Independent Sector

06/02/2026

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://summit.independentsector.org/

06/01/2026

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://independentsector.org/2027-symposium-request-for-proposals/

05/30/2026

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://independentsector.org/community/leadership-awards/janine-lee-mentorship-award/

05/29/2026

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://independentsector.org/blog/dc-download-congress-walking-on-eggshells/

05/27/2026

How will 2025's major tax bill impact charitable giving by businesses? What's at stake for local programs that communities rely on?

Learn about four key changes to charitable giving in the One Big Beautiful Bill: https://independentsector.org/policy/tax-law-changes-business-giving/

05/26/2026

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://summit.independentsector.org/

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Independent Sector Member KABOOM! on receiving a 2026 Trust in Practice award from Allstate and the Aspen Institute!

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:

U.S. nonprofits demonstrate overwhelming interest in improving trust Allstate and the Aspen Institute fuel national movement CHICAGO, Ill., May 19, 2026 –Allstate and the Aspen Institute’s Alliance for Social Trust today announced the recipients of the 2026 Trust in Practice Awards, awarding $5....

05/20/2026

⏰ 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://independentsector-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ma1AR8HHQk6jOCJfkI1tBw #/registration

05/19/2026

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.

House Judiciary Committee scrutinizes Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal indictment and state probe. Read the latest developments in this high-stakes...

05/19/2026

📢 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://independentsector.org/2027-symposium-request-for-proposals/