell sponsor, is committed…
DC Download September 2023
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onWelcome back to DC Download! August recess is over, Congress is back, and we may be headed into a…
Welcoming a New Visiting Scholar to Independent Sector
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHeather MacIndoe"I'm really excited to work with IS this year to learn from their terrific practitioner community and…
CEO Views: A Changing Workforce
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI was in Minneapolis last week for the fourth stop of my CEO Listening Tour. As part of my…
The Murdock Trust: Strengthening the Pacific Northwest By Investing in Transformational Ideas
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onNew member The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to build capacity in nonprofits driving innovative and sustainable outcomes across…
Houston Endowment: Advancing Equity of Opportunity for All
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onHouston Endowment, an Independent Sector member, is a place-based funder deeply committed to addressing its community’s most significant challenges…
CEO Views: Embracing our Collective Influence
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI’ve been reflecting on the Supreme Court’s recent decision to restrict race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities. I know…
CEO Views: Your Voice Matters
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onI just came back from a career-affirming trip to Chicago, a city I called home for many years, where…
Hundreds of National and Local Nonprofits Endorse New Bipartisan House Bill Aimed at Strengthening Nonprofit Sector
By Rashidah Billups in Press Release onIndependent Sector collaboration with lawmakers on Nonprofit SEAT Act aims to ensure nation’s nonprofits can better serve their communities(WASHINGTON,…
CEO Views: Unapologetically in My Girl Power
By Hannah Freedman in Blog onAnyone who was identified as a girl in their childhood remembers at one point or another being told they…
Independent Sector Mourns Passing of Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann
By Rashidah Billups in Press Release onIndependent Sector Mourns Passing of Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann(WASHINGTON, March 7, 2023) – Dr. Akilah Watkins, president and…
Earned Income Tax Credit: A Powerful Tool for Reducing Poverty
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onFor Prosperity Now – as well as nonprofits and communities nationwide – the Earned Income Tax Credit serves as…