Directory of Philanthropy Resources

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Broadly defined, philanthropy is goodwill to mankind as demonstrated by the readiness to promote human welfare. The Philanthropy category in this directory provides an overview of the philanthropic sector, including guides and directories and methods of giving.

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Resources in This Category

• American Childhood Cancer Foundation

  http://www.acco.org/
  Dedicated to serving children with cancer who are being or have been treated at Western Washington hospitals and their immediate and extended family members, survivors, health care professionals, and bereaved families.

• Center for the Study of Philanthropy

  http://www.philanthropy.org/
  Follows trends in international, multicultural and women's philanthropy, features electronic conference information, research tools, programs, and publications.

• Charity Wire

  http://www.charitywire.com/
  Provides charity news, fundraising ideas, ten ways to help, directory of non-profit organizations, and a FAQ.

• Evergreen Charitable Trust

  http://www.evertrust.org/
  Exists to help build charitable endowments through life-insurance policies. Includes various plans, FAQs, glossary, example transactions, and contact information.

• Fidelity Charitable

  http://www.fidelitycharitable.org/
  Offers two charitable giving programs - a donor-advised fund, and a Pooled Income Fund providing immediate tax benefits and the flexibility to support any IRS-qualified U.S. public charity.

• GiveSpot.com

  http://www.givespot.com/
  Philanthropic portal aids in finding charitable opportunities online. Provides information on research foundations and non-profits, volunteer projects, research on social issues, and resources.

• How Philanthropy Works

  http://www.howstuffworks.com/philanthropy.htm
  Article explaining the various ways in which you can support charitable organizations, how to make sure a charity is legitimate, how philanthropies work, and links to resources.

• International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR)

  http://www.istr.org/
  Promotes research and education in the philanthropy, civil society and nonprofit sectors. Includes membership information, affinity groups, conferences, and publications.

• Jewish Communal Fund

  https://www.jcfny.org/
  Provides donors the opportunity to simplify their charitable giving and maximize tax savings through the use of donor-advised funds.

• JustGive.org

  http://www.justgive.org/
  Connects people with charities and causes. Provides a searchable nonprofit database, ways to give, donor info, inspiring stories and quotes, newsletter, and nonprofit resources.

• More Than Money

  http://www.morethanmoney.org/
  An organization that helps wealthy people learn to use their resources to create a better world. Features a quarterly journal, membership information, events, discussions, coaching groups, and an online store.

• National Center for Family Philanthropy

  http://www.ncfp.org/
  Encourages families and individuals to create and sustain philanthropic family foundations. Offers programs, publications, articles, resource links, a newsletter, calendar of events, and a FAQ.

• National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

  http://www.ncrp.org/
  Committed to making organized philanthropy more responsive to socially, economically and politically disenfranchised people. Features publications, current projects, and membership information.

• National Philanthropic Trust

  http://www.nptrust.org/
  Helps people create donor-advised funds to support charities, while maximizing tax deductions and eliminating paperwork. Features mission statement, guides, and philanthropic resources.

• Network for Good

  http://www.networkforgood.com/
  Uses the web to help people get more involved in philanthropy in the U.S. Features nonprofit resources, online donation forms, volunteer opportunities, and crisis relief news.

• onPhilanthropy

  http://onphilanthropy.com/
  A global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several e-mail newsletters.

• Philanthropy Roundtable

  http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/
  Association of nonprofit professionals and private donors. Features organization profile, history, email newsletter, the magazine "Philanthropy", online store, and meetings information.

• Philanthropy Women

  http://philanthropywomen.org/
  Offers articles on research and conversation.

• Resource Generation

  http://www.resourcegeneration.org/
  Offers a variety of programs for young people with wealth to explore how their financial resources relate to social justice and provide tools for them to take action. Also offers forums to promote cross class and intergenerational dialogues about money, class, and philanthropy.

• Schwab Charitable

  http://www.schwabcharitable.org/
  A national donor-advised fund whose mission is to increase charitable giving in the United States by offering ways to give, useful information and guidance.

• The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

  http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/
  An interdisciplinery academic center headquartered at Indiana University that seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service.

• The Charity Guide

  http://www.charity-charities.org/
  A searchable database of local charities. Includes tips for donors, new listings submission, and contact information.

• The Chronicle of Philanthropy

  http://www.philanthropy.com/
  News source for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and others involved in philanthropic enterprises.

• The Guardian - Charitable Giving

  http://www.theguardian.com/money/charitable-giving
  News, analysis and commentary on charitable giving.

• The Philanthropic Initiative

  http://www.tpi.org/
  Non-profit organization promotes growth of strategic philanthropy through research, educational programming, and consulting services. Provides profile of services, philanthropy articles, forum, email list, and events calendar.

• The Philanthropy Workshop

  http://www.tpw.org/
  Aims to promote philanthropy via research, debate, publications and by encouraging the philanthropic sector in Britain. Includes research and study opportunities, areas of activity, newsletter, and contact information.

• The T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving

  http://www.programforgiving.org/
  A national (USA) donor-advised fund.

• Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

  https://www.vanguardcharitable.org/
  Helps individuals setup a donor-advised fund and choose which charities will benefit. Includes fee structure, program overview, benefits, giving options, brochures, and contact information.

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