DC Download: March 2024
By Debra Rainey in Blog onIt’s March Madness! And in addition to all the action in Washington, D.C., I hear that there are a…
CEO Views: Women and the Nonprofit Workforce
By Debra Rainey in Blog onDuring Women’s History Month, I’m struck by the deep contributions women make to our society in so many ways.…
Unlocking the impact of funding on nonprofit advocacy
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe nonprofit sector can play a crucial role in shaping public policy through advocacy and lobbying efforts. A recent…
What’s your recipe for a thriving nation?
By Debra Rainey in Blog onPractitioners and academics: Submit your proposal by April 15 for the 13th annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits…
Ignite Change in April: Join the Global Volunteer Month Movement
By Debra Rainey in Blog on2024 marks the 5th annual Global Volunteer Month, a celebration throughout April that recognizes the profound impact each of…
DC Download: February 2024
The groundhog predicted an early spring. Will it bring any thaw in Capitol Hill tensions? With a government shutdown…
CEO Views: Reflecting on Black History Month
As February ends, I’m reflecting on the significance of Black History Month. Originally conceptualized by Carter G. Woodson, this…
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap in Atlanta and Beyond
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) is actively reimagining economic realities to produce an opportunity-rich future for all. Independent…
Five Reasons (and Three Ways) to Show Nonprofits Some Love This Valentine’s Day
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAs Valentine’s Day approaches and love is in the air, I can’t help but be reminded of what makes…
Protecting the right to give according to our values
This article was originally published by Candid.On January 31, the Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals…
DC Download: January 2024
By Debra Rainey in Blog onHappy New Year! We hope you are rested for this season of possibilities — when dreams of NFL championships,…
CEO Views: The Spirit of Service
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAs we marked Martin Luther King Day on January 15, I found myself reflecting on the enduring spirit of…
Recruit New Donors to Turn the Tide for Nonprofits
By Debra Rainey in Blog onWe all have changes we would like to see in the world, but we often aren’t sure how to…
Key Committee Scrutinizes Nonprofit Sector and Politics
The spotlight was shining on nonprofits in a congressional hearing last week, but it wasn’t quite clear whether our…
Welcoming Our New Business Associate Members
By Debra Rainey in Blog onIndependent Sector’s business associate members are a valued part of our membership because of the services they provide to…
At the Forefront of Building a Vibrant Social Impact Sector for Illinois
By Debra Rainey in Blog onForefront represents both grantmakers and nonprofits in Illinois, as well as their advisors and allies. The organization provides education,…
CEO Views: Standing Up for Our Sector’s Values
By Debra Rainey in Blog onI’m writing to you today with a sense of urgency and a call to action that is pivotal to…
DC Download: New Speaker, Continuing Resolution, Charitable Giving, Donor Advised Funds, Voting Rights
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAfter a tumultuous congressional schedule and the excitement of our recent Upswell Summit in Dallas/Fort Worth, Independent Sector is…
Key Takeaways from the Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe 12th annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium, held on September 22, 2023, consisted of two sessions with six presentations,…
From Surviving to Thriving: Key Insights on the Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector
Nonprofits in the United States are surviving but not thriving, according to Independent Sector’s 2023 Health of the U.S.…
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