Public Polling
Our polling provides insight into how voters think about nonprofit organizations and policy issues affecting the charitable sector and the communities we serve.
Polling Data for the Charitable Sector
Independent Sector regularly commissions public polling to better understand how voters view nonprofits, foundations, and the policies that affect the charitable sector. These polls provide timely data to strengthen nonprofit organizations’ advocacy, educate the public and policymakers on charitable sector issues, and track voter attitudes on nonprofit practices, public policy proposals, and policymaker actions.
By grounding advocacy in public opinion, Independent Sector helps nonprofits and foundations make a stronger case for policies that support their missions and the people they serve.
Voters to Candidates: Step Up for Nonprofits (June 2026)
Voters expressed broad support for candidates who work closely with nonprofits, support policies that help nonprofits carry out their missions, and listen to nonprofits when making decisions.
Large Majorities of Americans Want Nonprofits to Facilitate Civic Engagement (April 2026)
Americans expressed strong support for nonprofit organizations facilitating civic engagement through activities like registering voters and educating communities about voting rights.
