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Other Resources

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BoardSource (formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards)
BoardSource focuses on strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness of governing boards of nonprofit organizations by providing ideas, information, resources, and consulting services.

Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit management and improving their practice. Created in 1987, the Center pioneered and seeks to advance philanthropic studies as an academic field. The Center has also developed graduate degree and certificate programs in philanthropic studies and offers undergraduate through doctorate-level academic programs.

Community Foundation Locator
Many families set up donor-advised funds, supporting organizations, or other funds at community foundations, which focus their giving in a city, state, or region. This site provides a National database of community foundations across the U.S.

Foundation Center
The Center fosters public understanding of the foundation field. This site includes the "Foundation Finder," a listing of phone numbers and addresses for thousands of foundations, as well as an orientation to grantseeking, an introduction to proposal writing, links to foundations web sites, and more.

Fundsnet
This web site features an extensive list of links to funding resources on the web and an online forum for nonprofits.

The Grantmaking School
New in 2004, The Grantmaking School presents the first university-based, practitioner-led curriculum designed to advance the effectiveness of philanthropic practice.

Grantsmanship Center
The Grantsmanship Center provides fundraising training and information for the nonprofit sector. It offers seminars throughout the country and publishes a wide range of publications, including a free magazine on grant-related issues.

Inheritance Project
This nonprofit consulting firm works with heirs to enhance their understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with inherited wealth.

InnoNet Toolbox
This web site offers step-by-step guidance on how to develop program, evaluation, and fundraising plans. Plans can be created on the web site and then printed out. InnoNet, a nonprofit that provides evaluation services to nonprofits, created the web site.

List of Academic Centers Focusing on the Study of Philanthropy
Throughout the United States a number of academic centers are studying the field of philanthropy and nonprofits. Many of these centers research trends in philanthropy and the tax laws that affect philanthropy, and many sponsor graduate-level degrees in fundraising and nonprofit management. Some also conduct special programs that focus on promoting philanthropy within their community or among youth.

Minnesota Toolkit for Giving
The Minnesota Toolkit describes basic options for giving, and presents inspirational stories of donors and families. The site also includes a list of helpful resources, both printed and online.

National Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The mission of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management is to provide leadership in enhancing a civil society by challenging and strengthening those who deliver management and governance support services to nonprofit organizations.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations
Network of 40 state and regional associations with a collective membership of more than 20,000 community nonprofits. NCNA publishes State Tax Trends, a quarterly newsletter that reports on state and local tax issues, and Field Notes, a series of case studies on innovative program initiatives carried out by state and regional associations of nonprofit organizations.

Newtithing Group
Group founded to encourage individuals and institutions to increase their charitable giving, by helping prospective donors to determine their ability to give based on current income, investment assets, and expenses.

The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide at www.nonprofitbasics.org, captures and organizes good practices to assist nonprofits in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. The free Guide, with ten topic areas, is designed as a one-stop-shop for nonprofit leaders, foundation staff, and university faculty and students.

Center on Wealth and Philanthropy
Research institute housed at Boston College studying trends in family giving, and the motivation of that giving.

The Philanthropic Initiative
This not-for-profit organization promotes philanthropy through various national initiatives and provides philanthropic design and management services to individuals.

Women in Philanthropy
Devoted to the important role of women in philanthropy. Includes link to annotated list of books, articles, and Internet sites related to the topics of women and philanthropy.

Women's Philanthropy Institute
The Women's Philanthropy Institute inspires, educates, and encourages women to effect change in the world through philanthropy.