Making Connections:
Associations and Donor Networks
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organizations and others to link to the National Center's site at www.ncfp.org!
Regional
Associations of Grantmakers
Regional associations exist to enhance the effectiveness of private philanthropy in
distinct geographic regions (city, state, or multi-state areas). They respond to the
specific needs and interests of their members.
In addition to holding annual conferences and various
educational programs, many RAGs support peer networking groups for trustees and staff of
family philanthropies. A growing number also offer publications directed towards donors
and trustees.
Affinity
Groups of Grantmakers
Affinity groups and specific-interest grantmaking associations represent a variety of
different causes, issues, and population groups. Although many are volunteer-managed, a
growing number are formally organized, have obtained 501(c)(3) status, and have paid
staff. Both informal networks and formal organizations provide current and useful
information for grantmakers on specific funding areas. Some offer technical assistance,
publish newsletters and other publications and several conduct workshops and conferences.
Association
of Small Foundations
National association for foundations with small staffs. Provide management and
administration assistance, and helps connect funders to others with similar interests and
challenges.
Council on Foundations
National association of foundations and corporate giving programs that serves the public
good by promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy.
More than Money
Publishes More than Money, a quarterly journal on the human side of money and
philanthropy. Offers private consulting on relationship and family money issues, and runs
a listserv for donors to talk with others about these issues.
Independent
Sector
This national association works to encourage philanthropy, volunteering, not-for-profit
initiatives, and citizen actions that will help to better serve people and communities.
Philanthropy
Roundtable
The founding principles of this national association are that voluntary private action
offers the best means of addressing many of society’s needs, and that a vibrant
private sector is critical to creating the wealth that makes philanthropy possible.
Social Venture Partner
Networks
These are networks of individual, couples, and families who pool their grantmaking funds
to try and leverage their impact in agreed upon areas. Many offer training seminars and
advice on other forms of philanthropy. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).
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