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Print Publications about Philanthropy
Print Publications about Philanthropy
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Suggested Books
"Collective Grantmaking in the Philanos Network: Research Report" explores the impact of collective giving as exemplified by the Philanos network of affiliate members. Philanos joined with Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington to analyze the collective giving movement that gave birth to organizations that have a common commitment to a collective, democratic grantmaking process. View the report.
Giving Circles: Multiplying The Power and Impact of One By Many, by Leah Dobkin, 50plus Today
Collective Grantmaking in the Philanos Network: A Research Report, Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2018, Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University
Giving Compass - aggregates information to make it easier to give well
Center for Effective Philanthropy is a resource for improving the effectiveness of philanthropic funders
Women’s Philanthropy Institute, University of Indiana -institute Women's Philanthropy Institute, University of Indiana
Council on Foundations provides opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is committed to providing smarter grant making practices
The Monitor Institute is a social enterprise that surfaces and spreads best practices in public problem solving and pioneers next practices
The Women’s Funding Network is a collaborative philanthropic network dedicated to funding women’s solutions worldwide
Strengthening the American Giving Circle Movement, Giving Compass, LLC, October 18, 2019
The Landscape of Giving Circles/Collective Giving Groups in the U.S., Written and Researched by the Collective Giving Research Group: Bearman, Carboni, Eikenberry, Franklin, November 2017
Women’s Giving Circles: Reflections from the Founders, published by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, August 2009
More Giving Together - A broad study commissioned in 2007 by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers of the characteristics, benefits, and impact of giving circles across the country
The Giving Circles Knowledge Center - undefined explores forming grassroots philanthropic initiatives in a community.
Philanthropy Together is a national initiative by the Gates Foundation for scaling and strengthening collective giving networks. Philanos is a member of this initiative.
BoardSource provides board governance resources
Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice - outlines 33 principles of sound practice for charitable organizations and foundations
What Board Members Need to Know About Not-for-Profit Finance and Accounting provides an easy-to-understand overview of not-for-profit financials
Guidestar has financial reports and Form 990s for many charities
The Better Business Bureau has a national website that provides reports on national charities and rate them against the BBB’s charity standards
Charity Navigator evaluates more than 5,500 of America’s charities including financial health
IRS - EO Select Check is an online search tool that allows users to search for an exempt organization and check information about its federal tax status and filings
The Foundation Center has information for both grant-seekers and grant-makers and is a prominent resource in the non-profit community
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Town and Country, June philanthropy issue each year
What Board Members Need to Know About Not-for-Profit Finance and Accounting, published by Jacobson Jarvis & Co, PLLC (jjco.com)
The Stanford Social Innovation Review- a quarterly magazine covering best strategies for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses
The Apparitional Donor: Understanding and Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color, Faces of Giving March 2018
Women’s Giving Circles: Reflections from the Founders Published by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
More Giving Together: The Growth and Impact of Giving Circles and Shared Giving by Jessica E. Bearman, published by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Catalytic Philanthropy, by Mark R. Kramer. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Fall 2009
Collective Impact, by John Kania and Mark Kramer. Stanford Social Innovation Review, February 2011
Widespread Empathy: 5 Steps to Achieving Greater Impact in Philanthropy, produced by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and Jump Associates
Catalyzing Networks for Social Change, produced by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and Monitor Institute.
Women a Model for Engaged Giving, by Todd Cohen, for Philanthropy Journal
Giving 2.0: Getting Together to Give, by Laura Arrillaga-Andreesse. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2012
In Pursuit of the Female Philanthropist, by Fran Hawthorne. New York Times, November 8, 2012
Cracking the Network Code: Four Principles for Grantmakers, by Jane Wei-Skillern, Nora Silver, and Eric Heitz. Published by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Washington, DC; 2012
The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle by Ann Goggins Gregory & Don Howard, Stanford Social Innovation Review: Fall 2009.
Dan Pallota's Ted Talk on The Way We Think About Charity is Wrong
State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits, March 2010 report from the National Council of Nonprofits
The Stanford Social Innovation Review, a quarterly magazine covering best strategies for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses
According to a March 2010 report from the National Council of Nonprofits, State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Circles: Reflections from the Founders, published by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, August 2009
Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan, 3rd ed., Tracy Gary and Melissa Kohner
Reinventing Fundraising: Realizing the Potential of Women’s Philanthropy, Sondra Shaw-Hardy and Martha A. Taylor
Something Ventured: An Innovative Model in Philanthropy - The Washington Women’s Foundation Handbook on the establishment of their organization.
The Soul of Money, Lynne Twist
Strategic Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy, Peter Frumkin
The Transformative Power of Women’s Philanthropy, Martha A. Taylor and Sondra Shaw-Hardy
Women & Philanthropy: Boldly Shaping a Better World, Sondra Shaw-Hardy and Martha A. Taylor
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy, Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
Windfall: Managing Unexpected Money So It Doesn't Manage You, Marla Brill
Wealth in Families, Charles Collier
Good to Great and the Social Sectors, Jim Collins
Do More Than Give by Leslie Crutchfield, John Kania, and Mark Kramer
Inspired Philanthropy, 2nd Edition, Tracy Gary
High Impact Philanthropy: How Donors, Boards, and Nonprofit Organizations Can Transform Communities, Kay Sprinkel Grace and Alan Wendroff
Town & Country, The Guide to Intelligent Giving: Make a Difference in the World -- and in Your Own Life, Joanna Krotz
Don't Just Give It Away: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving, Renata Rafferty
The End of Poverty, Jeffrey Sachs
The Cathedral Within, Bill Shore
Give Smart: Philanthropy That Gets Results, Thomas Tierney and Joel Fleishman
The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources, Lynne Twist