Key Takeaways From the Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe 10th annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium — convened virtually by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and…
Independent Sector Staff ‘Walk the Walk’ – Our Week of Congressional Lobbying
By Independent Sector in Blog onDuring the start of quarantine, like so many others, I picked up a new hobby. I had wanted to…
Research Round Robin: September 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onEach month, Independent Sector collects research with broad sector relevance to share with you. September’s research contains important insights…
DC Download September 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs we step into fall and pumpkin season, there is plenty going on in Capitol Hill this week ––…
Celebrating Latinx/é and Hispanic American Contributions Especially for Heritage Month
By Independent Sector in Blog onIt is that time of the year when we celebrate Latinx/é and Hispanic American people and all of the…
‘Keeping the World Safe for Nonprofits’ – Honoring Jon Pratt, a Quiet, Servant Leader
By Independent Sector in Blog onI start this by saying that I KNOW Jon Pratt, the recently retired leader of the Minnesota Council of…
Welcoming a New Visiting Scholar to Independent Sector
By Independent Sector in Blog onIt is always exciting to be able to share news about the growing Independent Sector family.On September 1, Mirae…
Forward to Fall
By Independent Sector in Blog onI have to admit it. Summer is over. Despite all our hopes of “summer 2021” being the time when…
We the People
By Independent Sector in Blog onBuilding a More Perfect and Inclusive DemocracyWhat is National Voter Registration Day?National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan holiday…
Protecting Nonprofit Assets Through the Right to Protest
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Fight to Reclaim Democracy ContinuesPublic spaces and infrastructure remain deeply intertwined with our First Amendment rights — from…
DC Download August 2021
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onSummer is coming to an end and the August recess has been cut short in DC since House lawmakers…
Embracing the Challenge of Nonprofit Civic Engagement
By Independent Sector in Blog onWe asked. You answered. A few months ago, we requested submissions for the ARNOVA-Independent Sector 10th Annual Nonprofit Public…
Research Round Robin: August 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onNonprofit Power Report: Engaging Voters for a More Inclusive DemocracyAre you ready to unlock the power of your nonprofit’s…
The Nonprofit Sector’s Priority: Childcare Investment
By Independent Sector in Blog onI almost cringe to start a blog with an adage as old as this one, but here it goes:…
3 Good Reasons to Care About Data Advocacy (and 2 Things You Can Do About It)
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides quarterly data on employment and wages for industries, including goat farming and…
No Longer Someone Else’s Work to Do
By Independent Sector in Blog on“I certainly don’t know, at this moment, which way the country might flip. It can lurch backward as quickly…
DC Download July 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onThis year is going by fast. It is hard to believe we are already in the middle of summer.…
Research Round Robin: July 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn Trust: Majority Remain Confident in Nonprofit and Philanthropic SectorFor the second year in a row, Independent Sector published…
The Right to Protest for Right
By Independent Sector in Blog onA Right Denied Is a Promise Deferred“But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of…
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…