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Donors and Grantmakers
Last updated September 2009
Welcome to our general subject guide for donors and grantmakers. Here you'll find links to a wide range of resources for donors and grantmakers on our site and around the world.
If you know of a resource that you think we should add to our collection, please send an e-mail to editor@charityvillage.com with the details.Articles | Resource Web Sites | Online Publications | Organizations | Educational programs | Conferences/Seminars | Associations | Consultants | Services/Products | Book Reviews
Articles
From the Research Section of the Library at CharityVillage®:
- Accountability
- Donor Relations and Recognition
- Foundation Management
- Legal Issues
- Legislation and Regulation
- Philanthropy
- Social Investment
- Stewardship
- Other Research Articles
Resource Web Sites
- American Institute of Philanthropy
A charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions. The site includes articles and news about charitable giving, tips for giving wisely, a helpful-hints guide for getting the most for the dollars you donate, tips for online giving; answers to frequently asked questions, and more.Canadian Book of Charities
A searchable database of Canadian charities organized alphabetically and by subject area. Also includes information for professionals dealing in wills and trusts.- Center for Effective Philanthropy
Advances the practice of philanthropy by providing management and governance tools, research reports, and other publications that help to define, assess, and improve overall foundation performance.- Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy
Promotes more effective philanthropy and strengthens the nonprofit sector through research that informs philanthropic decision making and public policy to advance public problem solving.- Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
A multidisciplinary research center specializing in the study of spirituality, wealth, philanthropy, and other aspects of cultural life in an age of affluence. Founded in 1970, CWP is a recognized authority on the relation between economic wherewithal and philanthropy, the motivations for charitable involvement, and the underlying meaning and practice of care.- Charity Navigator
A nonprofit organization that aims to help donors find the charity that best matches their interests and beliefs. The site offers analysis of the financial health of more than 1,100 charities, giving calculators, a donors bill of rights, articles about philanthropy, and other resources aimed at donors.- Council on Foundations
For 50 years, the Council on Foundations has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grantmaking activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal services, and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate funders.- Cybergrants
An online meeting place for grant-seekers and foundations. Nonprofits can search grant guidelines and create on-line proposals which are submitted directly to member foundations. Member foundations can use a grantmaking and reporting system which allows for on-line proposal reviews.- Disaster Grantmaking Guide
Prepared by the European Foundation Centre, this guide is intended to inform foundations and corporate grantmakers interested in becoming more effective and strategic in their disaster grantmaking. (Please note: this guide is in PDF format.)- Foundation Center, The
The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects.- Foundations Online
A directory of links to American grantmaking foundations, including community foundations, corporate and private foundations.- Funders' Network
The Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities exists to inspire, strengthen, and expand philanthropic leadership and funders' abilities to support organizations working to improve communities through better development decisions and growth policies. Resources include publications, case studies, tools, news, and tips for grantseekers.- Funders Online
An initiative of the European Foundation Centre Orpheus Programme. The mission of the European Foundation Centre (EFC), the site offers online tools and information for foundations and corporate funders in Europe.- Give.org
Created by the Better Business Bureau, this site offers lots of information related to ethical standards within the charitable community. Resources are included to help both donors and charities, such as charity reports, tips on giving, and charity standards.- Giving Forum (The)
Created by the Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the site offers knowledge centres dedicated to giving circles, rural philanthropy, engaging professional advisors, youth in philanthropy, and much more.- Grantcraft
A source of practical wisdom from grantmakers on the tools and techniques of effective grant making, including guides, case studies, and other articles all available for free download.- Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Offers an online content database of more than 1,000 resources, articles, links, and research papers related to grantmaking and organizational effectiveness.- GuideStar
A searchable database of more than 620,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States.- Japan Foundation Center
The Japan Foundation Center is a private foundation established by executives of private grant-making foundations in Japan to provide authoritative information on foundations in Japan that award grants, prizes, or scholarships and to publicize the social role and significance of the activities of private grant-making foundations to encourage the practice of philanthropy in Japan's private sector.- Lewis Clare Partnership - Grants Administration
Offers a resource centre aimed at anyone working in grants administration and corporate giving. It includes a series of summary checklists covering a range of key issues in the grantmaking process, as well as detailed toolkits to help you implement specific functions.- Minnesota Council on Foundations
Geared towards grantmakers and seekers, this site has a wealth of free resources including newsletters, principles for grantmakers, and a beginner's guide to applying for grants.- National Center for Charitable Statistics
The national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. It is a program of the Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, and its mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities.- Network for Good Learning Center
Provides a variety of articles for nonprofits covering fundraising, marketing, social networking, and more.
- Nonprofnet
A collection of philanthropy-related information provided by Program on Nonprofit Corporations, Faculty of Business, Queensland University of Technology.- onPhilanthropy.com
onPhilanthropy.com is a global resource for nonprofit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several e-mail newsletters, as well as a variety of other resources.- Philanthropy Australia
Philanthropy Australia is the national association which represents Australia's leading grantmaking private, family and corporate trusts and foundations.- Philanthropy UK
A resource for free and impartial advice to aspiring philanthropists who want to give effectively. It offers current news, information and best practices on giving, a comprehensive guide to giving, as well as resources for grantseekers.- Smartlink
Your one-stop-shop for free and useful ideas and insights, created just for donors, foundation trustees and others who give locally, to neighborhoods and communities.- United States International Grantmaking Project (USIG)
An educational and informational resource for those interested in doing international grantmaking. Includes an introduction to the practice of international grantmaking, resources for different types of funders, and information for grantseekers.- Venture Philanthropy Partners
This site contains a number of resources focusing on venture philanthropy, including reports, studies and trends in the field, speeches, success stories, publications, as well as a newsletter.- Washington Grantmakers
Includes a range of nonprofit resources, including grantseeking and grantmaking help, news, and best practices in philanthropy.- World Philanthropists
A collection of news, articles, resources, and tools aimed at helping philanthropists to better understand the world of philanthropy and make informed decisions about their charitable giving.- Other Online Resources at CharityVillage
Online Publications
- Building Community Foundations, A newsletter for community foundation personnel on grantmaking, operations, and effectiveness.
- Council Columns Newsletter, from the Council On Foundations, providing hands-on information on the practice of grant-making. Requires free registration prior to signup.
- Foundation Watch, a monthly newsletter that examines the grantmaking of private foundations.
- Grantmakers In Health Bulletin, a biweekly newsletter that contains breaking news in health philanthropy on grants, people, surveys and studies, and upcoming conferences. Once a month, the bulletin features a Grantmaker Focus spotlighting the activities and accomplishments of one of GIH's Funding Partners.
- Grantsmanship Center Magazine, a free, quarterly web-zine presenting useful how-to articles from the print publication of the same name.
- Philanthropy, the free online version of the print magazine published by the Philanthropy Roundtable, an American association of individual donors, corporate giving representatives, foundation staff and trustees, and trust and estate officers.
- Philanthropy Journal, a publication which helps people understand, support and work in the nonprofit world. Through a daily web site and weekly email bulletin, it delivers online news and information about philanthropy and nonprofits.
- Philanthropy News Digest, a weekly online news service of the Foundation Center, summarizing philanthropy-related articles and feature stories in the U.S. media.
- Other Online Publications at CharityVillage
Organizations
Educational Programs
CharityVillage Campus
Links to educational programs, courses, and opportunities related to the nonprofit sector.
Conferences/Seminars
Associations
- AAGP --- American Association of Grant Professionals
Enhances the role of grant developers who work for public or private organizations. The association offers professional certifications, maintains a code of ethics, and promotes the public image of professional grant developers.
- AHP --- Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada
The leading education organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals in Canada.
Supports Philanthropy by fostering the development and growth of gift planning.
325 Dalhousie Street, Suite 201, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7G2
1-888-430-9494; Fax: 613-232-7286; E-mail: info@cagp-acpdp.org
- Toronto Round Table
- A.C.P.D.P. --- Association canadienne des professionnels en dons planifiés
e-mail: lemiegi@cam.org
- CEGN --- Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network (National: Toronto, ON)
A membership group of private, community, public and corporate foundations, and government and corporate funders that give grants in support of the Canadian environment.
- CFC --- Community Foundations of Canada (National: Ottawa, ON)
Works to enhance the quality of life and vitality in Canadian communities by supporting and promoting the fund development, grantmaking and leadership of community foundations.
- Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (US)
A membership association of 29 of the largest RAGs in the United States. RAGs themselves are associations of area grantmakers - more than 3,200 nationwide - who affiliate to enhance the effectiveness of private philanthropy in their regions.
- PFC --- Philanthropic Foundations Canada (previously Private Foundations Canada)
A member association of private grantmaking foundations which was created to be a catalyst in building a community of foundations, and encouraging a climate of generosity, collaboration, and innovation.
- WINGS --- Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (International: Brussels, Belgium)
A global network of membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers that have joined together for networking and professional development opportunities.
- Other Professional Associations listed at CharityVillage
Consultants
Services/Products
Book Reviews
- Agile Philanthropy: Understanding foundation effectiveness
- Community Visions, Community Solutions: Grantmaking for Comprehensive Impact
- Global Profit and Global Justice
- High Impact Philanthropy
- How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas
- Seven Faces of Philanthropy (The)
- Strengthening Nonprofit Performance: A Funder's Guide to Capacity Building
- Women Who Gave Away Millions
- Other Book Reviews at CharityVillage
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