Resources
Organizations
AFP: The Association of Fundraising Professionals
represents 25,000 members in 163 chapters throughout the United States,
Canada and Mexico, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research,
education, and certification programs.
www.afpnet.org
BBB (Better Business Bureau) Wise Giving Alliance which evaluates national charities based on comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability
www.bbb.org/us/charity
CASE: Council for Advancement and Support of
Education is the professional organization for advancement professionals
at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development.
www.case.org
Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy
www.urban.org/center/cnp
Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice
www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
The Foundation Center is an independent nonprofit organization established by foundations in 1956. Its mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.
www.foundationcenter.org
Guidestar provides comprehensive information about the non-profit sector, e.g., current and recent 990’s, Board lists, compensation research, etc.
www.guidestar.org
Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Nonprofits. Formerly called the American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC), it was founded in 1935 to promote professional and ethical standards of practice, and to influence the creation of laws governing philanthropy. In 2005, the name was changed to the Giving Institute.
www.givinginstitute.org
Giving USA Foundation publishes the annual report on philanthropy Giving USA
www.givingusa.org
Women in Development New York (WID New
York) is an organization of fund-raising professionals dedicated to promoting
the highest standards in the field and providing education and leadership
for the next generation.
www.widny.org
Publications
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper
of the nonprofit world. It is the number one news source, in print and
online, for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people
involved in the philanthropic enterprise.
www.philanthropy.com
Currents Publication by CASE.
www.case.org/currents
Harvard Business School Publishing is
committed to seeking out, nurturing, and publishing those significant
ideas that will have an impact on business for a decade or more. HBR articles
offer creative-thinking on management issues facing both for-profit and
not-for-profit organizations.
www.hbsp.harvard.edu
RESOURCES
Organizations
Publications