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,…
BLS Data Letter
By Natalie Van Maerssen in Blog onRead the LetterOn April 12, 2023, 6 organizations representing the breadth of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors wrote to…
The Nonprofit Stakeholders Engaging and Advancing Together (Nonprofit SEAT) Act of 2023
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThe nonprofit sector is an economic powerhouse, a trusted community touchstone and service provider, and a critical ally in…
Three Reasons to Endorse the House Bill on Nonprofits
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onFewer than 12 nonprofit leaders are featured each year on “CNN Heroes.” Meanwhile, 12 million people work in nonprofits…
Legislation Introduced to Give Nonprofits a Seat at the Table
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onWe are thrilled to announce that Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Fred Upton (R-MI) have today introduced the “Nonprofit Sector…
Hundreds of Nonprofits Applaud Nonprofit House Bill
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onIndependent Sector collaborated with lawmakers on bill to strengthen the ability of the nation’s nonprofits to better serve communities(WASHINGTON,…
April 2022: DC Download
By Kristina Gawrgy in Blog onBy Ana MontañezDespite the Easter recess, Congress kept busy during the first month of spring – between the confirmation…
Independent Sector CEO Joins Nonprofit Leaders to Testify Before Senate About Charitable Giving and Communities
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn a rare hearing before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee about charitable giving and nonprofits, Independent Sector President and…
Democracy in Action Even Under Threat
By Independent Sector in Blog onTo date, 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine, making this “the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World…
Nonprofit Seat at the Table: Placing Equity at the Core of Policymaking
By Independent Sector in Blog onSince its inception, the nonprofit sector has served as the bridge between government and community – a role that…
Match the U.S. President with the Correct Nonprofit
By Independent Sector in Blog onHappy Presidents Day to those who celebrate! To test your knowledge on presidential history, match the following presidents with…
Finding – and Using – Our Voice
By Independent Sector in Blog onA look back over the last two years holds painful truths for the nonprofit sector. The COVID-19 pandemic spared…
New Poll: What Voters Want for Nonprofits
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn early December, Independent Sector commissioned TargetPoint Consulting to poll 1,094 American voters. The results—on a wide range of…
Support Legislation to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector in 2022
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn December 9, Rep. Betty McCollum announced on a call with nonprofit sector leaders her intention to introduce legislation…
New Poll: Voters Want Nonprofits Resourced and Represented in Federal Policy Making
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 16, 2021) – A new poll released today by Independent Sector finds that 88% of voters support…
It Takes More than Roads and Bridges – and More than One Bill
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn November 15, Independent Sector, alongside our extraordinary partners at KABOOM!, was proud to represent the work – and…
DC Download October 2021
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onAs the foliage in Washington, DC starts turning orange and red, time is ticking for Congress to pass crucial…
Nonprofit Leaders and The White House Made Progress on Vaccination Rates in June
By Independent Sector in Blog onNonprofits and communities participated in the June National Month of Action to increase COVID-19 vaccinations. Through the We Can…
Looking Back to Look Forward
By Independent Sector in Blog onMuch will be made this week about the Biden Administration hitting its first 100 days in office. If what…
Nonprofit Leaders and White House Discuss Partnering to Help America Recover and Rebuild
By Independent Sector in Blog onMore than 170 nonprofit and foundation leaders representing organizations with varying missions from across the country joined a virtual…