Independent Sector Membership
Independent Sector is the national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies.
Collaborate With Us
When you become a member, you’ll join a community of hundreds of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders committed to supporting each other and helping all people in the United States thrive.
You’ll have direct access to clear, accurate, and timely federal policy analysis that will support your team to navigate this moment with confidence.
Your whole organization will have opportunities to exchange skills, knowledge, and stories through trainings, member masterclasses, town halls, newsletters, and national convenings.
How to Join our Community
Becoming an Independent Sector member is easy. Take the next step. Complete this form and we’ll reach out to you directly:
Or schedule a 30-minute call with LaTisha N. Henderson (she/her), our Director of Membership (membership@independentsector.org).
Our team will help you decide if membership is right for you.
Member Benefits
Engage and build relationships with thousands of U.S. nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. Attend Independent Sector’s National Summit in Atlanta (October 27-29, 2025) with your exclusive member discount.
Stay informed on public policy, nonprofit advocacy, sector trends, and breaking developments with members-only programming, including monthly policy updates, monthly member huddles with President & CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins, and quarterly member masterclasses.
Showcase your work through Independent Sector’s national communications. Share your news and events in our weekly newsletter — The Digest, blog, and leverage other exclusive storytelling opportunities tailored to you.
Access research, guidance, and insights on nonprofit finances, workforce, volunteers, governance, trust, advocacy, and more. Use members-only tools like our printable Nonprofit Sector State Profiles to strengthen your case with policymakers.
Get real-time updates and analysis of policies affecting your work. We’ll help you understand, mobilize against, and defeat challenges arising from any branch of government. In 2025, we’re also pushing to expand the charitable deduction and ensure nonprofits have fair access to tax credits to support their workers.
Join our Annual Business Meeting and Special Interest Groups for members and receive other exclusive invitations and discounts for networking, skills-building, and community-building experiences.
New in 2025: Affinity benefits by membership type — Stay tuned for tailored membership perks designed for you.
Your Member Experience
When you become a member, you’ll get:
- Clarity: Access to clear, accurate, and timely federal policy analysis and guidance.
- Skills: Best practices, tested tools, and members-only trainings and masterclasses for your whole organization.
- Support: Solidarity from our team and hundreds of member CEOs through town halls and convenings.
- Connection: A network with the right partners, skills, and resources to increase your impact.
- Visibility: Opportunities to share your story through our newsletters and press.
Meet IS Members
“Independent Sector has been a source of professional development opportunities, strategic information, and networking […] It is a rich resource for anyone working in the nonprofit world.”
— Cheryl Crazy Bull, President & CEO | American Indian College Fund
