Independent Sector provides a wide variety of programs and services to help nonprofit and foundation staff, donors and volunteers learn about and engage in effective advocacy activities on issues that affect their ability to serve communities throughout the world. Join IS to take full advantage of these services! IS members and affiliates should contact our public policy department to get more involved in our public policy efforts.

Public Policy Action Institute
The 2013 Public Policy Action Institute will be held on September 28 and 29 in New York City. This exciting day-and-a-half session will bring together nonprofit leaders, policy advocates, and communications professionals to learn and share strategies to address key policy challenges facing our community. Learn more about PPAI 2013.

Monthly Legislative Update
The Monthly Legislative Update is a teleconference gathering, typically on the second Thursday of the month, for staff at IS member organizations to learn about the latest federal policy developments affecting our community and strategies for sharing solutions and concerns with Congress and the administration. Email us to RSVP or for more information.

Issue Briefings and Webinars
Join us for webinars and teleconferences that provide IS members and non-member allies with in-depth information on how major policy issues could affect the work of the nonprofit and philanthropic community and help nonprofits be more effective advocates. See a list of upcoming and recent webinars.

Stay Informed
Join the IS Policy Action Network to receive action alerts and breaking news updates about legislative and regulatory issues, as well as invitations to participate in task forces and advisory groups working on specific policy issues and advocacy strategies. Free for staff at IS member organizations. Email us to sign up for PAN.

A concise and informative email delivered daily to your inbox, the IS Daily Policy Digest summarizes the latest developments in policy, legislation, and regulation that affect the nonprofit community acquired from the leading public policy news sources. Members can search the archives or email us to sign up for Daily Policy Digest.

Daily Policy Digest
The IS Daily Policy Digest is a concise and informative members-only email that summarizes the latest developments in policy, legislation, and regulation that affect the nonprofit community acquired from the leading public policy news sources. Learn more about our Daily Policy Digest.