Philanthropy - General information




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Council on Foundations - Nonprofit membership organization that "provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good."

Philanthropy News Digest (PND) - a weekly news service of The Foundation Center featuring "philanthropy-related articles culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide."

The Foundation Center - "maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants" through it "mission to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy."

The Future of Philanthropy - Reports and resources "dedicated to understanding the whole spectrum of philanthropic giving" including "many new forms of community philanthropy where individuals come together to organize their giving."

Community Foundations - "Learn about the 650 community foundations throughout the United States serving donors, professional advisors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States."

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers - "a national philanthropic leader and a network of 32 regional associations of grantmakers."

Northern California Grantmakers - "a leading voice for philanthropy and the nonprofit community in California and beyond."

Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement/PACE - "a community of grantmakers and donors committed to strengthening democracy by using the power, influence and resources of philanthropy to open pathways to participation." Formerly the Grantmaker Forum on Commuity & National Service founded in 1993.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University - "increasing the understanding of philanthropy, improving its practice, and enhancing participation in philanthropy."

Dorothy A Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership - an "academic center on philanthropy and nonprofit leadership dedicated to social change and community improvement at local, regional, national, and international levels."


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