Independent Sector to Host Expert Panel on Charitable Sector Advocacy
Independent Sector announced a new Principles Panel on Advocacy, convening 25 leading experts to craft practical guidance for nonprofit leaders. The panel will meet starting April 24, 2026 and aims to publish its recommendations by fall 2026. It builds on the organization’s 33‑point Principles for Good Governance, which are being updated to address advocacy challenges. The effort responds to a sharp drop in nonprofit advocacy participation—from 74% in 2002 to just 31% in 2022—driven by capacity, funding, and legal uncertainties.
Independent Sector and Do Good Institute Release New Value of Volunteer Time of $36.14 Per Hour
Independent Sector and the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute announced that the national value of a volunteer hour has risen to $36.14, a 3.9% increase over 2024. The estimate, based on 2025 BLS wage data, applies to all 50...
Nonprofit Leaders Welcome Court Decision Protecting Public Trust
A federal court on March 31 rejected a proposed settlement that would have weakened the Johnson Amendment, the 70‑year‑old law barring partisan political activity by 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The ruling, based on the Tax Anti‑Injunction Act, leaves the law intact and...