Support IS as we begin our next 25 years

During 2005, Independent Sector celebrates its 25th Anniversary. The organization was founded on March 5, 1980, by nonprofit leaders who believed that by working together the charitable community could increase the benefits it brought to people across the country and around the world. Since then, IS has sponsored ground-breaking research, fought for public policies that support a dynamic, independent sector, and created unparalleled resources so staff, boards, and volunteers can improve their organizations and better serve their communities.

On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, we thank the pioneers who started with an idea that became Independent Sector and the members of our coalition who work together build a stronger voice for the charitable community and for the millions of people it serves. Join IS in celebrating 25 years of leadership for America's independent sector and the communities it serves.

Learn more about IS's achievements:

• 25th Anniversary timeline (pdf)
• “A Brief Overview of Independent Sector (or twenty five years in five minutes or less!)” by Founding President Brian O'Connell
• A Retrospective from IS's first treasurer, Mary Ripley
• Views from CEOs of IS member organizations on how the sector has evolved