Internet Resources
The following organizations offer more information on nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and foundations.
The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a charity watchdog organization that was formed through the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance helps donors make informed giving decisions and advances high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public. The Alliance produces in-depth evaluative reports on national charities based on comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability and publishes a quarterly magazine, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper of the nonprofit world.
The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center’s mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. Its website offers many resources for both grantmakers and grantseekers.
GrantCraft
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.
GuideStar
GuideStar was created in order to connect people and organizations with valuable information to improve the world around them. GuideStar is the leader in providing comprehensive data on more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations, connecting them with donors, foundations, businesses, and governing agencies in a nationwide community of giving. GuideStar’s searchable database provides information that can be used to verify non-profit status of organizations, to obtain their contact information, and to review their IRS Forms 990.
The Independent Sector
Independent Sector is the leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.
National Center for Family Philanthropy
The mission of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is to promote philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families. NCFP’s website offers many resources to assist families engaged in philanthropy.
Membership Organizations
The Association of Small Foundations
The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) is a membership organization was founded to support the 60,000 US-based smaller foundations which are led entirely by volunteer boards or operated by just a few staff. ASF’s site offers information and publications for the boards and staff of small foundations.
The Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations (COF) is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. COF provides leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities to members and to the general public.
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving. The Forum’s network focuses on the philanthropy of the city, state, and multi-state areas of the U.S. and encompasses 31 regional associations of grantmakers.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) is a coalition of grantmakers committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations. GEO’s website offers a wealth of information on effective philanthropy, evaluation and capacity building.
The Grants Managers Network
The Grants Managers Network is an affinity group of the Council on Foundations, providing a forum to exchange information about grants management and its relevance to efficient and effective grant making.
Women & Philanthropy
Women & Philanthropy is a network and a voice for positive change in the field of philanthropy. Women & Philanthropy’s research, events, services and network of members have helped increase both the amount of philanthropic dollars awarded to women and girls and the number of women working at all levels in the field of philanthropy.
This page is designed to provide you with information to inform your philanthropic giving. Please use this page to find internet resources, membership organizations, and other resources that can help you to guide your philanthropy.