Who we are is

what we stand for.

A Call to Action-

Where We Engage

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Constraints on Nonprofit Sustainability

INIE continues demanding greater accountability for decreased funding; burdensome paperwork; irrational regulations.

Threats to Capacity Building

We work against actions that hamper the nonprofit sector's effectiveness in terms of organization and financial stability, program quality, and growth; limits on professional development; the overhead myth.

Restrictions on Nonprofit Participation

INIE works against diminishing the full and equal participation of nonprofits in dialogues affecting their communities and constituents.

Other Instances

INIE will work on behalf of issues outside of the scope of our established Advocacy Principles if proposed by a member or multiple members and approved by a majority of INIE’s board.

Advocacy

Nonprofits are the voice of the people they serve and have higher visibility and a better understanding of the people they serve and their communities. Nonprofits provide services and benefits not provided by businesses and governments, including career and job training, education, day care, elder services and so much more.

That’s why our team at INIE is committed to the following causes:

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  • Because a strong nonprofit sector is integral to a robust economy, nonprofit leaders and advocates should be engaged in efforts to impact/develop the larger economic landscape.

  • Investments in the nonprofit sector have a significant positive impact on the region’s economy and allow people to lead better, more productive lives.

  • Effective nonprofit organizations require resources. Unreasonable limitations on nonprofits severely undermine the sector's ability to do good.

  • Nonprofit organizations, like other businesses, rely on human capital to succeed. Reasonable expenditures on continuing education and professional development – both for staff and board members – are an essential investment.

  • The public, private and nonprofit sectors must work in partnership to ensure a vibrant community now and in the future.

  • Important issues that impact or threaten the nonprofit sector require a prompt, thoughtful response to ensure the sustainability of local and regional nonprofits.