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Philanthropy Resources
Publications and
Current Event Information
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Philanthropy News Network
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A
daily journal of
philanthropic news.
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- The
Chronicle of Philanthropy
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A
bi-monthly publication on the
many different aspects of
philanthropy and nonprofits.
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Indiana
University Press Philanthropy
Books
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Resource
for current books and
periodicals on giving.
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The
Independent Sector
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Information
about IS programs and
publications.
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- The
Aspen Institute
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Current
news on the challenges facing
society, as well as
publication and workshop
information.
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- Stateline.org
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This
site will track issues as
they appear on the public
agenda in state capitals.
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Philanthropy
Journal
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This online news source, published by the A.J.
Fletcher Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina,
covers state, national, and international news
about fundraising, giving, managing,
volunteering and technology in the philanthropic
and nonprofit community.
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General
and Information Resources
- Council
on Foundations
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A
national association of grantmakers.
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The
Forum of Regional
Associations of Grantmakers
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Links
to other membership
associations like Philanthropy Northwest all
over the country.
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Foundation Center
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A
wealth of information on
grantmaking and grantseeking.
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Chronicle of Philanthropy Technology Guide
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The Chronicle has complied a thorough list of
resources to help nonprofits with their
technology needs.
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The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards
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Endless information
for both philanthropists and charities on
everything from the basics of giving to tax
issues and current news on accountability and
legislation.
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Foundation Advocacy Initiative
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This project of the Alliance for Justice
educates grantmakers on their legal rights to
support advocacy work through workshops,
technical assistance, and guides specifically
targeted for funders. This project encourages
foundations to support nonprofit advocacy work,
allowing nonprofits to influence public policy
with confidence and commitment.
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Foundation In a Box
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Foundation in a Box is a collaboration that
offers materials from many leading foundation
writers and advisors. Here you'll find hundreds
of articles, questions & answers, worksheets,
and more. The Resource Library is for
subscribers only, but the New Foundation and
Professional Directory sections are free to the
public.
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Social Investors Forum
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SIF offers nonprofits the opportunity
to increase skills and diversify your agency’s funding
streams.
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More Than
Money
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A Web
site designed to provide a safe forum for this
discussion, and to support people in the
wealthiest five percent to create a better
world. They also hold conferences, offer
coaching, and publish More Than Money Journal,
a quarterly packed with stories and articles.
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National
Committee for Responsible
Philanthropy
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A
self-described progressive
organization looking at new
ways for philanthropy to be
effective.
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National
Center for Family
Philanthropy
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A
wealth of information for
trustee, staff and others
involved with Family
Foundations.
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Center
for Effective Philanthropy
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An
organization dedicated to
helping charitable
foundations and other donors
think and work more
strategically.
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Center
for the Study of Philanthropy
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Information
and working papers on
progressive philanthropy.
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National
Center for Education
Statistics
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Everything
you ever wanted to know about
schools and education.
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Council
for Aid to Education
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A
national nonprofit dedicated
to enhancing the
effectiveness of corporate
and other private sector
support of education.
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Board Source (formally the National
Center for Nonprofit Boards)
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An
organization that works with
both board members and staff
to strengthen nonprofit
boards.
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National
Network of Grantmakers
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A
membership association of
grantmakers committed to
progressive social change.
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Guidestar
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A
one-stop information page.
Database of 650,000
nonprofits, independent
foundations and grantmaking
public charities, resource
exchange center, updated
news, and much more.
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National
Center for Charitable
Statistics
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A
project of the Urban
Institute, this organization
collects and distributes
information on nonprofits for
use by the government,
research and nonprofit
communities.
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The
Philanthropy Roundtable
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Information
on the organization and the
publication Philanthropy, as
well as their other
publications.
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GrantCraft
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A project of the Ford Foundation, this Web
site offers grantmakers tools, tips and
techniques for effective grantmaking. GrantCraft
offers guides, videos, and case studies that
present the practitioner's view of philanthropy.
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Catalog of Philanthropy
Four
areas around the country, including Whatcom
County, Washington have compiled information for
current and potential philanthropists.
Hurwit & Associates
The Web site for this legal counsel of philanthropy
and nonprofits is loaded with information and FAQs
on topics like starting a nonprofit, governance and
bylaws, restricted funds, advocacy and much more.
Philanthropic
Capacity-Building Resources (PCBR) Database
This database was begun by Human Interaction
Research Institute in 2001 and updated in December
2004. This searchable database contains 332
foundation programs that strengthen nonprofits
across the US and internationally. It is located on
HIRI's website at
www.humaninteract.org, and can be used free of
charge by funders, nonprofits, researchers and
providers of capacity-building services.
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Links
to other Regional
Associations of Grantmakers
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Philanthropy Northwest is one of many Regional
Associations of Grantmakers around the country.
Use this link to find one in
your area.
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