Philanthropy/ Nonprofit Sector additional resources
- Balkan Community Initiatives Fund
A public benefit fund that supports people's democratic efforts to build vibrant, stable and sustainable communities in Serbia and Montenegro.
- BoardSource
Increases the effectiveness of the nation's nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through consulting services, publications and education.
- Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy.
- Council of Michigan Foundations
A nonprofit membership association of over 400 grantmaking organizations working together to strengthen, promote and increase philanthropy in Michigan.
- Council on Foundations
Provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by its more than 2,000 members to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good.
- Ednannia - Ukraine
A Kyiv-based indigenous grantmaker that supports projects initiated by local grassroots groups throughout the country and provides them with consulting, training, information resources and networking opportunities.
- Center for Effective Philanthropy
Provides data enabling philanthropic funders to better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness and impact.
- Foundation Center
Headquartered in New York City, the Foundation Center is the most recognized source of information on private philanthropy in the United States.
- Independent Sector
The leadership forum for more than 600 charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.
- The Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies
Seeks to improve understanding and the effective functioning of not-for-profit, philanthropic, or civil society organizations in the U.S. and throughout the world.
- The Nonprofit Quarterly
A print and online publication promoting improved nonprofit management.
- Russian Community Foundation Partnership
Works to support and strengthen civil society by empowering people to improve local communities and promoting local philanthropy.
- VIA Foundation
A Czech Republic-based indigenous grantmaking that strengthens the country's nonprofit sector, builds philanthropy and supports community development.
- WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support)
A project that makes small grants as a way to strengthen and promote local philanthropic institutions around the world to serve as key players in the development process.