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Select a category of grantmaker links to view:
Professional Development for Philanthropy
Engaging Young People in Philanthropy
Philanthropy Research, Teaching and Ideas
Blogs about Philanthropy
Professional Development for Philanthropy
Affinity Groups
National funder networks offer specialized support on program-related issues (i.e. Grantmakers in Health), foundation management (i.e. Grants Managers Network) and identity-based support (i.e. Hispanics in Philanthropy). This link provides a list of those affinity groups recognized by the Council on Foundations. (Shameless plug: as of Fall 2004, EPIP is on this list!)
Regional Associations of
Grantmakers
Find the Regional Association of Grantmakers near you. These membership associations of foundations and other funders help to strengthen philanthropy at local (i.e. San Diego Grantmakers), state (i.e. Arizona Grantmakers Forum) and multi-state (i.e. Southeastern Council of Foundations) levels.
Calendar of Major Philanthropy Meetings
A comprehensive list of philanthropic conferences and events sponsored by the Council on Foundations, Affinity Groups, and other major philanthropic and nonprofit colleague groups.
GrantCraft
A source of practical wisdom for grantmakers on the tools and techniques of effective grantmaking. GrantCraft offers guides, videos, and case studies that present the practitioner's view of philanthropy.
The Foundation Center's resources for grantmakers
In addition to abundant resources for fundraisers, the Center provides services tailored to grantmakers needs, including e-updates, website hosting, publicizing your grants, and help with grantee referrals.
Alliance for Justice's foundation advocacy initiative
Assists foundations in understanding/navigating tax regulations, to enable them to support advocacy.
The Grantmaking School
A university-based program teaching the techniques and ethics of grantmaking. Geared specifically to meet the practical needs of grantmakers on topics such as strategic grantmaking for enhanced impact, robust due diligence, and ethics for action.
Council on Foundations' professional development page
Offers educational events, audiotapes, online learning, mentor and fellowship programs, knowledge bank, and documents you need. Developed for newcomers, journeymen grantmakers and foundation chief officers to increase organizational performance.
Fellowships in Philanthropy: Policy and Curriculum Brief
This report, available here as a .pdf document (also available from the EPIP office in a lovely hard copy published version) is useful for enhancing foundation fellowship programs, as well as the professional development of any and all foundation staff. Many thanks to author Melange Matthews, Packard Foundation and San Francisco Foundation for providing this resource.
Project Streamline
Project Streamline is a collaborative effort of organizations from both sides of the grantmaker/grantseeker divide who are studying grant application and reporting practices, their impact on grantseekers and grantmakers, and the implications for the field.
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support
A global network of more than 100 membership associations and support organisations that serve grantmakers.
Grantmakers Without Borders
A funders network committed to helping funders remove barriers to the quantity and quality of grants for social change in the developing world.
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Engaging Young People in Philanthropy
Fellowships in Philanthropy: A Policy and Curriculum Brief
A useful tool for starting apprenticeship programs within foundations, or for considering best practices in the professional development of any and all foundation staff. Produced by the Packard Foundation and San Francisco Foundation.
Resource
Generation
National network of young, progressive wealthy people learning how to use resources to support social change.
Learning to Give
A philanthropy education project works with teachers to develop lesson plans for use across grade levels & disciplines.
Lesson plans available free on website.
Foundation Internship Program
Provides college undergraduates of color with orientation, training, coaching and summer internship in New York City-based
philanthropic organizations.
Young Donor Organizing Alliance
A coalition of young donors, young grantmakers and 'youth philanthropy' leaders who seek to transform philanthropy
and support social justice goals.
Youth Grantmakers
Resources for involving teenagers in grantmaking through 'youth advisory committees,' from the Council on Michigan Foundations.
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Philanthropy Research, Teaching and Ideas
Social Justice Philanthropy Collaborative
A coalition of national philanthropic associations, research groups and foundations that works to increase and deepen funding for social change. Founded in early 2007, the Collaborative is recruiting new members, identifying activities that will educate or convene a broader set of organizations and individuals, and build power and influence in the field.
JustPhilanthropy.org
Presents six "pathways" to focus philanthropy on racial equity and social justice, along with promising practices, examples from the field, and many additional resources.
Board & Staff Diversity in the Philanthropic Field
Findings from a national study by the Joint Affinity Groups.
Brown University Philanthropy Bibliography
An extensive list of scholarly books on the traditions and institutions of philanthropy, from Brown University Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Research/advocacy group that works to increase philanthropic responsiveness to disadvantaged communities and social justice issues.
Papers by Robert L. Payton
Thoughtful mMusings from "the guru of philanthropy." Ambassador Payton, a former foundation president, was 1st Professor of Philanthropic Studies, and founder of Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. Site offers full text of his out-of-print book and unpublished essays.
The Future of Philanthropy
This web site is built around a report that explores the ways in which the future of U.S. foundations and giving are being shaped and transformed by long-term trends.
Philanthropy's Forgotten Resource? Engaging the Individual Donor
This report provides a map and assessment of the current state of donor education programming, and offers a leadership agenda for the road ahead. It is the culmination of a two-year research project called the Donor Education Initiative.
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Blogs about Philanthropy
EPIPhanies: The Blog of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
New Voices of Philanthropy
Future Leaders in Philanthropy
White Courtesy Telephone [Albert Ruesga]
Gift Hub [Philip Cubeta]
Beneficence
Philanthropica [Madmonk]
Philanthropy 2225 [Lucy Bernholtz]
Emerging Futures Foundation
The Philanthropic Enterprise [Lenore Ealy et al.]
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Select a category of nonprofit links to view:
Professional Development for Nonprofits
Engaging Young People in Nonprofits
Nonprofit Research, Teaching and Ideas
Blogs about Nonprofits
Professional Development for Nonprofits
Resources for Individual Grantseekers
Comprehensive web guide to getting started with fundraising research and planning, from Foundation Center, the primary research organization that tracks foundation grants.
Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training
A national training outfit that develops and strengthens the grassroots fundraising skills of people working for social justice. GIFT's goals are to build the capacity of progressive organizations to raise money, and to increase the number of people of color in fundraising.
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Published every other month for more than 20 years, the Journal produces much-needed information on how to build successful organizations. Each issue offers practical, how-to instruction on fundraising strategies.
National Organizers Alliance
Association that seeks to supports organizing for social, economic and environmental justice, by nurturing the organizers of all ages who engage in that work.
The Fundraising School
A fundraising training program based at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy. Offers a variety of curriculum-based courses for fundraising practitioners on the principles and techniques of mission-based fundraising.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
The professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for nonprofit, charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its more than 26,000 members in 172 chapters throughout the world.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
The national network of state and regional "associations of nonprofits," which in turn serve over 22,000 member nonprofits. NCNA focuses on policy and advocacy issues impacting nonprofits at the state and federal levels.
Independent
Sector
A national nonpartisan coalition representing 500 nonprofits and foundations committed to advancing the common good. Through research, lobbying, a national conference, and related activities, IS represents the interests of the nonprofit world in Washington, and fights for public policies that support a dynamic, well... "independent sector."
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
A one-stop shop for widely-accepted and innovative nonprofit practices. Site offers preferred practices and pitfalls, glossaries, resources, trends and web site profiles in10 major topic areas.
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Engaging Young People in Nonprofits
Working Across Generations: Defining the Future of Nonprofit Leadership
This book offers a comprehensive look at the leadership and generational shifts in the nonprofit sector. The authors present ideas and give practical
advice on how to approach generational changes in leadership so that the contributions of long-time leaders are valued, new and younger leaders' talent
is recognized, and groups are better prepared to work across generational divides.
Up Next: Generation Change and the Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations
This monograph, produced in conjunction with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, reports on the combined findings of a generation study by Building Movement Project, and their follow-up sessions with young leaders ages 25–40.
Idealist.org
Connects people, organizations & resources to help build a world where all people can live free & dignified lives.
Young Nonprofit Professional Network
Professional development & networking for young nonprofit leaders. Affiliates in Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles & Chicago.
North Carolina Youth for Tomorrow
North Carolina's statewide community of young people working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector.
Future 500
Online database of local and national youth activism & organizing in the U.S.
Local Initiative Support, Training and Education Network
A national support organization, develops leadership and strengthen the social capital of urban youth for civic engagement and community problem solving.
Public Allies
A national AmeriCorps network with local affiliates, advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.
Emerging Leadership Resource Center
Independent Sector's site lists links to nonprofit sector leadership development programs and organizations; funders; university programs; and research.
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Nonprofit Research, Teaching and Ideas
Recruiting
& Retaining the Next Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
Study on missed connections among nonprofits, college students, & offices of career services.
The Building Movement Project
Research on social change nonprofit organizations, including generational changes, funding issues, and building movements vs. building organizations.
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
An international membership organization dedicated to fostering through research an understanding of the nonprofit sector,
philanthropy and volunteerism.
Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
A group of academic centers focused on the study of nonprofits, voluntarism, and/or philanthropy. List of centers useful for researching grad school options.
18 To 35
National, non-partisan group that involves young adults in policymaking, & moves their concerns into policy debates.
Young Elected Leaders Project
Research identifying elected officials under 35 years old to see how their experiences may encourage other young people
to participate in the political process.
Help Wanted: New Nonprofit Leaders for the 21st Century
Pablo Eisenberg explores need for renewed commitment to leadership development in nonprofit sector.
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Blogs about Nonprofits
Perspectives from the Pipeline: observations on the nonprofit sector from the next generation
Nonprofit Alltop
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
Future Leaders in Philanthropy
Community Knowledge Works [Phil Klein]
Nonprofit Online News [Michael Gilbert et al.]
Nonprofit Stuff [Sheldon Mains]
RConversation [Rebecca MacKinnon]
Social Jedi [Dan Cameron]
Vermont Nonprofit CommunIT [Sonny Cloward]
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Thanks to Phil Anthropoid for links to philanthropy and nonprofit blogs
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