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The second day explored new technologies, the challenges facing independent practices in 2025, and the future of independent eyewear, along with business and leadership education. Event sponsors also gave insight, with brief presentations from: xeyex, Heart Eye, Ocuco, Topcon Healthcare, and Positive Impact. Receive the latest news, research, resources, events, and inspiration from Independent Sector and our national summit. Ahead of Mother's Day, Dr. Akilah Watkins reflects on the women who power nonprofits and the importance of coming together. In the May 2025 edition of DC Download, learn about the reconciliation bill, Trump's attacks on Harvard, and more. Every day, my team and I are fielding dozens of calls from members asking what comes next. Now is the time to be clear about what Independent Sector is doing and how it matters to you. We’re showing up. We’ve been working tirelessly to ensure nonprofits and philanthropies don’t just react to policy changes — they help shape them. The value of volunteer time data increases the visibility of the role of volunteers and highlights their contributions advancing nonprofit organizations’ missions. It quantifies their impact and demonstrates the return on investment of strategic volunteer engagement. Today the main Lombard nationalist parties are the Lombard League and Pro Lombardy Independence. Like in the rest of Europe, during the Romantic Era there was an awakening of the national sentiment in Lombardy. The Napoleonic creation of the Cispadane Republic, which was later replaced by the Cisalpine one, opened the doors to the political debate. Full-Day Pre-Summit Training Events (3) ($75,000) Enjoy an exclusive naming opportunity for one of three full-day workshops and training sessions led by Independent Sector’s experts and special guests. Each event will be tailored to a specific audience: Independent Sector member CEOs; nonprofit government relations and advocacy professionals; and nonprofit COOs/CFOs. Running from 10:00 AM Is the stock market closed on the 4th of July? When is it usually open? The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3 Independent Sector creates, shares knowledge, and researches to understand and accelerate the impact of the nonprofit sector. By assessing the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector as a whole, we can benefit from a clearer path toward driving more health and equity in our communities. Overview Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025 will bring together professionals from across the charitable sector — nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs — to build capacity, enhance knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, expand networking, and support advocacy. We create, share knowledge, and research to understand and accelerate the impact of the nonprofit sector. By assessing the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector as a whole, we can map out a clearer path toward driving more health and equity in our communities. Independent Sector’s National Summit is more than just another conference. It’s a gathering for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders who are passionate about using collective power to tackle the pressing challenges facing communities and the country. Day One of Our Common Future was as exciting, jam-packed, and compelling as you’d expect at a conference that is harnessing the creativity, inspiration, and energy of the entire charitable sector! Jointly hosted by Independent Sector, the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the Michigan Nonprofit Association, changemakers from all over the country are here in Detroit to focus on and [] Our events, including our national summit, are designed to build connections, share knowledge, and nurture leadership. Join us and changemakers from around our nation. Receive the latest news, research, resources, events, and inspiration from Independent Sector and our national summit. Events We're stronger together. Discover the dynamic summit schedule packed with expert-led workshops, hands-on trainings, exclusive site visits, and high-impact networking opportunities! Together, we’ll harness the collective power of the charitable sector to tackle the complex challenges shaping our communities and country. How old is America in 2025? Here's what to know about United States Independence Day and the meaning behind Fourth of July. The United States charitable sector, made up of 1.9 million nonprofits and philanthropies, is facing an increasingly uncertain landscape. With new executive orders every day and a rapidly changing political environment, the sector is contending with new challenges and threats. But it’s times of Don’t miss the Policy Professionals Advocacy Intensive (PPAI) — a one-day, high-impact conference hosted by Independent Sector. Exclusively for experienced policy professionals, this intensive offers an in-depth look at the complex challenges shaping the future of the charitable sector. From food banks to mental health services, from after-school programs to disaster response— nonprofits step up. Not just in crisis, but every day, in every corner of our communities. More trusted than any other sector, nonprofits are the glue holding us together—even when the country feels divided.
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