DC Download: January 2019
By Independent Sector in Blog onJanuary is a busy and optimistic month for many of us, and that holds true for legislators and their…
Nonprofits Aim to Recover After Shutdown Disaster
By Independent Sector in Blog onCommunities across the country breathe a collective sigh of relief this week as the federal government re-opens. What should…
A Year of Possibilities and Opportunities
By Independent Sector in Blog onI am working under the general guidance that it is okay to wish “Happy New Year” through the whole…
S4E1: New Season, New Congress, New Drama
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn this episode, Kristina, Ben, and Allison welcome folks back to a new season of Voices for Good. They…
New Taxes Will Cost Nonprofits Thousands
By Independent Sector in Blog onToday, we released new research on tax provisions that will divert important resources from your mission to the federal…
Research Round Robin: January 2019
By Independent Sector in Blog onSince last month’s roundup of research, we’ve found some new research to close out 2018 and launch into a…
Research Round Robin: December 2018
By Independent Sector in Blog onSince our November roundup of research, we’ve found some new research to share as we draw closer to the…
Johnson Amendment Helped Nonprofits Influence 2018 Elections
By Independent Sector in Blog onThe 2018 midterm elections resulted in the largest midterm voter turnout our country has seen in 100 years. People…
The DC Download – November 2018
By Independent Sector in Blog onWant to stay up to date, but need the short version? We’ve got you covered! Here are the major…
Uncertainty Cannot Mean Inaction
By Independent Sector in Blog onSome people who smoke cigarettes get lung cancer. Some very fortunate smokers do not get lung cancer. The causes…
A Wave of a Different Kind
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn case you haven’t been watching commercials, driving around your neighborhood, or checking your mailbox or inbox, there was…
2018: A Win for More Equitable Representation
By Independent Sector in Blog onWe’ve made much ado about the turnout in the 2018 election, and for good reason: We hit the highest…
Research Round Robin: November 2018
By Independent Sector in Blog onSince our October roundup of research, we’ve found some new research to share as we draw closer to the…
Getting Beyond Condolences to Action
By Independent Sector in Blog onOver the course of a week, we observed several instances of deadly violence in spaces that were supposed to…
What to Expect After the 2018 Midterms
By Independent Sector in Blog onNext week’s midterm elections are as hotly contested as they are consequential. Political analysts predict that Republicans are modest…
Policy & Advocacy at Upswell LA
By Independent Sector in Blog onIf your public policy headspace is at max capacity between your voter engagement work and trying to keep up…
The DC Download – October 2018
By Independent Sector in Blog onWant to stay up to date, but need the short version? We’ve got you covered! Here are the major…
S3E10: Have We Mentioned You Should Vote?
By Independent Sector in Blog onIn this episode, Kristina, Allison, and Ben remind everyone in the charitable community (yes, every single one of you)…
Research Round Robin: October 2018
By Independent Sector in Blog onSince our September roundup of research, we’ve seen a whole lot of significant research. This month’s roundup includes a…