Needed: Community Investment Boards for an Effective American Rescue Plan
By Independent Sector in Blog onPast experience with the Obama stimulus showed the need for constituents to be well aware of how federal dollars…
Research Round Robin: April 2021
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onEach month Independent Sector brings you research relevant to the nonprofit sector. April’s research covers the Value of Volunteer…
DC Download March 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onMarch has brought wonderful things to Washington, DC, like the end of phase one of the budget reconciliation process…
Relief, Rebuilding, and Representation
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn March 25, the Biden White House held its first briefing for the nonprofit sector on the American Rescue…
Promoting Intersectionality: Politics, Policy, and Practice
By Independent Sector in Blog onIntersectionality is not a new term, but it is a relatively new term to me. Even still, intersectionality has…
EmpowHERment Through Intersectional Equity
By Independent Sector in Blog onSocial Determinants of Equity That Are Not AddressedThe month of March marks the annual observance of Women's History Month,…
Research Round Robin: March 2021
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onEach month Independent Sector brings you research relevant to the nonprofit sector. March’s research covers voting policies and giving…
Why Centering Racial Equity Creates a Stronger Democracy
By Independent Sector in Blog onNonprofits, as well as businesses, universities, and governmental entities, are deeply intertwined with the communities we serve. No action…
A Playlist and “To Do” List for Women’s History Month – and How Nonprofits Are Vital
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe month of March in Washington, D.C. conjures many exciting tableaus: the sounds of birds chirping, predictions on peak…
Schedule Bs, Mind Your Ps: A Look at Nonprofits, Donors, and Form 990
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn April, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether states can require charities to confidentially disclose their donors…
Racism: A Nightmare From Which We’re Still Trying to Awake
By Independent Sector in Blog onOwning the Reality of Our Past: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly“Joyce is right about history being a…
Building Nonprofit Strength Together
By Independent Sector in Blog onI grew up a Presbyterian. You’re probably thinking there is no reason for you to know that about me,…
Research Round Robin: February 2021
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onEach month Independent Sector brings you research relevant to the nonprofit sector. February’s research includes reviews of giving in…
2021: 4 Rs for Nonprofit Policy Success
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe year 2021 has a lot riding on it. Maybe that amount of pressure isn’t fair, but such is…
The Revocation of Discriminatory Census Policies
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Fight for Fair and Accurate Census Results ContinuesWithin the first few hours of assuming office, President Joe Biden…
Important Takeaways for Nonprofits From Edelman’s 2021 Trust Barometer
By Independent Sector in Blog onTrust is one of the most crucial elements to advancing any social change. We’re seeing it play out now…
Not Broken, Simply Unfinished
By Independent Sector in Blog onAbout one week ago, many Americans gathered around their screens to view the historic inauguration of the 46th president…
DC Download January 2021
By Independent Sector in Blog onBelieve it or not, January 2021 has turned out to be more hectic than the last months of 2020…
Miss Advocacy Manners Answers Your New Year’s Resolutions Questions
By Independent Sector in Blog onDear Miss Advocacy Manners,I am so excited for this new year! I am feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to…
Needed: Timely Data on Nonprofits. Want to Help?
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe global pandemic shined a spotlight on a range of long-time challenges and many essentials that we have taken…