Independent Sector

Founded in 1980, Independent Sector is the first affinity group in the field to combine grantmakers and grantees. In addition to hosting perhaps the largest annual sector-wide convening in the country, Independent Sector also works on federal policy issues that affect the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, including tax incentives and exemption status of organizations within the sector. The organization is now undertaking a multiyear strategic planning exercise, facilitated by the nonprofit consulting firm, Monitor Institute, to learn from and strategically adjust to the most salient trends likely to affect civil society in the years ahead. A grant for general operating support will help to facilitate this and other ongoing work by Independent Sector.