Independent Sector Names Two New Board Directors
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onNational Organization of Nonprofits, Foundations, and Business Giving Programs Thanks Retiring Board Members (WASHINGTON, October 11, 2022) – Today,…
Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onDr. Watkins, currently president and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, will be first African American to lead…
Bill Bynum Receives John W. Gardner Leadership Award (2022)
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onNational Award from Independent Sector Honors President and CEO of HOPE Family of Organizations for Transformational Nonprofit Leadership(WASHINGTON, August…
Nonprofit Coalition Statement on Inflation Reduction Act
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 15, 2022) – The Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment Advocacy Group (NIIAG) – a coalition of more than 50…
Charitable Sector Mourns Loss of U.S. Rep. Walorski
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 4, 2022) – Today, five national organizations from the U.S. charitable sector released this statement about U.S.…
Nonprofits Call for Restoring Tax Relief
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, August 3, 2022) – Several leading national nonprofit organizations are calling on Congress and the President to immediately…
Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022) – Daniel J. Cardinali, President and CEO of Independent Sector, issues the following statement:“Our deepest condolences…
Third Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society Released
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onIS makes recommendations to increase nonprofit trust, as new survey shows trust across U.S. institutions is low(WASHINGTON, May 19,…
Announcing the Inaugural Bridging Fellows
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onForty changemakers from Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Dallas will learn, amplify, and share adaptive skills to help organizations and communities bridge…
Hundreds of Nonprofits Applaud Nonprofit House Bill
By Kristina Gawrgy in Press Release onIndependent Sector collaborated with lawmakers on bill to strengthen the ability of the nation’s nonprofits to better serve communities(WASHINGTON,…
Independent Sector Board Announces CEO Search Committee and Hires Firm
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022) – Today, the Independent Sector Board of Directors has announced the committee members of the…
Nonprofit and Trade Association Coalition Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act in Senate
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, February 11, 2022) – A coalition of over 70 organizations representing a variety of charitable nonprofits and trade…
Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum Decry Senate Failure to Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Bill
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, January 19, 2022) – Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum decry the U.S. Senate’s inability today to pass…
Independent Sector Statement on Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 29, 2021) – Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector issues the following statement:“Like so…
New Poll: Voters Want Nonprofits Resourced and Represented in Federal Policy Making
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, December 16, 2021) – A new poll released today by Independent Sector finds that 88% of voters support…
Independent Sector Applauds Build Back Better Act Passage in House
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, November 19, 2021) – Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector issues the following statement:“Independent Sector is…
Independent Sector Names New Board Officers and Welcomes Four Directors
By Independent Sector in Press Release onFred Blackwell with the San Francisco Foundation and Dr. Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq) with the National Indian Child Welfare Association…
Nonprofits Applaud Infrastructure Bill Passage but #Relief4Charities Help Still Needed
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, November 5, 2021) – The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, just passed by Congress, includes several provisions of importance…
Independent Sector, KABOOM!, and NIIAG Applaud House Passage of Infrastructure Bill
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, November 5, 2021) – Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM! and Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector,…
Independent Sector Releases Statement About Build Back Better Framework
By Independent Sector in Press Release on(WASHINGTON, October 28, 2021) – Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector issues the following statement:“The Build Back…