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 2011 Public Policy Action Institute was held on October 29 and 30 in Chicago, Illinois. This exciting day-and-a-half session brought together nonprofit leaders, policy advocates, and communications professionals to learn and share strategies to address key policy challenges facing our community. The 2012 Public Policy Action Institute will be held in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the 2011 PPAI.

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.

Most Recent Webinar: Strategic Advocacy: A Framework for Achieving Policy Outcomes

Next Webinar: A Conversation with Lois Learner, Director of IRS Exempt Organizations for the Internal Revenue Service,  January 26 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

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.