Independent Sector

We are the national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies.

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"We found our way to Independent Sector through the 2025 National Summit and knew immediately it was a community we wanted to be part of."

We're thrilled to welcome Kaldero as a new member!

See how co-founders Heather Hendy and Vanessa Lynskey are helping organizations leverage technology to support their people and missions: https://t.co/1f79p0KGaO

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Early bird tickets are now available for Independent Sector's National Summit 2026!

🔹 Learn new skills in expert-led workshops and trainings.
🔹 Form lasting connections with nonprofit and philanthropic peers.
🔹 Hear from inspiring leaders that are making a difference.
🔹 Strengthen your organization and the sector.

Join us in Phoenix from October 13-16 for the charitable sector's premier event and don't miss out on a pre-summit intensive. https://t.co/NdfNr7wTIB

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Nonprofits and philanthropies are deeply rooted in American history, but today’s challenges threaten to disrupt the charitable sector’s critical work.

The 15th Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits, hosted by Independent Sector, ARNOVA, and Nonprofit Policy Forum, will explore how nonprofits weather the storm and stay on course through shocks.

✅ Share strategies and ideas with peers by submitting a proposal to present:
https://t.co/ILDHBv91UN

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It's not too late to nominate your mentor for recognition at Independent Sector's National Summit 2026!

This October, we're honoring a charitable sector mentor who embodies the ideals of Janine Lee — a beloved leader and advisor who inspired countless individuals throughout her 30-year career.

🏅 Nominate your mentor: https://t.co/F4tcAel8rf

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As we head into summer, what should nonprofits and philanthropies be watching on Capitol Hill?

Learn about upcoming spending bills, legislation expanding charitable giving options for retirement savers, and more in our latest DC Download: https://t.co/0iAKdSiejK

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Last October, we saw nonprofits and philanthropies unite to build the charitable sector's collective power.

We can't wait to continue the momentum at Independent Sector's National Summit 2026!

📆 October 13-16, 2026
📍 Phoenix, Arizona

With the country facing confusion and turbulence, communities are looking to our sector for leadership and support. Let's come together to strategize, learn, and inspire.

Early-bird tickets are available now! Reserve your spot and don't miss out on a pre-summit intensive: https://t.co/NdfNr7wTIB

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Congratulations to Independent Sector Member @kaboom on receiving a 2026 Trust in Practice award from @Allstate and the @AspenInstitute!

Kaboom! was awarded $1 million to create healing-focused play spaces in Uvalde, Texas, with the goal of seeding joy and fostering connection and trust.

👉 Learn more about the awards:
https://t.co/3WK0g2X9qf

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⏰ Last chance to register!

Today, we’re unpacking the latest data on the value of volunteer time and discussing how volunteers contribute to communities across the country.

Join us for “The Value of Volunteer Time: Breaking Down the New Numbers” to hear insights from the research team behind the new report and partners who see this impact firsthand.

📅 May 20
🕐 1:00 PM ET

Register: https://t.co/08V5ltcihJ

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Tomorrow morning, the Southern Poverty Law Center will again be the subject of a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee, part of a concerning pattern of probes against perceived political opponents.

Independent Sector strongly supports the rights of all nonprofits to speak out, share information, and engage the communities they serve. https://t.co/2mXiTnXwys

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📢 Request for Proposals Now Open!

Submit your application to present at the 15th Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits.

We’re seeking papers that explore the resilience of nonprofits and the sector as a whole. Areas of resilience include financial sustainability, workforce stability, technological adaptation, policy engagement, and more.

👉 Learn more and submit your application by June 26: https://t.co/ILDHBv91UN

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Nonprofits play a vital nonpartisan role in helping communities participate in democracy.

Join a timely conversation on how the sector can ensure voters have access to trusted information, from key election deadlines to what’s on the ballot, in an increasingly complex civic landscape.

The event will feature our President and CEO, Dr. Akilah Watkins, alongside other national nonprofit leaders as they discuss how organizations can help communities stay informed, engaged, and heard.

👉 Register to watch here: https://t.co/xCYTm0gte9

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📢 Early bird registration is now open for Independent Sector's National Summit 2026!

Join us October 13-16 in Phoenix as leaders from nonprofits, philanthropies, and corporate giving programs unite to build a better future together.

🔹 Strengthen your skills by participating in expert-led workshops.
🔹 Connect with a diverse group professionals from across the charitable sector.
🔹 Gain strategies to enhance your organization's future impact.

Learn more: https://t.co/NdfNr7wTIB

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The tax code should make it easier for working people to give to the causes they care about after retirement, not harder.

Thank you to @RepDonBeyer, Rep. @MikeKellyPA, Sen. @ChrisCoons, and @SenKevinCramer for hearing our call and introducing the Charity Parity Act to eliminate tax penalties on charitable donations from employer sponsored retirement plans.

By cutting out unnecessary paperwork and fees, more donations will reach our neighbors in need.

Learn more about the Charity Parity Act: https://t.co/iwfbQy1Gwc

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In a time of uncertainty and new challenges, nonprofit leaders need confidence to step into advocacy.

Join us for Independent Sector’s first in-person Masterclass and see how to combine powerful narratives about our sector with credible research on its impact.

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET
📍 Do Good Institute at University of Maryland

Reserve your spot: https://t.co/uZgd9ppMzT

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A dollar figure will never do justice to volunteers' true worth, but it's one way to show their contributions to communities across the nation.

Join us next week as we explore insights from the new Value of Volunteer Time data! You'll hear from the research team behind the report and learn about key trends shaping volunteerism today.

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET

Register here: https://t.co/08V5ltcihJ

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Do you know a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career path? Nominations are now open for the Janine Lee Mentorship Award!

This award honors a remarkable mentor in the charitable sector and celebrates the legacy of Janine Lee, a beloved leader and advisor who inspired countless individuals throughout her 30-year career.

👉 Nominate a mentor: https://t.co/F4tcAel8rf

Nominations close on June 1, 2026.

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Large majorities of Americans support nonprofits facilitating civic engagement through activities like registering voters and educating communities about voting rights, new polling shows.

Our latest poll, conducted by @TunnlData in April 2026, offers new insights into public attitudes toward nonprofit engagement in civic life.

See more insights from the polling: https://t.co/jg5dCO1JUz

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We just wrapped an energizing stop on our listening tour in California and are continuing our journey across the country to hear directly from nonprofit leaders shaping communities every day.

This week we were in Oakland and Orange County, spending time with leaders, partners, and organizations to better understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector right now.

These conversations are helping to ground our work in real experiences from the field and strengthen how we show up in support of civil society.

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The Supreme Court's decision weakening the Voting Rights Act raises serious concerns about access to the ballot and the future of democratic participation.

In a new CEO Views, Independent Sector President and CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins reflects on what this moment asks of us all: a deeper commitment to civic engagement, collective action, and the vital role of civil society in safeguarding hard won rights.

Read the full article: https://t.co/FBSmgsQ0XJ

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Policy decisions in Washington, D.C. shape the work nonprofits do every day.

From the next reconciliation bill to federal funding rules and workforce data, this month’s DC Download breaks down what the sector should be watching.

Read the full post: https://t.co/sLsUlpAGhF