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Oct 16, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Paige Robnett |Ernesto Aguilar |Hannah Freedman
Skip to Main Content During a period of social and financial uncertainty for many nonprofits, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) councils are an organization’s competitive advantage.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Hannah Freedman |Jessica Mitrovich
Attention nonprofit practitioners and academics!How can strengthening civic infrastructure support a robust nonprofit and philanthropic sector? That’s the question on the table at the virtual Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits, co-hosted by Independent Sector, the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), and Nonprofit Policy Forum.
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Emily Rogers |Hannah Freedman
Practitioners and academics: Submit your proposal by April 15 for the 13th annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits — co-hosted by Independent Sector, the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), and Nonprofit Policy Forum.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Amy Marquis |Hannah Freedman
Skip to Main Content 2024 marks the 5th annual Global Volunteer Month, a celebration throughout April that recognizes the profound impact each of us can make through volunteering.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Hannah Freedman
Skip to Main Content The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) is actively reimagining economic realities to produce an opportunity-rich future for all. Independent Sector recently welcomed AWBI as a member and talked with CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Janelle Williams.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Emily Rogers |Hannah Freedman
Skip to Main Content As Valentine’s Day approaches and love is in the air, I can’t help but be reminded of what makes nonprofit organizations such great partners.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Kevin Miller |Hannah Freedman
We all have changes we would like to see in the world, but we often aren’t sure how to make those changes happen. One way is by joining or donating to community organizations and nonprofit groups that promote social connectedness, provide services, and help neighbors care for each other.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
independentsector.org | Hannah Freedman
U.S. nonprofits are surviving, but not thriving according to Independent Sector’s annual Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector report. The report provides a high-level snapshot of the current state of nonprofit organizations in the country across a wide range of indicators, illustrating how donor behavior, staff mental health, public trust and advocacy are inextricably tied together.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
independentsector.org | Hannah Freedman
WASHINGTON – The Council on Foundations (The Council) and Independent Sector (IS) have filed a joint amicus brief in support of the Atlanta-based Fearless Foundation, an organization led by Black women that helps combat underfunding in venture capital by providing grants, tools, and mentorship to women of color. The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) has sued the foundation, claiming that its grant program for Black female entrepreneurs is racially discriminatory.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
independentsector.org | Ana Montañez |Hannah Freedman
After a tumultuous congressional schedule and the excitement of our recent Upswell Summit in Dallas/Fort Worth, Independent Sector is bringing you this combined November-December DC Download. If the holiday season sparks some major dealmaking in the next few weeks, we’ll be back with a special holiday edition of this column. But if grinches prevail, we’ll see you in the new year!Congress Buys Time. Is There a Finish Line?
