Trump Administration Readies Tax Proposal
By Independent Sector in Blog onPresident Donald Trump will reportedly release details of his Administration’s tax reform blueprint in the coming weeks, although the…
“The Johnson What?”
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs busy charitable sector leaders, what are the most pressing policy issues on our minds? The charitable deduction maybe.…
Episode 4: The Johnson What?
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe Johnson What?In this episode, we recap the events of the week including what President Trump has said about…
Statement on Johnson Amendment and Political Activity by Charities
By Independent Sector in Press Release onThe following is a statement by Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO, Independent Sector:“Independent Sector is troubled by any…
Episode 3: Nonprofits and the ACA
By Independent Sector in Blog onNonprofits and the ACAIn this episode, we recap the events of the week including more executive orders by the…
Our Letter to Washington
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn the midst of political turmoil and upheaval this past weekend, I saw some hope.According to the Chronicle of…
Talking Points: Preserving and Expanding the Charitable Deduction
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThe charitable sector needs your help to tell Congress about how laws governing charitable giving help our communities. As…
Put Your Voice Where Your Mission Is
In a 2016 poll, 78 percent of voters said they want charitable organizations to play a greater role in…
This Week in History
By Independent Sector in Blog onWith 2017 marking the 100th anniversary of the charitable tax deduction, Independent Sector was inspired to dig into the…
Episode 2: Reconciliation…Reconciled
By Independent Sector in Blog onReconciliation…ReconciledIn episode two of 100 Days for Good, hosts Kristina Gawrgy Campbell and Jamie Tucker recap the events of…
Lawmakers Hope to “Unlock” More Giving in Tax Reform Effort
By Independent Sector in Blog onHouse Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) said that committee republicans are aiming to spur more donations…
January Monthly Policy Update
Please join us Thursday, January 26 at 2pm for our Monthly Policy Update to learn more about the first…
The Federal Government and Impact Investing: What’s next on the Policy Agenda?
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Keely HansonEarly in 2016, Independent Sector began working with experts to identify a selective list of best existing…
Battle Over Spending Looms
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe White House Office of Management and Budget has begun work to lay the foundation for the Trump Administration’s…
IS Submits Questions Ahead of Treasury Nominee Hearing
By Independent Sector in Blog onToday, the Senate Finance Committee begins its consideration of Steven Mnuchin for the post of Secretary of the Treasury.Mnuchin,…
What’s Next for the Charitable Deduction
By Independent Sector in Blog on“The traditions of giving, volunteering and not-for-profit initiative are among the glories of American life. They are what make…
Episode 1: Welcome to Washington
By Independent Sector in Blog onWelcome to Washington!Independent Sector is excited to launch 100 Days for Good, our new podcast about what nonprofits, foundations,…
Confirmation Battles Highlight Inauguration Week
By Independent Sector in Blog onOn Friday, January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, and…
Roskam to lead Tax Policy Subcommittee on Ways and Means
By Independent Sector in Blog onRep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) has been selected to serve as chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on…
Two Reasons I’m Looking Forward to 2017
By Independent Sector in Uncategorized onBy Dan CardinaliFor months we’ve been crafting a new “way of proceeding” at Independent Sector – more flexible, more responsive,…