The historic, ongoing, struggle for annual operating dollars coupled, with an uncertain political and economic climate have resulted in a number of question marks within the nonprofit sector. While there may not be one clear […]
A new report by the American Alliance of Museums suggests that diversity issues are a significant challenge for museums, particularly in regards to their boards. The American Alliance of Museums is putting a spotlight on […]
A study released last year showed that only one-third of nonprofit board members engage in basic advocacy: working with the charity’s leaders to educate policy makers about the organization’s mission and services. That’s a big […]
Washington, DC – A broad, nationwide coalition of 501(c)(3) organizations, made up of charitable nonprofits, including religious institutions, and foundations, delivered a clear message to Congress today: maintain the current law that protects nonprofit organizations […]
Last week at the Women’s Philanthropy Institute Symposium hosted by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, participants talked about the urgent need in today’s political climate for nonprofit leaders to educate lawmakers about their work. […]
On March 7, Independent Sector hosted a digital learning event about positioning your organization for advocacy success. Allison Grayson, director of policy development and analysis, moderated a discussion between Anne Wallestad, president and CEO of […]
As the country prepares to inaugurate Donald Trump as our 45th president on Friday and leadership at all levels of government takes shape postelection, nonprofit executives and board members across the country are asking themselves […]
Anyone who has ever met Sonya Campion will say she dreams big. Nearly 10 years after she and her husband Tom created The Campion Foundation in Seattle, a 501(c)(3) organization, they wanted to accomplish more […]
BoardSource chief executive Anne Wallestad says advocacy is an “underutilized tool” at nonprofits but that charity leaders can help trustees do their part. Read the full post. Chronicle of Philanthropy