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Independent Sector is a coalition of
nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...
s, foundations and corporate giving programs in the United States. Founded in 1980, it is the first organization to combine the grant seekers and grantees. Located in
Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with ...
, Independent Sector largely works on federal policy issues that affect the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, including tax incentives and exemption status of organizations within the sector. Several other organizational goals include cultivating leaders and emerging leaders, supporting and enhancing organizational effectiveness and ethical practices, and being the vital voice of the sector.


History

Independent Sector was created in 1980 with the merger of two nonprofit associations: the National Council of Philanthropy and the Coalition of National Voluntary Organizations. The charter meeting was held in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 1980. Brian O'Connell was the first president and John W. Gardner was the first Governing Board Chair.


Leadership

Dr. Akilah Watkins is the President and CEO of Independent Sector as of January 2023.Independent Sector Names Dr. Akilah Watkins as Incoming President and CEO https://independentsector.org/blog/independent-sector-names-dr-akilah-watkins-as-incoming-president-and-ceo/ Since its founding in 1980, Independent Sector has had the following board chairs:


References


External links

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Independent Sector Records, 1971-1996
, Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives, IUPUI University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis {{Authority control Organizations established in 1980 Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.