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2314
University Ave. #20
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1.800.289.1904
Email: info@mncn.org
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Africa
Grantmakers Affinity Group (AGAG)
437 Madison Ave 37th
Flr
New York, NY 10022-7001
Phone: 212.812-4212
Fax: 212.812-4299
Email: agag@africagrantmakers.org
Website: www.africagrantmakers.org/
The
Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group (AGAG) is a network of grantmakers
working in, or interested in working in Africa.
Alliance
for Nonprofit Management
1899 L St NW 6th Flr
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-8406
Fax: 202-721-0086
Email: info@Allianceonline.org
Website: www.allianceonline.org
American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel/AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy
10293
N Meridian St Ste 175
Indianapolis
IN 46290
Phone:
317-816-1613 or 800-462-2372
Fax:
317-816-1633
Website:
www.aafrc.org
AAFRC is a professional organization that enhances the visibility, utilization,
professionalism, growth and effectiveness of the professional fundraising
field.
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Standards of Practice and Professional Code of Ethics, is widely accepted as a model for professional ethics in the field.
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American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)
3450
N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2802E
PO
Box 578460
Chicago,
Illinois 60657
Phone:
(773) 529-2300
Fax:
(773) 529-0024
Email: aip@charitywatch.org
Website: www.charitywatch.org
The American Institute of Philanthropy
is a national nonprofit charity watchdog and information service providing
donors with the information they need to make more informed giving decisions.
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- Charity Rating Guide included in the Charity Watchdog
Report, informs donors about how approximately 500 national charities
spend your money and keeps donors up to date on current issues related
to charitable giving.
- Tips for Giving Wisely
Asian
Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
San Francisco CA 94108
Phone: 415 273-2760
Fax: 415 273-2765
Email: aapip@aapip.org
Website: www.aapip.org
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) is a national membership and philanthropic advocacy organization dedicated to bridging philanthropy and Asian Pacific American (APA) communities. Their members include foundations, staff and trustees of grantmaking institutions, and nonprofit organizations in seven regional chapters in the United States, including Minneapolis, Minnesota. AAPIP seeks to increase the leadership and participation of APAs in the philanthropic sector; to connect philanthropy with APA and other immigrant and refugee communities; and to increase resources to these underserved populations.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
1101
King St Ste 700
Alexandria
VA 22314
Phone:
(703) 684-0410
Fax: (703) 684-0540
Website: www.afpnet.org
The purpose of AFP is to foster
growth and development of professional
Association
of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Minnesota
Chapter
1821
University Ave W Ste S-256
St.
Paul MN 55104
Phone:
651-917-6247
Fax: 651-917-1835
Association
of Small Foundations
4905 Del Ray Ave Ste 308
Bethesda MD 20814
Phone:
(301) 907-3337; 888-212-9922
Fax:
301-907-0980
Email:
asf@smallfoundations.org
Website:
www.smallfoundations.org
The Association of Small Foundations is designed specifically for building and strengthening foundations with few or no staff members (regardless of asset size).
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
550 W North St Ste 301
Indianapolis IN 46202
Phone:317-684-2120
Fax::317-684-2128
Founded in 1971 as the Association of Voluntary Action Scholars, the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is a neutral, open forum committed to strengthening the research community in the emerging field of nonprofit and philanthropic studies. ARNOVA brings together both theoretical and applied interests, helping scholars gain insight into the day-to-day concerns of third-sector organizations, while providing nonprofit professionals with research they can use to improve the quality of life for citizens and communities.
4200 Wilson Blvd Ste 800
Arlington VA 22203
Phone: (703) 276-0100
Website: www.give.org
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance promotes
ethical standards within the
1828
L S NW Ste 900
Washington
DC 20036
Phone:
202-452-6262; 800-883-6262
Fax:
202-452-6299
Website: www.boardsource.org
BoardSource is dedicated to increasing
the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening their boards
of directors, including the board’s role in
The Center for Nonprofit ManagemenT
University
of St. Thomas
1000 LaSalle Ave TMH 153
Minneapolis
MN 55403
Phone:
651-962-4300
Fax:
651-962-4125
Website:
www.gsb.stthomas.edu/nonprofit/
As a part of the University of St.
Thomas College of Business,
Center
on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP)
2100 M St NW
Washington DC 20037
Phone: 202-833-7200
Email: paffairs@ui.urban.org
Website: www.urban.org
The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. In addition, CNP conducts research on and analyzes trends in the operations and finances of U.S. charitable organizations through data developed and maintained by its National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) and other sources.
The
Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
550
W North St Ste 301
Indianapolis
IN 46202-3272
Phone:
317-274-4200
Fax:
317-684-8900
Website: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University increases
the understanding of philanthropy and improves its practice through programs
in research, teaching, public service and public affairs.
CHARITIES REVIEW COUNCIL of Minnesota
2610
University Ave W Ste 375
St. Paul MN 55114-2007
Phone: 651-224-7030; 800-733-GIVE (4483)
Fax: 651-224-7330
Email: charity@crcmn.org
Website: www.crcmn.org
The Charities Review Council is the nation's only independent, state-wide resource that provides free information about charities to donors who want to make their charitable gifts count.
CharityChannel is a resource that
connects nonprofit professionals from
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
1307
New York Ave NW Ste 1000
Washington
DC 20005-4973
Phone:
202-328-5900
Fax: 202-387-4973
Website:
www.case.org
CASE publishes information and provides training
in communications, government relations, management relations and fundraising.
It offers over 100 conferences and more than 100 publications in those
areas.
342
Madison Ave Ste 1532
New
York NY 10173
Phone:
212-661-5800
Fax: 212-661-9766
Website:
www.cae.org
The Council for Aid to Education (CAE) helps
to inform education fundraisers and mobilize philanthropy.
1828 L St NW
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-6512
Fax: 202-785-3926
Email: webmaster.cof.org
Website:
www.cof.org
(See also MN Council on Foundations.)
1111 19th
St NW Ste 1180
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-628-4380
Fax: 202-628-4383
Email: nonprofitfederation@the-dma.org
Website: www.nonprofitfederation.org
Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit
Federation ( DMANF) represents a strong and growing community of more
than 300 nonprofit direct marketers, who collectively are responsible
for raising billions of dollars in annual donor contributions using direct
marketing media such as mail, telephone and the Internet.
Environmental
Grantmakers Association
437 Madison
Ave 37th Floor
New York NY 10022-7001
Phone: 212-812-4260
Fax: 212-812-4299
Email: ega@ega.org
Website: www.ega.org/
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) supports member organizations in grantmaking that protects the environment and its inhabitants, and to provide means for them to: 1) connect with, encourage, and challenge one another; 2) explore environmental issues and grantmaking; and promote, diversify, and expand environmental philanthropy.
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
1111
19th St NW Ste 650
Washington DC 20036-5168
Phone: 202-467-1120
Fax: 202-467-0055
E-mail: info@givingforum.org
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving. The Forum works to expand, enhance, and explain philanthropy.
THE
FOUNDATION CENTER
79
5th Ave 8th Flr
New
York NY 10003
Phone:
212-620-4230; 800-424-9836
Fax: 212-691-1828
Website:
www.foundationcenter.org
The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the
nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. Dedicated
to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media,
and the general public they: 1) collect, organize, and communicate information
on U.S. philanthropy; 2) conduct and facilitate research on trends in
the field; 2) provide education and training on the grantseeking process;
ensure public access to information and services through their website,
print and electronic publications, five library/learning centers, and
a national network of Cooperating Collections.
The Foundation Center's Regional Cooperating Collections (Minnesota)
Cooperating Collections are free
funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other
nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation
Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services
in areas useful to grantseekers.
416 S 5th St
Brainerd MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-5574
DULUTH
PUBLIC LIBRARY
520 W Superior St
Duluth MN 55802
Phone: (218) 723-3802
SOUTHWEST
STATE UNIVERSITY
University Library
N Hwy 23
Marshall, MN 56253
Phone: (507) 537-6108
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sociology Department
250 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis MN 55401
Phone: (612) 630-6000
ROCHESTER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
101 2nd St SE
Rochester MN 55904-3777
Phone: (507) 285-8002
ST. PAUL PUBLIC
LIBRARY
90 W 4th St
St. Paul MN 55102
Phone: (651) 266-7000
Greater
Twin Cities United Way
404 S 8th St
Minneapolis MN 55404-1084
Phone: 612-340-7400
Fax: 612-340-7675
Email: info@unitedwaytwincities.org
Website: www.unitedwaytwincities.org/
Greater Twin Cities United Way is the only charity that brings together government, business and nonprofits to improve individual lives and strengthen the whole community simultaneously.
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GuideStar/Philanthropic
Research, Inc.
Philanthropic Research, Inc.
427 Scotland St
Williamsburg VA 23185
Phone: (757) 229-4631
Website: www.guidestar.org
GuideStar, the national database of U.S. charitable organizations, gathers and distributes data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits.
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Using this site,
Grantmakers and Donors Are Looking for You
Many donors and grantmakers use GuideStar to research nonprofit organizations before they give money. Let them know more about your good work-add to your basic IRS listing by completing a GuideStar Information Form (GIF) today. This FREE on-line form allows you to add/change your nonprofit's information on our Web site. If you have never signed up with GuideStar, Sign Up Today. Sign up is FREE.
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120018th
St NW Ste 200
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-467-6100
Fax: 202-467-6101
Email: info@independentsector.org
Website: www.independentsector.org
Independent Sector is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of more than 700 national organizations, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs, collectively representing tens of thousands of charitable groups in every state across the nation. Its mission is to promote, strengthen, and advance the nonprofit and philanthropic community to foster private initiative for the public good.
The
Internet Nonprofit Center (INC)
The Evergreen State Society
PO Box 20682
Seattle, WA 98102-0682
Phone: 206-329-5640
Email: info@tess.org
Website: www.nonprofits.org/
The Internet Nonprofit Center (INC) is a project of The Evergreen State Society of Seattle, Washington. It offers information for and about nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Leave
a Legacy Minnesota
1821 University Ave W Ste S145
St. Paul MN 55104
Phone: 651-917-6252
Fax: 651-917-1835
Website: www.leavealegacyminnesota.org
Leave
a Legacy Minnesota is a public awareness campaign to help people of
Management
Assistance Program for Nonprofits (MAP)
2314 University Ave W Ste 28
St. Paul MN 55114
Phone: 651-647-1216
Fax: 651-647-1369
Website: www.mapfornonprofits.org
The
Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits (MAP) provides a full range
of management consultation
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Fundraising consulting services customized for individual
organizations.
MINNESOTA
COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS (MCF)
100
Portland Ave S Ste 225
Minneapolis
MN 55401-2575
Phone: 612-338-1989
Fax: 612-337-5089
Email:
info@mcf.org
Website: www.mcf.org
The
Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) is a regional membership association
of grantmakers. The Council's mission is to strengthen and
to increase
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At
their website nonprofit organizations can research foundations, find the
Minnesota Common Grant Application, the
Minnesota Common Report Form, links to grantseeker
NASCOnet
Website: www.nasconet.org/
Note: No additional contact info available.
The National Association of State Charity Officials is a forum for the exchange of views and experiences relating to charitable trust and charitable solicitation issues.
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To
find out if a charity is registered in a particular state, click on the
state¹s name at NASCOnet. Some state government charity offices have registration
and/or financial summary information available on-line.
Remember that registration does not imply an endorsement by the
state.
National
Center FOR Family Philanthropy
1818 N St NW Ste 300
Phone: 202.293.3424
Fax: 202.293.3395
E-mail: ncfp@ncfp.org
Website: www.ncfp.org
The mission of the National Center for Family Philanthropy is to promote philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families.
National
Committee for Responsive PhilanthropY
2001 S St NW Ste 620
Washington DC 20009
Phone: 202-387-9177
Fax: 202-332-5084
Email: info@ncrp.org
Website: www.ncrp.org
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
National
Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG)
233 McCrea St Ste 400
Indianapolis IN 46225
Phone: 317 269-6274
Fax: 317 269-6276
Email: ncpg@ncpg.org
Website: www.ncpg.org/
The mission of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) is to increase the quality and quantity of charitable planned gifts by serving as the voice and professional resource for the gift planning community.
Website: www.networkforgood.org/
Network for Good is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the Web to help people get more involved in their communities - from volunteering and donating money, to getting involved with issues they care about.
Why Visit This Website
- Articles
An overview of online fundraising - Research
Research funding opportunities for your nonprofit - Tools
A collection of tools to develop your fundraising campaigns. - Evaluating
services
Questions to ask providers of tools and services before you make an investment in online fundraising.
N.C.
Center for Nonprofits
1110 Navaho Dr Ste 200
Raleigh NC 27609-7322
Phone: 919-790-1555
Fax: 919-790-5307
Email: info@ncnonprofits.org
Website: www.ncnonprofits.org
The mission of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits is to serve, promote, and represent the nonprofit sector.
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www.ncnonprofits.org/faq.html#fundraising
Philanthropy
Roundtable
1150 17th St NW
Ste 503
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-822-8333
Fax: 202-822-8325
E-mail: main@philanthropyroundtable.org
Website: www.philanthropyroundtable.org
The
Philanthropy Roundtable is a national association of more than 600
individual
donors, corporate giving representatives, foundation staff and
trustees,
and trust and estate officers. Its Associates include donors who
are
involved in philanthropy on a professional basis, as well as individual
donors
for whom giving is a serious avocation.
Website: access.mpr.org/civic_j/giving/
Presented by Minnesota Public Radio, this series
Springboard
for the Arts
308 Prince St Ste 270
St.
Paul MN 55101
Phone:
651-292-4381
Fax:
651-292-4315
Website:
www.springboardforthearts.org
Springboard for the Arts is a nonprofit service organization whose mission is to provide affordable management information, consulting and training services designed to improve the business competence and confidence of independent artists and cultural organizations in the Upper Midwest.
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This organizations offers workshops to artists
and administrators, provide low-interest loans for entrepreneurial arts
projects, small grants to help artists meet emergency expenses, provide
free Internet access, along with books, pamphlets, and other informational
materials in our comfortable Resource Center.Provides publications, information
and referral, counseling and other
The
Urban Institute
2100 M St NW
Washington DC 20037
Phone: 202-833-7200
Email: paffairs@ui.urban.org
Website:
www.Urban.org
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit nonpartisan policy research and educational organization established to examine the social, economic, and governance problems facing the nation. It provides information and analysis to public and private decision makers to help them address these challenges and strives to raise citizen understanding of the issues and tradeoffs in policy making.
2021
Hennepin Ave E Ste 420
Minneapolis
MN 55413
Phone:
(612) 379-4900
Fax:
(612) 379-3104
E-mail:
info@handsontwincities.org
Website:
www.handsontwincities.org
HandsonTwinCities is
the oldest and one of the most comprehensive volunteer
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Searchable online database
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Volunteer
nonprofit, corporate, and government organizations
Website: WhatGoesAround.org
WhatGoesAround.org helps people manage their charitable giving and encourages philanthropy among family, friends, and acquaintances. Registered users can create a givelist of their favorite charitable organizations and send it to people they know, asking them to register on the site as well. When occasions such as birthdays or weddings occur, users can request that friends and relatives make a donation through the site to an organization on their givelist. While WhatGoesAround.org does not make any money from the transaction — the group is funded by foundations, corporations, and individuals — it does charge a 3 percent fee to cover credit card processing costs.
Women's
Funding Network
1375 Sutter St Ste 406
San Francisco CA 94109
Phone: 415-441-0706
Fax: 415-441-0827
Email: info@wfnet.org
Website: www.wfnet.org
The
Women's Funding Network is a partnership of more than
90
women and girls' funds and philanthropic organizations committed to
changing
society by improving the status of women and girls locally,
nationally, and internationally.
Women’s
Philanthropy Institute
550 W North St Ste 301
Indianapolis IN 46202-3272
Phone: 317-274-4200
Fax: 317-684-8900
Website: www.women-philanthropy.org
The
Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) inspires, educates and encourages
women
WPI is your best resource for
Government Agencies
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
Charities Division
445 Minnesota St
1200 NCL Tower
St. Paul MN 55101
Phone: 651-296-3353
The Minnesota Attorney General's
(AG) Office has the primary responsibility for regulating, enforcing,
and supervision charitable organizations and charitable trusts. Every
nonprofit with over $25,000 in financial activity must file and annual
report with the AG's office each year.
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Information on the Charitable Solicitation
Act and information on laws that
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
600 Pennsylvania
Ave NW
Washington DC 20580
Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261
Website: www.ftc.gov
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
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To file a complaint, or to get free information on
consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or
call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY:1-866-653-4261. The
FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related
complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database available
for hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
and abroad.
Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations (EO) DivisioN
Specialized Assistancefor Tax-Exempt OrganizationsGet help with questions about applying for taxexemption, annual filing requirements, and infor-mationabout exempt organizations through theIRS Exempt Organizations (EO) division:
Web site www.irs.gov/eoEO customer service (877) 829-5500EO customer service Internal Revenue Servicemailing address TE/GE CustomerAccount ServicesP. O. Box 2508Cincinnati, OH 45201
Website: www.irs.gov/charities
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To see if donations to a charity are tax-deductible
The Cumulative List of Organizations, IRS Publication 78
An excellent resource for verifying tax status.
Publication 4220, Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status, is designed to help prospective charities apply for tax exemption under the tax law.
Publication 4221, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations, explains the record keeping, report filing, and disclosure rules that apply to organizations that have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).
Exemption
Requirements
A brief description of the requirements for exemption under IRC Section
501(c)(3).
Application
for Recognition of Exemption
Procedures for applying for exemption under Internal Revenue Section 501(c)(3).
Filing
Requirements
A brief description of annual filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
Private
Foundations
A brief explanation of the rules for classifying charitable organizations
as private foundations, and the effect of private foundation classification.
Unrelated
Business Income Tax - General Rules
A general description of the unrelated business income tax requirements
for tax-exempt organizations.
Contributions
A brief description of the disclosure and substantiation requirements
for contributions to charitable organizations.
List of Common Forms for Tax-Exempt Organizations
Pub 526, Charitable ContributionsPub 557, Ta x-Exempt Status for Your Organization
Pub 578, Tax Information for Private Foundations
Pub 598, Tax on Unrelated Business Income
Pub 1771, Charitable Contributions—
Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
Pub 1828, Tax Guide for Churches
Unified Registration Statement
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington DC 20202
Website: www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
This site contains lists of grant and contract announcements, program offices, publications and other aspects of the Department.
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newsletters/Periodicals/Journals
(Electronic & Print)
30021
Tomas St Ste 300
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2128
Phone:
949- 589-5938
Fax:
949- 589-4399
Charity Channel features more
than 50 different listservs on topics ranging from volunteer issues to
prospect research. The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit
sector professionals from around the world who volunteer their time, advice,
information, tips and articles for the benefit of the community.
You can visit CharityNews-International
every day on the CharityChannel site, or let us send you the daily international
news of the international voluntary sector via email. CharityNews-International
is expertly compiled by the experienced CharityChannel team.
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30021
Tomas St Ste 300
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2128
Phone:
949- 589-5938
Fax:
949- 589-4399
Charity Channel features more
than 50 different listservs on topics ranging from volunteer issues to
prospect research. The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit
sector professionals from around the world who volunteer their time, advice,
information, tips and articles for the benefit of the community.
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30021
Tomas St Ste 300
Rancho Santa Margarita California 92688-2128
Phone:
949-589-5938
Fax:
949-589-4399
Sector news and press releases
from around the world. Updated daily by a team of editors from CharityChannel.
CharityChannel is a resource that connects nonprofit professionals from
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255 23rd St NW
Washington DC 20037
Website: http://philanthropy.com
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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E-Philanthropy
and Technology Review
Covers all aspects of on-line philanthropy
as well as broader technology challenges and opportunities for nonprofit
organizations.
eNewsletters
Topical articles filled with tips
and “how-to’s”.
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1828 L St NW
Washington DC 20036
Phone:
202-466-6512
Fax: 202-785-3926
Website: www.foundationnews.org/now/
Email: fncnow@cof.org
FN&C Now is a free e-mail newsletter published by the Council on Foundations to share news between bimonthly editions of Foundation News & Commentary magazine as news breaks (‹usually once or twice each week ).
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CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
706 Mission St 5th Flr
San Francisco CA 94103
Phone: 415-541-9000
Fax: 415-541-7708 or 1922
Email: info@compasspoint.org
Website: www.compasspoint.org
Food for Thought, a bi-monthly publication of Compasspoint Nonprofit Services.
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Foundation
& Corporate Grants Alert
7201 McKinney Circle
Frederick MD 21704
Phone: 800-234-1660
Website: www.aspenpub.com
Foundation & Corporate Grants Alert provides information on funding opportunities, new foundations and hard-to-find regional funders.
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1828 L St NW
Washington DC 20036
Phone:
202-466-6512
Fax: 202-785-3926
Website: www.foundationnews.org/
Foundation News & Commentary
is published by the Council on Foundations. It embodies and promotes
the goals
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Giving USA Update Subscription: Four times a year, Giving USA Update brings you research about current trends in philanthropy and practical information that complements the data in the annual GIVING USA edition.
Giving USA 2003 will help your organization:
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Benchmark fundraising performance against national data;
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Plan for the future, based on long-term trends in giving;
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Educate new staff members and board members in the broad
context of philanthropic giving, so that they may have a better understanding
of the organization¹s funding patterns;
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Include up-to-date information about philanthropy overall
and by subsector in speeches, publications, press releases, and internal
communications; and
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Learn about and access recent studies and other resources
that can help strengthen your fundraising, grantmaking, or other philanthropic
activity.
http://www.aafrc.org/choose_counsel/index.html
FAQ: What are some sample donor
bill of rights I can refer to:
http://www.aafrc.org/choose_counsel/donor.html
Publications: Giving USA 2003
- Each year fundraisers, nonprofit executives, grantmakers, corporate
leaders, policymakers and librarians rely on GIVING USA to provide the
latest facts and figures on philanthropic giving. GIVING USA 2003 contains
over 225 pages (click here to view table of contents), clearly written
with user-friendly graphics to highlight trends.
GIVING USA is researched and written
at The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the nation’s premier
philanthropy research institution.
This partnership between the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy, publisher
of GIVING USA, and The Center on Philanthropy draws on the expertise of
the Center’s faculty and research team to enhance and build on AAFRC’s
near half-century of data on giving.
Who Gave? How Much? To Whom?
This annual volume includes:
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The Sources of Funding. Each source-Individuals, Corporations,
and Foundations-is profiled in its own chapter.
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The Recipients. Nine fields of giving are analyzed, illustrated
and discussed-Religion, Education, Foundations, Health, Human Services,
the Arts, Environment, Social Benefit, and International Affairs.
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An Overview of the Year’s Giving Trends. The increases-and
decreases-in giving are shown by the recipient organization type and by
the funding sources. https://www.secured-site.com/aafrc.org/html/giving_usa/
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The Grantsmanship Center Magazine
1125 W 6th St 5th Flr
PO Box 17220
Los Angeles CA 90017
Phone: 213-482-9860
Fax: 213-482-9863
Website: www.tgci.com
The Grantmanship Center Magazine is packed with information on how to plan, manage, staff and fund the programs of nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
This important new eNewsletter will be your private coach as you build and enhance your organization or institution’s major gifts program.
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Minnesota Council on foundation's NEWs Room
Website: www.mcf.org/mcf/about/mcfnews/
This monthly alert published by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits details information about Minnesota foundations and corporate giving programs, including new funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, grantmaking personnel changes, fundraising resources, and more. This is a members-only alert. Only those affiliated with members of MCN are eligible to receive the Minnesota Grants Alert. For membership information, please visit www.mncn.org/membership.htm.
The National Nonprofit Leadership
and Management Journal
Society for Nonprofit Organizations
6314 Odana Rd Ste 1
Madison WI 53719
Phone: 800-424-7367
The National Nonprofit Leadership and Management Journal is published monthly.
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This eNewsletter covers all aspects
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THE NONPROFIT QUARTERLY
The Nonprofit Quarterly is a unique print magazine that leaders count on to provide them with values based management information and proven practices. Each issue focuses on a theme of critical importance and provides you with the cutting edge, relevant and useful information you need to manage more effectively and advance your mission.
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Nonprofit World
Society for Nonprofit Organizations
6314 Odana Rd Ste 1
Madison WI 53719
Phone: 800-424-7367
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Website: www.nptimes.com/
The NonProfit Times, published 24 times a year, includes useful business information for nonprofit executives on managing their organizations more effectively.
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Philanthropy presents
thought-provoking and informative coverage of issues facing donors, as
well
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5 W Hargett St Ste 805
Raleigh
NC 27601
Phone:
919-899-3740
Fax: 919-832-2369
The Philanthropy Journal is a free, weekly email newspaper covering news, trends and job listings in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
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Website: wwwfdncenter.org/pnd/
Philanthropy News Digest (PND), a weekly news service
of the Foundation Center, is a compendium, in digest form, of philanthropy-related
articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide.
Each PND abstract summarizes the content of, or from,
an original article, press or news release, or grantmaker Web site. Many
abstracts also include “FCnotes,” which provide basic fiscal information
from the Foundation Center’s database regarding a grantmaker or grantmakers
mentioned in the original news source. The information supplied in an
FCnote is the most current available, and may represent information not
yet published in print form that is subject to additional Foundation Center
verification procedures. Each abstract also includes a citation of the
original news source, which readers of the Digest can use to find a copy
of the original article (if abstracted from a print source) through a
library or a document delivery service.
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin is published
every Friday afternoon. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of
a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking
organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at
the grantmaker’s Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete
program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal
to that grantmaker.
The Job Corner features current full-time job openings at U.S. foundations, grantmaking public charities, and nonprofit organizations. Job descriptions arelisted for two months from the date of posting. The Foundation Center reserves the right to post, remove, and edit job descriptions at its discretion.
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Website: www.pnnonline.org
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1150
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Washington
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Phone:
202-822-8333
Fax:
202-822-8325
E-mail:
main@philanthropyroundtable.org
Web
site: www.philanthropyroundtable.org
Published by the Philanthropy Roundtable,
the Philanthropy Update delivers a concise email briefing on news
of interest to
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Request for Proposals Bulletin (RFP)
Website: www.fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/
The
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
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Memorial Way
Stanford University
Stanford CA 94305-5016
Phone:
650-725-5399
Fax: 650-723-0516
Email: info@ssireview.com
Website: ssireview.com
The Stanford Social Innovation Review is an exciting source of ideas to help corporate and nonprofit executives think strategically about sustaining communities while building enduring companies.Each issue advances strategy and leadership in nonprofit management, corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
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Building and nurturing a strong
volunteer force is one of the more oft-overlooked strategic assets of
nonprofit organizations large and small.
Volunteer Management Review will give you practical, usable advice
from one of the most respected experts in the field.
Delivered Wednesdays to your email box.
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PUBLICATIONS
(Both Print And Online)
The Activists Guide to Religious Funders
The Activists Guide to Religious Funders, 1993, 3rd ed., published by the Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO).
CTWO, 1218 E 21st St, Oakland CA 94606. Call 510-533-7583 for further information.
Amherst
H. Wilder Foundation
919 Lafond Aven
Saint Paul MN 55104
Kristin Drangstveit
800-274-6024 € Fax: 651-642-2061
www.wilder.org/pubs € books@wilder.org
Straightforward, practical, and
easy-to-follow books on nonprofit management, collaboration, and community
building. Step-by-step guidance, worksheets, tips, and checklists help
you dive right in and get the job done! Plus, we¹re sticklers for quality.
Before being published, our books are tested by 40 to 60 people in the
field to make sure they¹ll work for you!
Annual
Survey of State Laws Regulating Charitable Solicitations
www.secured-site.com/aafrc.org/html/giving_usa/?page=shop/browse
Annual
Register of Grant Support
R.R. Bowker
630 Central Ave
New
Providence NJ 07974
Phone:
800-521-8110; 888-269-5372
Email:
info@bowker.com
Website: www.bowker.com/bowkerWeb/
This directory of funding sources lists over 3500 grant-giving organizations. is organized by 11 major subject areas, with 61 specific sub-categories. For each grant program, you’ll find information on eligibility requirements and restrictions, application procedures and deadlines, grant size or range, contact information
American Institute of Philanthropy
3450 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2802E
PO
Box 578460
Chicago
Illinois 60657
Phone:
773-529-2300
Fax:
773-529-0024
Email: aip@charitywatch.org
Website: www.charitywatch.org
The Corporate Contributions Handbook
Edited by James P. Shannon
Jossey-Bass, Inc., Publishers
1991
the Cumulative List of Organizations
IRS Publication 78
Website: www.irs.gov
An excellent resource for verifying tax status. The Publication 78 record for each organization lists the organization's name, its city, and its current tax-exempt status, including what percentage of contributions to it are tax deductible.
First
Steps in Starting a Foundation
by
John A.
Council
on Foundations
1997
Website:
www.cof.org
Website: www.foundationinabox.org
Foundation in a Box contains
articles, questions and answers, worksheets, and more on managing
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Alerts
Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261
Website: www.ftc.gov/
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
by Kim Klein
Chardon Press
1994
IRS Publication 78 - Cumulative List of Organizations
Website: www.irs.gov
IRS Publication 78 - Cumulative List of Organizations, is an excellent resource for verifying tax status.
It’s a Great Day to Fund Raise
by Tony Poderis
FundAmerica Press
1996
Making
Charitable Giving Part of Your Financial Plan: A Five-Step Guide
Chris Farrell's Sound Money Guide
to Sharing the Wealth
(PDF; Adobe Reader needed)
Questions to Ask
Profiles in Giving
access.mpr.org/civic_j/giving/
Website: www.mcf.org/mngrants
The Web's largest and most comprehensive online database of Minnesota foundations and corporate grantmakers, with valuable information on more than 1,200 funding organizations and 75,000 grants.
Why
Visit: Minnesota Grantmakers Online can streamline the process of researching
potential grant sources, finding new funding partners, and accessing the
latest information on Minnesota grantmakers.
No
Strings Attached: Untangling the Risks of Fundraising & Collaboration
By
Melanie L. Herman and
Risk
Management Center
THE NONPROFIT ALMANAC & DESK REFERENCE
Phone: 888-860-8118
Website: www.IndependentSector.org
The Essential Facts and Figures for Managers, Researchers, and Volunteers. Independent Sector and the Urban Institute announce the release of a one-stop reference on nonprofit organizations and their expanding role in the nation's economic and civil life. The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference provides managers, researchers, volunteers, and the press with the essential facts and figures needed to understand the size, scope, and nature of the sector and its contributions to American society. The Almanac documents the growth and diversity of the more than 1.2 million organizations that comprise the independent sector in America. Contributions of the arts and culture, education and research, health services, religious organizations, and social and legal services subsectors are profiled in detail in the Almanac. To order, read excerpts from The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference, and for additional information visit:
Philanthropy in Communities of Color:
Traditions and Challenges
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)1999
Securing Your Organization’s Future
Seltzer, Michael, Securing Your Organization’s Future, 1987, The Foundation Center, New York, NY.
American Institute of Philanthropy
3450 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2802E
PO
Box 578460
Chicago,
Illinois 60657
Phone:
(773) 529-2300
Fax:
(773) 529-0024
Email: aip@charitywatch.org
Website: www.charitywatch.org
Website: charitychannel.com/we_review.shtml
We Review is a listing
of book reviews of interest to the nonprofit sector compiled by the CharityChannel.
The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit sector professionals
from around the world who volunteer their time, advice, information, tips
and articles for the benefit of the community.
The
Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide To
by Gary M. Grobman, Gary B.
Grant and Steve Roller
Practical
tips on how to prospect for donors, find funders and download
use
e-mail to collect grant information, and more. Includes reviews of 77
web
sites useful to fundraisers.
Multimedia
Grassroots Fundraising Series
Grassroots Fundraising Series, a seven-part video series, featuring trainer Kim Klein. This video training tool addresses the special fundraising needs of grassroots organizations and is available for purchase througHeadwaters Fund, 122 W Franklin Ave Ste 518, Minneapolis MN 55404, 612-879-0602.
Recommended Articles
The Case for Reforming the Estate Tax
Help stop
a devastating reduction in charitable giving
The Case for Reforming the
Estate Tax
Joe Selvaggio, Executive Director, One Percent Club
What is the estate tax?
The federal estate tax is a tax on the transfer of large
amounts of money. When someone dies, his or her assets (the person's estate)
are distributed to heirs. If the total value of the estate is large enough,
an estate tax is imposed before the assets are distributed. In 2003, the
net value of an individual's estate must exceed the basic exemption of
$1 million, with a $2 million exemption for couples. As part of President
Bush's 2001 tax cut, this exemption will gradually rise to $3.5 million
for an individual ($7 million for couples) by 2009. Currently, with planning,
small business owners can pass on $5 million tax-free. For farms, that
figure is $8 million.
The estate tax and charitable giving In 1999, estate tax filers in the U.S. paid $28 billion
in gift and estate taxes, and made charitable bequests of nearly $15 billion.
Higher education institutions, museums, religious groups, and many human
service organizations will be directly affected if the estate tax is repealed.
It is estimated that their revenues through bequests and donations could
decline as much as 23 - 40% under repeal, which will mean a loss of $10
billion annually.
By excluding an unlimited amount for
charitable giving, the estate tax offers a valuable incentive to donate
to charity. One-third of private foundation revenues come from estate tax
giving. Minnesota benefits greatly from private foundation grants made possible
by the incentive of the estate tax. $200 million in grants are made each
year by Minnesota foundations that would not exist but for the estate tax
- endowed by donors that made lasting contributions for years to come.
Estate
tax repeal: devastating impacts to Minnesota charities Complete repeal of the estate tax would be bad for
our democracy, our economy, and our society. Elimination of the estate
tax would reduce federal revenue by nearly $1 trillion over the next two
decades, lower Minnesota tax revenues, and have a devastating impact on
charitable giving. As a constructive part of the U.S. tax structure for
85 years, the estate tax does not prevent families from passing on wealth
to their heirs, and encourages charitable giving. With federal deficits
exceeding $400 billion per year, complete repeal of the estate tax would
irresponsibly expand the enormous national debt for future generations
of Americans and reduce resources available for local communities. --Minnesota
Council on Nonprofits
In Minnesota, repeal of the estate
tax would translate to a loss of $197 million per year in charitable giving
(based on 2001 charitable bequest data), or an average of $33,708 per charity.
Repeal of the estate tax would have a devastating effect on charitable contributions
and greatly reduce the number of new foundations being created. The nonprofit
sector is important to Minnesota for the services, culture, and education
it provides, and the economic development it creates.
FTC
Issues Consumer Publication on Charity Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has
issued a new consumer publication, ³Charitable Donations: Give or Take?²,
advising consumers on how to avoid potential charity scams. With more
than 700,000 federally recognized charities soliciting for charitable
contributors, it pays to be cautious when making a donation.
The publication, available at
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/charity.htm,
provides tips for consumers when donating to charities:
·
Some charities hire professional fund-raisers to solicit
donations.
Professional fund-raisers are
entitled to keep a portion of the money they collect. If you are solicited
for a donation, you might want to ask if the caller is a paid fund-raiser
and what percentage of your donation the fund-raiser will keep. If you
are not comfortable with the amount, you may want to donate to a different
organization or send a check directly to the charity.
·
If you do not want additional telephone calls from a paid
fund-raiser, you can ask to be placed on the fund-raiser¹s ³do not call²
list. If the fund-raiser calls again, they may be subject to a fine of
up to $11,000.
·
Typically, when you donate to a charity, your name is placed
on the charity¹s mailing list. The charity uses this list to re-contact
you and often rents it or exchanges it with other organizations. You can
stop the sharing of your information by including a note with your donation
asking the charity not to rent, sell, or exchange your personal information
and donation history.
·
Be wary of appeals that tug at your heart strings, especially
pleas involving patriotism and current events.
·
If the solicitation is by phone, ask for written information
about the charity, including its name, address, and telephone number.
·
Call the charity. Find out if the organization is aware
of the solicitation and has authorized the use of its name. If not, you
may be dealing with a scam artist.
·
Watch out for similar sounding names. Some phony charities
use names that closely resemble those of respected, legitimate organizations.
·
Ask how your donation will be distributed: How much will
go to the program you want to support, and how much will cover the charity¹s
administrative and telemarketing costs?
·
Refuse high pressure appeals. Legitimate fund-raisers will
not push you to give on the spot.
·
Avoid cash gifts. Cash can be lost or stolen. For security
and tax record purposes, it is best to pay by check.
Before donating to any charity,
check out the organization you are considering with these organizations:
·
BBB Wise Giving Alliance (703) 276-0100 www.give.org
·
American Institute of Philanthropy (773) 529-2300 www.charitywatch.com
·
GuideStar (757) 229-4631 www.guidestar.org
If you believe an organization
may not be operating for charitable purposes, is making misleading solicitations,
or is ignoring requests to be placed on a ³do not call² list, contact
the Federal Trade Commission, your state Attorney General, or your local
consumer protection office.
To order copies of this or other FTC Consumer Alerts, visit www.ftc.gov/bcp/online/pubs.bulkordr.htm. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
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