Independent Sector Public Policy Action Institute 2013: Key Issues in Tax Reform

  Day Two of the Independent Sector Public Policy Action Institute kicked off with a session on tax reform moderated by Kyle Caldwell, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and divided into five hot topics. Charitable Deduction. Richard Schmalbeck, Duke University School of Law, discussed the availability of a charitable contribution deduction only to itemized filers and the […]

Independent Sector Annual Conference – 2006

While I was not able to attend the Independent Sector Annual Conference held this year in Minneapolis, I was able to follow some of the happenings thanks to the Independent Sector website.  The conference was attended by over 700 nonprofit leaders and scholars and highlighted the importance of collaboration in the nonprofit sector. Diana Aviv, […]

Sen. Grassley’s Remarks at the Independent Sector Conference – 2005

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) made the following remarks at the 25th Annual Independent Sector Conference on October 24, 2005: – “I see the need for greater responsibility of donors and charities to safeguard the public trust.” – “I’m pleased with much of the work from the Nonprofit Panel.  There’s much common ground.  […]