Help the Senate Vet Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
By Independent Sector in Blog onWhat would you like to ask the incoming Secretary of the Treasury?In January, the Senate Finance Committee is expected…
114th Congress Wraps Legislative Work and Passes CR
By Independent Sector in Blog onCongress has cleared a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government at Fiscal Year 2016 spending levels through…
An Important Update
By Independent Sector in Blog onLast week, Independent Sector announced a reduction in force that was personally and professionally painful but absolutely necessary for…
Congress Releases CR to Fund Government Through April 28
By Independent Sector in Blog onYesterday, Congressional negotiators released the details of a stopgap "continuing resolution" (CR) to fund the federal government through April…
A Few Thoughts on My Day on The Hill in Support of the Nonprofit Sector
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs part of the Public Policy Action Institute, a preconference event to this year’s Independent Sector Conference in Washington,…
Rep. Neal Chosen to Lead Ways and Means Democrats
By Independent Sector in Blog onRep. Richard Neal (D-MA) was unanimously chosen Friday by his fellow Democrats as ranking member of the Ways and…
Pence Outlines Ambitious “100 Days” Agenda, Includes Tax Reform Commitment
By Independent Sector in Blog onSpeaking to reporters at a rally in Cincinnati yesterday, Vice President-elect Mike Pence asserted that he and President-elect Donald…
NGen Award Recipient Diana Nambatya Nsubuga Speaks about Leadership at the 2016 Conference
By Independent Sector in Blog onWhen Diana Nambatya Nsubuga was announced as the recipient of the 2016 American Express NGen Leadership Award, Independent Sector…
IS Members Featured in Forbes as Big Bets Changing the World
By Independent Sector in Blog onA big bet by California philanthropists David and Dana Dornsife is helping World Vision to supply clean water…
Levin to Step Down as Top Ways and Means Democrat
By Independent Sector in Blog onRep. Sander Levin (D-MI) informed his colleagues by letter yesterday that he will step down from his position as…
#GiveaGIF on #GivingTuesday
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe exponential growth of #GivingTuesday over the last four years has been nothing short of extraordinary. Last year, more…
Work on Spending Bill among Priorities This Week
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn addition to House Democratic leadership elections and continued work on legislation to spur medical innovation, Congress returns from…
Together, We Can Make a Difference
By Independent Sector in Blog onLast week, nearly 1,000 changemakers from around the country met for the 2016 Independent Sector Conference in Washington, DC.Following…
Welcome to an exclusive preview of our new site!
By Independent Sector in Blog onWe're excited to give you an exclusive first look at our new website!This website is built for you - individuals and…
Meet the 2016-17 NGen Fellows
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector is delighted to announce the selection of the 2016-2017 cohort of American Express NGen Fellows.The NGen Fellows,…
With Republican Wins, Comprehensive Tax Reform More Likely
By Independent Sector in Blog onNow that Republicans will control the White House and both Houses of Congress in 2017, tax policy experts believe…
Vote Today!
By Independent Sector in Blog onToday, millions of Americans will be exercising one of their most important rights – voting.Independent Sector joins nonprofits around…
Working with the Next Administration
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn August, we reported that we had started meeting with the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.With…
New Director of Exempt Organizations Coming to IRS
By Independent Sector in Blog onMargaret A. Von Lienen, the current director of examinations for exempt organizations at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will…
IRS reminds supporting organizations to be responsive
By Independent Sector in Blog onVictoria Judson, associate chief counsel with the IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, reminded public charities which are…