The only national membership organization and advocate for nonprofits and philanthropies. Active on LinkedIn.THE PURSUIT OF INFLUENCE The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofit Leaders About Advocacy STATEMENT ON H.R. 9495 Statement on H.R. 9495’s Passage in the U.S. House of Representatives INDEPENDENT SECTOR’S NATIONAL SUMMIT We Are Stronger Tog

Core values

- **Strategic Volunteer Engagement**: Independent Sector is continuing the work of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement (ISVE), which aims to enhance the capacity of nonprofits to engage volunteers effectively, making them more adaptable, sustainable, and capable of working at scale[1].
- **Advocacy and Public Engagement**: Independent Sector's research and advocacy efforts, such as the report "The Retreat of Influence," highlight the critical role of nonprofits in public policy and advocacy, which is essential for driving systemic change and addressing societal issues[2].
- **Health of the Nonprofit Sector**: The organization's annual reviews and reports on the health of the U.S. nonprofit sector address systemic challenges, such as declining public trust, civic participation, and economic uncertainty, and provide insights for nonprofits to thrive rather than just survive[4].
- **Trust in Civil Society**: Independent Sector's work on trust in civil society helps nonprofits understand and manage public trust, which is crucial for their sustainability and impact, especially in addressing issues like COVID-19 recovery, economic crisis, and social injustices[5].