Broadly defined, philanthropy is goodwill to mankind as demonstrated by the readiness to promote human welfare. The Philanthropy category in this directory provides an overview of the philanthropic sector, including guides and directories and methods of giving.
National charitable organization dedicated to advancing the role and interests of the charitable sector for the benefit of Canadian communities. http://www.ccp.ca/
Helps individuals setup a donor-advised fund and choose which charities will benefit. Includes fee structure, program overview, benefits, giving options, brochures, and contact information. http://www.vanguardcharitable.org/
Bulletin board connecting people in need with those who wish to help them. Features mission statement, requests for help and responses, prayer board, sponsors, ways to help, auctions, and a FAQ. http://www.givingboard.org/
Association of nonprofit professionals and private donors. Features organization profile, history, email newsletter, the magazine "Philanthropy", online store, and meetings information. http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/
An interdisciplinery academic center headquartered at Indiana University that seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service. http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
Encourages and enables daily giving both online and in schools. Includes project background, list of participating charities, and description of active funds. http://www.givedaily.org/
Committed to making organized philanthropy more responsive to socially, economically and politically disenfranchised people. Features publications, current projects, and membership information. http://www.ncrp.org/
Aims to promote philanthropy via research, debate, publications and by encouraging the philanthropic sector in Britain. Includes research and study opportunities, areas of activity, newsletter, and contact information. http://www.instituteforphilanthropy.org.uk/
Financially supports children and families of children suffering from cancer. Event information, programs, and online donation form provided. http://www.haveaheartcharity.org/
Follows trends in international, multicultural and women's philanthropy, features electronic conference information, research tools, programs, and publications. http://www.philanthropy.org/
Uses the web to help people get more involved in philanthropy. Features nonprofit resources, online donation forms, volunteer opportunities, and crisis relief news. http://www.networkforgood.org/
Promotes research and education in the philanthropy, civil society and nonprofit sectors. Includes membership information, affinity groups, conferences, and publications. http://www.istr.org/
Exists to help build charitable endowments through life-insurance policies. Includes various plans, FAQs, glossary, example transactions, and contact information. http://www.evertrust.org/
Connects people with charities and causes. Provides a searchable nonprofit database, ways to give, donor info, inspiring stories and quotes, newsletter, and nonprofit resources. http://www.justgive.org/
A searchable database of local charities. Includes tips for donors, new listings submission, and contact information. http://www.charity-charities.org/
An organization that helps wealthy people learn to use their resources to create a better world. Features a quarterly journal, membership information, events, discussions, coaching groups, and an online store. http://www.morethanmoney.org/
Encourages families and individuals to create and sustain philanthropic family foundations. Offers programs, publications, articles, resource links, a newsletter, calendar of events, and a FAQ. http://www.ncfp.org/
Helps people create donor-advised funds to support charities, while maximizing tax deductions and eliminating paperwork. Features mission statement, guides, and philanthropic resources. http://www.nptrust.org/
Helps match donors' international philanthropic goals with local projects and unmet needs. Provides guide to services, resources, and contact information. http://www.precisionphilanthropy.org/
A campaign to encourage webmasters to use some of their ad inventory to help support good causes. Includes a directory of organizations that welcome ad donations. http://donateadspace.com/
Philanthropic portal aids in finding charitable opportunities online. Provides information on research foundations and non-profits, volunteer projects, research on social issues, and resources. http://www.givespot.com/
Donate online to schools or local nonprofits, and received rewards from local merchants. Features profile of services, ways to get involved, searchable database of local organizations, and contact information. http://www.donationrewards.com/
Article explaining the various ways in which you can support charitable organizations, how to make sure a charity is legitimate, how philanthropies work, and links to resources. http://www.howstuffworks.com/philanthropy.htm
Offers two charitable giving programs - a donor-advised fund, and a Pooled Income Fund providing immediate tax benefits and the flexibility to support any IRS-qualified U.S. public charity. http://www.charitablegift.org/
Provides donors the opportunity to simplify their charitable giving and maximize tax savings through the use of donor-advised funds. http://www.jewishcommunalfund.org/
A global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several e-mail newsletters. http://www.onphilanthropy.com/
Dedicated to serving children with cancer who are being or have been treated at Western Washington hospitals and their immediate and extended family members, survivors, health care professionals, and bereaved families. http://www.candlelighters.org/
Offers a variety of programs for young people with wealth to explore how their financial resources relate to social justice and provide tools for them to take action. Also offers forums to promote cross class and intergenerational dialogues about money, c http://www.resourcegeneration.org/
Provides a small group of individuals quarterly workshops to work with prominent figures from the fields of philanthropy, policy, and public management to develop a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and strategies for maximizing his or her effect http://www.tpwwest.org/
