DC Download July 2023
By Debra Rainey in Blog onWelcome to a robust version of the DC Download! Congress is working hard to finish some important business ahead…
Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions and Potential Charitable Sector Implications
Legal Memorandum: U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions and Potential Implications on the Charitable SectorOn June…
Nonprofits Balance on a Shaky Financial Highwire
By Natalie Van Maerssen in Blog onDuring the first quarter of 2023, D.C.-based nonprofits and policymakers witnessed two impressive highwire acts. Philippe Petit performed the…
Independent Sector Joins Philanthropic Organizations in Statement on Supreme Court Decision in “Students for Fair Admissions” Cases
Independent Sector joined more than 120 funders and philanthropic organizations in a joint statement in response to the U.S.…
Data Privacy, Misinformation, and Algorithmic Bias: AI Challenges for Nonprofit Organizations
By Debra Rainey in Blog onIn 1455, Johannes Gutenberg perfected a printing technique based on moving parts called “artificial writing” and changed how knowledge…
DC Download June 2023
By Debra Rainey in Blog onAfter successfully averting a debt ceiling crisis, Congress has now embarked on the monumental effort of funding the government.…
Alzheimer’s Disease: “We’re at a Turning Point”
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe Alzheimer's Association, an IS member, is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, research, and advocacy.…
Summertime Means Camp Time!
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe weather is warmer (finally!) and many schools have ended for summer — which means summer camp time is…
Our Neighbors, Inc. Works with the Community to Open Doors to Affordable Housing
By Debra Rainey in Blog onOur Neighbors, Inc. is a nonprofit community housing development organization that works with the community to improve opportunities for…
Forging Bonds, Igniting Action
By Debra Rainey in Blog onBy Ellen Ray, CEO, Chicago Cares Chicago Cares believes there is power in service. Service connects, educates, and activates…
Supporting Sector Leadership with Leadership Fellows New York
By Debra Rainey in Blog onNew member Leadership Fellows New York (LFNY) seeks to ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leaders has the…
Member Leadership Transitions and Celebrations
By Debra Rainey in Blog onMember Leadership TransitionsDavid Biemesderfer, president and CEO of the United Philanthropy Forum, informed the Forum Board of Directors and…
CEO Views: Your Voice Matters
By Debra Rainey in Blog onI just came back from a career-affirming trip to Chicago, a city I called home for many years, where…
Voices for Good May 2023 – Nonprofit SEAT Act
By Debra Rainey in Blog on2023 Legislation to Strengthen the Nonprofit Sector The charitable sector plays a vital role in addressing some of our society’s…
DC Download May 2023
By Debra Rainey in Blog onThe roof is on fire, or should I say the debt ceiling? Welcome to the May edition of the…
Artificial Intelligence: Why the nonprofit sector should pay attention
By Debra Rainey in Blog onOver the past few months, we have seen an avalanche of news and analysis about artificial intelligence (AI) and…
DC Download April 2023
By Debra Rainey in Blog onApril has come and is almost gone, and lawmakers in DC have been busy with the debt ceiling negotiations.…
Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $31.80 Per Hour
Value of Volunteer Time increase is largest since start of pandemic(WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023) – Independent Sector, with the…
BLS Data Letter
By Natalie Van Maerssen in Blog onRead the LetterOn April 12, 2023, 6 organizations representing the breadth of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors wrote to…
Join the Global Volunteer Month Movement This April
By Debra Rainey in Blog onGlobal Volunteer Month is happening throughout the month of April and Independent Sector member Points of Light is celebrating…
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