Links to National Sites
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The Council on Foundations provides
education, training, professional development, and publication to help grantmakers respond
to society and public issues.
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The Foundation Center
is a national source of factual data on philanthropy. Publications and
a network of library
reference collections help grantseekers identify funding sources.
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Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE) focuses on educational
issues, and is a clearinghouse for corporate matching gift programs. |
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Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers promotes
philanthropy by inspiring and enhancing the leadership and capacity of
regional associations of grantmakers and their members in promoting the public good.
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GuideStar provides information
about the programs and finances of more than 850,000 American charities and
nonprofits. Includes news stories on philanthropy and resources for donors and
volunteers.
Guidestar
also has a tutorial for understanding IRS Form 990.
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The Independent Sector provides
research on the nonprofit sector, promotes philanthropy and volunteering, and maintains
an active
government relations office.
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BBB Wise
Giving Alliance develops
and supports sound standards in philanthropy to help contributors make wise decisions.
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| Boardsource
Nationwide
information center on boards. Helps design board training, publishes material on
nonprofit management. |
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy The
bi-weekly newspaper of the non-profit world providing news for charity leaders, fund
raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise.
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National Center for Family Philanthropy assists families and
individuals in creating and sustaining their philanthropic missions,
focusing solely on matters of importance to families engaged in
philanthropy and their effective giving through research, educational
materials and programs. |
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Affinity
Group Network Members are a source of grant
making information in their areas of interest. Some groups emphasize networking and
information exchange among members, while others advocate for an issue or cause. |
| Philanthropy
Journal is a free online news publication
published by the A.J. Fletcher Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. It
covers state, national, and international news about fundraising,
giving, managing, volunteering and technology in the philanthropic and
nonprofit community. Job postings and a free weekly e-mail bulletin are
also available. |
| Alliance for Justice
A
national association of
environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, children's and consumer advocacy
organizations. The Alliance advances the cause of justice for all Americans. |
| OMB Watch focuses on budget issues,
regulatory policy, nonprofit advocacy, access to government information, and activities at
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). |
| GrantCraft:
Practical Wisdom for Grantmakers, a project of the Ford
Foundation, offers resources from grantmakers for grantmakers on
the tools and techniques of effective grant making. Tools available
include guides, videos, and case studies that present the practitioners'
view of philanthropy. |
| Idealist
Directory of nonprofit and
volunteering resources on the Web, with information provided by 16,000 organizations in
130 countries. |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable advocates 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. |
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Council on Foundations Other Links page
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Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
is a global network of more than 90 membership associations serving
grantmakers and support organizations serving philanthropy, which have
joined together to create opportunities to learn from and support one
another, develop modes of communication
and collaboration, and contribute to the strengthening of philanthropy
worldwide
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Members of the
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
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New England Board of Higher Education
Mission: to increase educational opportunities and services in New England and promote
regional coordination and efficient use of educational resources. |
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Connecticut Voices for Children A statewide membership organization established to help citizens become better
advocates for the well-being of children and youth in all of Connecticut's communities. |
| Connecticut
Government Page
Official Web site
for Connecticut. |
| Connecticut Resources
Links to internet resources found
in the state of Connecticut. |
| Connecticut Nonprofit Consultant Directory
Look for a consultant or post your consulting expertise. |
| Connecticut
Association of Nonprofits |
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