Independent Sector is hosting a series of focus groups to better understand the challenges facing the charitable sector workforce and identify where we can have the greatest impact in strengthening its health. With a strong track record of engaging diverse stakeholders — both those with lived and professional experience — we value your perspective. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping the direction of Independent Sector’s Center of Excellence on the Nonprofit Workforce.
Each focus group targets a specific stakeholder group within the sector, so please register for the one that best reflects your role. If a focus group reaches capacity or if you’re unable to attend, we encourage you to share your insights by completing this survey.
Independent Sector Focus Group: Engaging Nonprofits in Strengthening the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Wednesday, June 11, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/JRrHVz_-QVqjXu1uF1k2QQ
- Register for this focus group if you’re affiliated with a charitable nonprofit, such as a direct service organization, membership association, or other 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Independent Sector Focus Group: Engaging Philanthropy in Strengthening the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Thursday, June 12, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4rdImJH5R_yBzQLyYSMmnQ
- Register for this focus group if you’re affiliated with a philanthropic organization, such as a foundation, corporate giving program, or philanthropy-serving organization (PSO).
Independent Sector Focus Group: Engaging Policy Professionals in Strengthening the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Monday, June 16, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/9iAR1PqARCWGCjN1cpYOJg
- Register for this focus group if you have expertise in policy or advocacy within the charitable sector, including policy advocacy, research and analysis, or government relations.
Independent Sector Members Only Focus Group: Engaging Philanthropy in Strengthening the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/uPos0979RX66XH0sChLx-g
- Register for this focus group if you’re affiliated with an Independent Sector member philanthropic organization, such as a private foundation, corporate giving program, or philanthropy-serving organization (PSO).
Independent Sector Focus Group: Engaging the Volunteer Workforce to Strengthen the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/JY2nVVyLTiWoABUFZJnCDA
- Register for this focus group if you’re affiliated with or provide funding to a nonprofit primarily staffed by volunteers, or if your organization depends on volunteers for the majority of its operations. This includes current or former stipend volunteers, or organizations that rely on stipend volunteers (e.g., AmeriCorps).
Independent Sector Focus Group: Engaging Associations of Nonprofits and Grantmakers to Strengthen the Charitable Sector Workforce
- Monday, June 30, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
- Registration Link: https://independentsector-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/iq4twEvHSFqDxLosLjMPYw
- Register for this focus group if you’re affiliated with a statewide or regional association representing nonprofits or grantmakers.
