Organizations (Grant-Making Foundations)

Organizations Sites:

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers: Resources on individual and corporate giving, for foundations and financial advisors. (Organizations) http://www.givingforum.org National Network of Grantmakers National Network of Grantmakers: US association of funders supporting progressive social change and economic justice. Describes programs, provides resources for funders, and gives contact information for afinity groups by issue or region. (Organizations) http://www.nng.org/ Association of Foundations Association of Foundations: Phillipines. Offers capacity building, networking, and research. Lists publications, board members, and advisors, with overviews of new members and membership process. (Organizations) http://af.pfconline.org/ Community Foundations of Canada Community Foundations of Canada: Membership organization provides resources for running and for starting a community foundation. Also includes directory of members. [English/French] (Organizations) http://www.community-fdn.ca The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers: Describes current projects and ongoing affinity groups, with general philanthropy resources, common application form, and calendar of events. (Organizations) http://www.abagmd.org Neighborhood Funders Group Neighborhood Funders Group: US network of foundations and other philanthropic organizations working to improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. Lists upcoming events, membership benefits, and focus area working groups. (Organizations) http://www.nfg.org/ Associated Grant Makers Associated Grant Makers: Regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations with giving programs, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Provides information on membership, services, and common application and reporting forms. (Organizations) http://agmconnect.org/ Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues: Individual and foundation members seek to increase philanthropic resources to US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations. Lists publications, members, and funding resources. (Organizations) http://www.lgbtfunders.org/ Association of Small Foundations Association of Small Foundations: US national association of foundations with small or no staff. Provides forum for members to discuss operations and management issues related to small foundations. (Organizations) http://www.smallfoundations.org Council on Foundations Council on Foundations: A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations, with a mission is to promote responsible and effective philanthropy by assisting existing and future grantmakers. (Organizations) http://www.cof.org/ Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS): Global network membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers. Describes training and resource-sharing programs. (Organizations) http://www.wingsweb.org/ Delaware Valley Grantmakers Delaware Valley Grantmakers: Providing networking, knowledge and professional development opportunities for grantmakers who give in greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions. (Organizations) http://www.dvg.org/ Community Foundation Network Community Foundation Network: UK. Describes programs and services to members, including Fair Share Trust recipients, lists members, and explains how community foundations work. (Organizations) http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk The European Foundation Centre The European Foundation Centre: To promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. (Organizations) http://www.efc.be/ Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Grantmakers for Effective Organizations: US-based group researches and promotes practices which lead to grantee effectiveness. Describes current task groups, past results, and opportunities for collaboration. (Organizations) http://www.geofunders.org National Rural Funders Collaborative National Rural Funders Collaborative: US-based group of private foundations, which works to increase grantmaking in rural communities, influence policy, and disseminate effective practices. Lists funders and grantees, with information on outcome measures. (Organizations) http://www.nrfc.org