Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
http://www.opm.gov/cfc/
Managed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for federal government employees, over 300 individual CFC campaigns throughout the United States and the world raise millions of dollars to support more than 20,000 eligible nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNS)
http://www.cns.gov/
This site links to all the volunteer organizations under the CNS umbrella, including AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve America, and the Senior Corps. Notices of funding opportunities, internships available, networking guides, clearinghouses, and documents are available here as well.

Global Development and Foreign Aid
http://usinfo.state.gov/ei/economic_issues/global_development.html
A product of the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Information Programs' Economic Security team, this Web page includes current articles, reports, fact sheets, and links.

Helping America's Youth
http://www.helpingamericasyouth.gov/
Helping at-risk youth reach their full potential is the goal of this presidential initiative that connects children and teens with family, school, and community. Resources from the Community Guide to Helping America's Youth are accessible through the site.

Partnership for a Better Life
http://usinfo.state.gov/partnerships/index.html
This site from the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Information Programs focuses on the ways Americans reach out to people in need, either directly or with international partners, "to reduce poverty, improve the status of women and girls, protect the environment, expand education, establish good governance, address HIV/AIDS and other diseases, provide emergency help to communities and individuals hit by natural disasters, and strengthen democratic institutions."

Tax Information for Charities and Other Nonprofits
http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html
Key forms, instructions, and publications from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service are accessible through this site. Note particularly the documents associated with the Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation.

USA Freedom Corps
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
Created in 2002 to strengthen and reform new volunteer initiatives, the USA Freedom Corps includes programs such as Volunteers for Prosperity, an initiative that uses American professionals to support major U.S. development initiatives overseas, Americorps, and the Peace Corps.

USA Freedom Corps for Kids
http://www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov/
Ideas and resources to encourage children and young people to volunteer are featured on this site, which contains separate pages for kids, youth, parents, and teachers.

USAID Global Development Alliance (GDA)
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_partnerships/gda/
"GDA mobilizes the ideas, efforts and resources of governments, businesses and civil society by forging public-private alliances to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology." Reports, notices of upcoming conferences, and requests for proposals are accessible through this site.

Volunteerism
http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/life_and_culture/volunteerism.html
Current articles, links to organizations, statistics, and reports on U.S. volunteerism are featured on this site from the Society and Values team in the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Information Programs.

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/
The office and the government-wide Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives were created in 2001 to focus on the needs of the homeless, prisoners and at-risk youth, addicts, the frail elderly, and families moving from welfare to work.

Academic Centers Focusing on the Study of Philanthropy
http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/centers.html
A directory from the Independent Sector, which provides contact information for college and university academic centers.

America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth
http://www.americaspromise.org/
Corporations, foundations, and other organizations from the private and public sectors work together to ensure that "children and youth get the essential resources that they need to lead productive, fulfilling lives." Visitors to this site can access a community toolkit and a database of great ideas and best practices, along with other resources.

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
http://www.arnova.org/
Bringing together international researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the field of nonprofit and philanthropic studies, the activities of this forum include an annual conference, publications, listservs, and seminars.

Association of Small Foundations
http://www.smallfoundations.org/about_asf
Defined as being run entirely by volunteer boards or operated by a few staff members, small foundations "account for half of the country's total foundation grant dollars." Resources include the "Foundation in a Box" collection and other relevant tools.

BBB (Better Business Bureau) Wise Giving Alliance
http://www.give.org
This national charity-monitoring group was formed to assist donors in making informed decisions and to advance high standards of conduct among charities. In-depth reports, codes of standards, and a quarterly magazine are among the publications available from the alliance.

BoardSource
http://www.boardsource.org/
Dedicated to strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit boards of directors, BoardSource publishes a variety of books, online tools, CDs, and videos, and offers its members training, consulting services, and an information center.

Campus Compact
http://www.compact.org/
Comprised of more than 950 college and university presidents representing some 5 million students, this national coalition is "dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education." Model programs and other resources are available on the site.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/
Among the programs offered at this center are education programs such as the Fund Raising School and the Philanthopy Incubator, which provides philanthropy education, training, and consulting services; the Women's Philanthropy Institute; and partnership programs. The center is also home to the Philanthropic Studies Library, which compiles the comprehensive Philanthropic Studies Index, a useful tool for locating information on "voluntarism, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, and charitable giving."

Charity Navigator
http://www.charitynavigator.org
Ratings of organizational efficiency, capacity, and financial health are provided for more than 5,000 charities to assist charitable givers in making intelligent giving decisions. Additional services are offered to registered members.

Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org/
The site of this membership organization of giving programs worldwide is replete with resources for community, corporate, family, international, private, and public grantmakers. Membership is required to access some of the material on the page.

Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org/
A major resource for researching philanthropy in the United States, the Foundation Center offers free access to many valuable materials, including the Finding Funders database, recent research on philanthropy, publications, training courses, online tutorials, the Philanthropy News Digest, the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature, and extensive lists of links to other resources. A subscription is required to access some of the in-depth information, such as the well-known, comprehensive Foundation Directory Online.

Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Nonprofits
http://www.aafrc.org/
Formerly the American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC), the Giving Institute and its member firms advise nonprofit clients from local institutions to international organizations, maintaining a strict code of fair practices. The institute co-publishes the seminal annual report Giving USA.

The Giving Forum
http://www.givingforum.org/
The Forum of the Regional Associations of Grantmakers is "a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving" on the city, state, and multi-state levels. Features of the site include the Regional Association Locator and the Giving Circle Knowledge Center.

GrantCraft: Practical Wisdom for Grantmakers
http://www.grantcraft.org/
This project of the Ford Foundation offers resources on the tools and techniques of effective grant-making. Guides, videos, case studies, and workshops from practitioners in the field are among the resources provided.

Grantmakers Without Borders
http://www.internationaldonors.org/
A funders' network committed to "increasing strategic and compassionate funding for international social change," this organization provides advice for grant-makers and grant-seekers, as well as programs on philanthropic learning, networking, policy advocacy, legal issues, and information services.

GuideStar
http://www.GuideStar.org/
GuideStar, from Philanthropic Research, Inc. (PRI), consists of a searchable database of half a million nonprofit organizations in the United States. While the basic database and public documents are free with registration, PRI charges for more in-depth information.

Hudson Institute Center for Global Prosperity
http://gpr.hudson.org/
Using conferences, discussions, publications, and media appearances, the center provides a platform to create awareness "about the central role of the private sector, both for-profit and not-for-profit, in the creation of economic growth and prosperity." The center's core product is the new annual Index of Global Philanthropy, which details the sources and extent of U.S. private international giving.

Idealist
http://www.idealist.org/
Published in English, French, and Spanish by Action Without Borders, this site contains resources for nonprofit managers, job seekers, volunteers, young people, teachers, and consultants. A useful feature of the site is the Nonprofit FAQ, which addresses nonprofit organizations, management, regulation, resources, and development.

Independent Sector (IS)
http://www.independentsector.org
As a leading nonpartisan coalition of more than 500 charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs, the Independent Sector strives to lead, strengthen, and mobilize the nonprofit sector through its research, publications, codes of ethics and standards, and advocacy programs. IS also sponsors the Giving and Volunteering Research Clearinghouse, which contains nearly 400 studies related to charitable behavior on the local, state, national, and international levels. Registration is required; some information is available to members only.

InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action
http://www.interaction.org/
Initiatives of this alliance of U.S.-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations include advocacy, development, disaster response, humanitarian policy and practice, gender and diversity, and communications and media.

National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS)
http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/FAQ/index.php?category=31
Using statistics from the Internal Revenue Service and other sources, this database is "the national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States." It is a project of the Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy.

National Center for Family Philanthropy
http://www.scfp.org/
Dedicated to promoting "philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families," this organization offers a number of programs: Research and information gathering, presentations and seminars, publications and profiles on a broad range of topics, a referral network, and a newsletter.

National Committee for Responsible Philanthropy (NCRP)
http://www.ncrp.org/
NCRP works to encourage the philanthropic community to address the unmet needs of disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations by providing research, technical assistance, advocacy, and publications.

Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org/
This portal page and virtual database enables nonprofits to receive donations via their Web sites, post volunteer opportunities, and recruit volunteers online. The network also maintains records of donations, provides tips for charitable giving, and partners with corporations and foundations "to foster the informed use of the Internet for civic participation and philanthropy."

Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC)
http://www.naccouncil.org/
Leaders of university-based academic programs founded the council to "advance the field of philanthropic and nonprofit sector education." The site includes links to its member centers and curricular guidelines.

Nonprofit Virtual Library
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znonprof.htm
This extensive list of annotated links providing assistance on running nonprofits is a service of the Foundation Center's Cooperating Collection at Michigan State University.

Philanthropy Roundtable
http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/
This national association was founded on the belief that "voluntary private action offers the best means of addressing many of society's needs, and that a vibrant private sector is critical to generating the wealth that makes philanthropy possible." In addition to publishing highlights from its journal, Philanthropy, the Web site has links to the roundtable's publications, conferences, and meetings.

Points of Light Foundation
http://www.pointsoflight.org/
Dedicated to encouraging volunteerism and community service, the foundation provides assistance to nonprofit groups that coordinate volunteer efforts, businesses that sponsor volunteer programs, and youth organizations. Resources on the site include publications, service project ideas, awards, and other useful materials for individuals, families, and organizations.

Project to Strengthen Nonprofit-Government Relationships
http://www.nonprofit-gov.unc.edu/about.html
The mission of this project is "to identify and promote ways to help nonprofit and government organizations work together to serve the public more effectively." Visitors to the site will find information about its activities, training exercises, and publications, as well as a listserv.

TechFoundation
http://www.techfoundation.org/
TechFoundation delivers "technology, expertise and capital" to help nonprofit organizations achieve their humanitarian goals.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC)
http://www.uschamber.com/bclc/default
BCLC's mission "to advance the positive role of business in society" is promulgated through four core partnership programs. Its Web site contains a calendar and information about awards and programs, as well as links to resources on pressing social and ethical issues.

United Way of America
http://national.unitedway.org/
Although best known for its consolidated workplace donation program, the United Way also works with communities and local volunteer centers to address pressing social needs. The national organization comprises approximately 1,350 independent community-based groups run by local volunteers.

Volunteers of America
http://www.voa.org/
Serving abused and neglected children, homeless people, the elderly, youth at risk, and others, the Volunteers of America is "a national, nonprofit, spiritually-based organization providing local human service programs and the opportunity for individual and community involvement." The Web site has a directory of community-based offices; links to Spirit Magazine and The Gazette; advocacy information, with a weekly public policy update; and extensive program information.

Worldwide Initiative for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
http://www.wingsweb.org/
WINGS is a global network of grant-makers and support organizations that promote philanthropy. Directories of organizations and associations, an e-Library with publications and case studies, calendar of events, information about exchanges, and links are among the resources included on the Web site.

The U.S. Department of State assumes no responsibility for the content and availability of the resources from other agencies and organizations listed above. All Internet links were active as of May 2006.

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