Nonprofit Leaders Reflect on Black History Month 2022
By Independent Sector in Blog onBlack history is American history. As we take time during February to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Black…
LEAP Focuses on Asian and Pacific Islander Leadership to Benefit Communities
By Independent Sector in Blog onDiverse representative leadership in the United States is taking on deeper meaning in 2022 – especially for the nation’s…
Ready to Bridge
By Independent Sector in Blog onEarlier this year, I announced that this would be my last year at Independent Sector. I have since received…
Research Round Robin: January 2022
By Independent Sector in Blog onEach month Independent Sector collects research with broad social sector relevance to share with you. January’s research contains important…
Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum Decry Senate Failure to Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Bill
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 19, 2022) – Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum decry the U.S. Senate’s inability today to pass…
Shelter Music Boston Provides Classical Music and Soul-Building Moments
By Independent Sector in Blog onPeaceful moments in life help us recharge so we can face the here and now – and make better…
Massachusetts Voter Table: Creating Access in Our Democracy for More U.S. Citizens
By Independent Sector in Blog onMassachusetts Voter Table was formed in 2011 to build power among the “New American Majority” – people of color,…
Social Innovation Forum Connects and Catalyzes Social Impact Community
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Social Innovation Forum (SIF) creates positive social change in the Greater Boston area through building and facilitating a…
Abilities Dance Boston: Valuing Intersectional Disability Rights and Creative Movement
By Independent Sector in Blog onNew Independent Sector member Abilities Dance Boston uses dance as a tool for intersectional disability rights in the greater…
Research Round Robin: December 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onEach month, Independent Sector collects research with broad sector relevance to share with you. December’s research contains important insights…
Nonprofits Build Connections During the Holidays and Year-Round
By Independent Sector in Blog onOverlooked communities are the heart and focus of our Independent Sector members, and they continue to be disproportionately affected…
Toward the Future: Updates From Our 2021 American Express NGen Fellows
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector’s 2021 cohort of the American Express NGen Fellows program is wrapping up its Fellowship this December. Part…
A Shared Mission Without Borders
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs of today, there hasn’t been a case confirmed within the United States for the Omicron COVID-19 variant, but…
A Prescription for Better Nonprofit Health
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn October, Independent Sector released our second annual Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector. The report details the status…
Research Round Robin: November 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onEach month, Independent Sector collects research with broad sector relevance to share with you. November’s research contains important insights…
Addressing the Trauma of Native American Boarding Schools
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs many people in this country prepare to gather with loved ones and give thanks, some even continuing to…
Child Trends: A National Leader in Research on Improving the Lives of Children and Youth
By Independent Sector in Blog onChild Trends is a leading research organization in the United States that is focused on improving the lives of…
2021 Upswell Summit: Looking Back and Ahead at Our Inspired Future
By Independent Sector in Blog onLast week, changemakers from across the country – representing a rich diversity of experience, ideology, and mission – all…
Research Round Robin: October 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onEach month Independent Sector collects research with broad sector relevance to share with you. October’s research contains important insights…
Understanding the Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact of the Nonprofit Sector
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs Independent Sector’s Visiting Scholar, I have the unique opportunity to bridge the practitioner and academic spheres of the…