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Group of distinguished scholars and researchers working to help achieve a just, democratic, environmentally sustainable and human society. Rockridge words to reframe the public debate, tell the progressive story, build links, advance public policies, and nurture a united voice among those working for progressive change by developing a common progressive story, a common moral language and shared policy directions.National Voice

New America Foundation URL: http://www.newamerica.net

This nonprofit, post-partisan public policy institute brings exceptionally promising new voices and ideas to the fore of our nation\'s public discourse.

Project on Civic Reflection URL: http://www.valpo.edu/organization/pocr

Project on Civic Reflection: Develops and evaluates conversations of reading and reflection on our life in community and the three fundamental human activities that nourish that life: giving, serving, and leading.

NPA Action URL: http://NPAction.org

NPAction.org was established as a nonprofit advocacy exchange and information resource.

OMB Watch URL: http://www.ombwatch.org

OMB Watch provides nonprofits with resources and guides for advocacy and political action.

Alliance for Justice URL: http://www.allianceforjustice.org/nonprofit/technical_resources/resources/

Provides briefing papers and other materials that help nonprofits understand how to engage in election-related issues.

Associations

Links to fundraising associations. And keep in mind, these associations offer education, too. Check them all out!

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) URL: http://www.ahp.org/

Association Francaise des Fundraisers URL: http://www.fundraisers.fr/

Association of Christian Development Professionals (ACDP) URL: http://www.edmi.org/acdp2.htm

Association of Fundraising Consultants (AFC) (U.K.-based) URL: http://www.afc.org.uk/

Association of Fundraising Professionals URL: http://www.afpnet.org/

Association of Fundraising Professionals (RI Chapter) URL: http://www.afpri.org/

Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE) URL: http://www.alde.org/

Association of Philanthropic Council URL: http://www.apcinc.org/

Canadian Association of Gift Planners URL: http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/

CIVICUS URL: http://www.civicus.org/

Civicus: World alliance for citizens participation

Council for Resource Development (CRD) URL: http://www.crdnet.org/

Membership organization for fundraisers in community colleges

European Foundation Centre URL: http://www.efc.be/

European Fundraising Association URL: http://www.efa-net.eu/

The umbrella organization of European fundraising assocations, EFA promotes the work of not-for-profit organizations and philanthropy by stimulating fundraising in Europe.

Fundraising Institute - Australia (FIA) URL: http://www.fia.org.au/

Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) URL: http://www.finz.org.nz/

Independent Sector URL: http://www.independentsector.org/

Independent Sector: National leadership forum for fostering private initiatve for the public good. Great research and publications.

International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) URL: http://www.catholicstewardship.org/

National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) URL: http://www.amm.org/ncdc

North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) URL: http://www.naydo.org/

Harvard Business Review & Nonprofit Times URL: http://www.pewinternet.org/

Make sure that you check the Harvard Business Review and the Nonprofit Times regularly. You'll find many great articles about governance, strategic thinking, leadership, and many other valuable topics that are useful for nonprofit / NGOs. For example, see Harvard Business Review: * "Appraising Boardroom Performance," Jay A. Conger, David Finegold and Edward E. Lawler III. January - February 1998 * "Effective Oversight: A Guide for Nonprofit Directors,Regina Herzlinger, July-August 1994 * "The New Work of the Nonprofit Board," Barbara E. Taylor, Richard P. Chait, Thomas P. Holland. September-October 1996 * \\\\\\\"Working on Nonprofit Boards: Don\\\\\\\'t Assume the Shoe Fits,\\\\\\\" F. Warren McFarlan. November-December 1999 * \\\\\\\"What Makes Great Boards Great, " Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld. September 2002 * "Building Better Boards, " David A. Nadler. May 2004

Education & certification

Sites dealing with education and certification of nonprofit professionals. Visit the Association links and also Resources for Nonprofits for more education opportunities.

Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University URL: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/

Center on Philanthropy: University-based research and academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice. Check out the Center's research arm.

Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy URL: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/thefundraisingschool/

The Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy provides comprehensive training programs dedicated to the advancement of ethical fundraising.

Saint Mary's University URL: http://www.smumn.edu/

Check out this wonderful Masters Program in Philanthropy and Development. Great faculty (including me!) Combination of online and residency on campus. Mostly practitioners in the program.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture URL: http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

CFRE International URL: http://www.cfre.org/

CFRE International, the baseline certification for fundraisers worldwide. Are you a certified fundraiser? If not, why not? Voluntary certification can stop government intervention. Voluntary certification demonstrates a commitment to protecting the public.

Resource Alliance URL: http://www.resource-alliance.org/

An international network that helps build the capacity of nonprofits / NGOs to mobilise funds and local resources for their causes -- through training, knowledge sharing and networking activities worldwide.

Ethics

Sites dealing with ethical issues in the nonprofit sector. Also visit the Association links to see their respective codes of ethics.

The Donor Bill of Rights URL: http://www.afpnet.org/Ethics/EnforcementDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3359

The Donor Bill of Rights.

AFP URL: http://www.afpnet.org/Ethics/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3093

AFP's Code of Ethics, with guidelines and standards.

Just for fun

Some things are just for fun. Check these out.

French Resources URL: http://www.frenchresources.info/

An educational portal.

HEMA Department Store URL: http://producten.HEMA.nl/

You must check this out! The homepage of the HEMA department store - which opened in 1926 in Amsterdam. No worries about language: the site is visual and sound only. That's all that matters. Click on the homepage only. Don't click on any of the products. Just wait a couple seconds. This is marvelous and admirable. Is this what all our websites need to look like in the future? Oh dear.

Info for Kids About France URL: http://www.info-france-usa.org/kids

Informative site about France, designed for children, features information about the traditions, history, economics, entertainment, and culture of France.

Modern Language Association Census Map URL: http://www.mla.org/census_map

Modern Language Association Census Map: Shows which languages are spoken in which areas of the U.S.

Our House In France URL: http://www.ourhouseinfrance.com/

La Maison Joyaux, Simone's house in France. This can be your house in France, too. Check out the day trips. Visit the region. Rent the house!

Third Man Movies and Culture URL: http://thirdmanmovies.blogspot.com/

Check out these great movie reviews by Daniel Joyaux. Yes, we're related: Daniel is my oldest nephew. More importantly, he goes to lots of movies and writes insightful reviews.

LGBTQ

Resources that focus on rights and equity for the lesbian,gay bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Equity Action Fund at The Rhode Island Foundation URL: http://rifoundation.org/equity_action/index_flash.htm

Strengthening the infrastructure and capacity of LGBTQ-led organizations, and mainstream nonprofit that provide services to the LGBTQ community.

Human Rights Campaign URL: http://www.hrc.org

Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights

National Center for Lesbian Rights URL: http://www.nclrights.org

National legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education

Peace

Sites dealing with the peace movements.

Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities URL: http://www.projectyano.org/

The Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities

Student Peace Action Network URL: http://www.studentpeaceaction.org/

The Student Peace Action Network

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation URL: http://www.wagingpeace.org/

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation: Youth Outreach Program.

American Friends Service Committee URL: http://www.youth4peace.org/

American Friends Service Committee: National Youth and Militarism Program.

Youth and the Military URL: http://www.youthandthemilitary.org/

National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth.

United for Peace and Justice URL: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

United for Peace and Justice: Counter Military Recruitment Campaign

Politics

Politics with a capital "P". Democracy, too, maybe. But mostly politics.

Open Secrets | Center for Responsive Politics URL: http://www.opensecrets.org

The nonpartisan guide to money's influence on U.S. elections and public policy. Shine the light on our government.

EMILY's List URL: http://www.emilyslist.org

The largest PAC (political action committee) in the U.S. Supports pro-choice Democratic women running for governor and the U.S. Congress.

Research

Sites reporting on research that is useful to the nonprofits / NGOs. Professionals must pay attention to research!

Indiana University Center on Philanthropy URL: http://philanthropy@iupui.edu

Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, major center for research on philanthropy in the U.S.

Pew Research Center URL: http://www.pewresearch.org/

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues. The Center\'s work is carried out by six projects: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press | Pew Internet & American Life Project | Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life | Pew Hispanic Center | Pew Global Attitudes Project

Public Agenda URL: http://www.publicagenda.org/

A nonpartisan opinion research and civic engagement organization helping Americans explore and understand critical issues since 1975.

Research on philanthropy in Canada URL: http://www.imagine.canada.ca

Research on philanthropy in Canada.

Rhode Island Kids Count URL: http://www.rikidscount.org/

Policy organization that provides information on child well-being, stimulates dialogue on children's issues, and promotes accountability and action. Visit Kids Count in other states.

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. URL: http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/

Roper Center is the largest library of public opinion data in the world. The Centre's mission focuses on data preservation, access and education.

Pew Internet & American Life Project URL: http://www.pewinternet.org/

The Pew Internet & American Life Project -- an initiative of the Pew Research Center -- produces reports that explore the impact of the Internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the Internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they affect the virtual world. The basis of the reports are nationwide random digit dial telephone surveys as well as online surveys. This data collection is supplemented with research from government agencies, academia, and other expert venues; observations of what people do and how they behave when they are online; in-depth interviews with Internet users and Internet experts alike; and other efforts that try to examine individual and group behavior. The Project releases 15-20 pieces of research a year, varying in size, scope, and ambition.

Giving USA URL: http://www.givingusareports.org

Giving USA is the annual report on philanthropy in the United States. The study reports on sources of gifts (foundations, corporations, and individuals) and recipients of gifts (education, healthcare, religion, arts and culture, public / society benefits, environment, international). Very good analysis. Very useful information. A must-read for fundraisers in the U.S. - and others elsewhere could find the information and its implications very useful.

Resources for nonprofits

Check these out. I visit these regularly for useful information and tips.

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy URL: http://www.ncrp.org

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy: Dedicated to helping the philanthropic community advance the traditional values of social and economic justice for all Americans.

Adrian Sargeant URL: http://www.charityfundraising.org/

Adrian Sargeant holds the Robert F. Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. Formerly, Dr. Sargeant was a professor of nonprofit marketing at Bristol Business School in the United Kingdom. Visit Dr. Sargeant's site for research about donors and other issues in the philanthropic sector.

Alliance for Nonprofit Management URL: http://www.allianceonline.org/

Alliance for Nonprofit Management: The professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.

American Society of Association Executives URL: http://www.asaecenter.org ?

American Society of Association Executives has some wonderful resources and information that can be used by many nonprofits.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation URL: http://www.wilder.org/

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation: Wonderful research center, great publications, and consulting and training opportunities.

BoardSource URL: http://www.boardsource.org/

BoardSource -- formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards -- helps build effective nonprofit boards

Bridge Star URL: http://www.bridgestar.org/

Developing leadership for the nonprofit sector.

Charity Village URL: http://www.charityvillage.com/

Charity Village, Canada's super site for the nonprofit sector.

Chronicle of Philanthropy URL: http://www.philanthropy.com/

The Chronicle of Philanthropy -- the top U.S. newspaper about the philanthropic sector. Great source to find reports on the newest research and key issues in the sector.

Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) URL: http://www.corphilanthropy.org/

The Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is the only national forum of business CEOs and Chairpersons with an agenda exclusively focused on corporate philanthropy.

Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project URL: http://www.jhu.edu/~cnp/

Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project: A systematic effort to analyze the scope, structure, financing, and role of the private nonprofit (NGO) sector in a cross-section of countries around the world. The intent is to improve knowledge and enrich theoretical understanding of the sector, and to provide a sounder basis for both public and private action. Johns Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies - Center for Civil Society Studies.

Directory of Social Change URL: http://www.dsc.org.uk/

Directory of Social Change: Independent source of information, training and support for the voluntary and Canadian community sectors worldwide.

Foundation Center URL: http://www.fdncenter.org/

The Foundation Center: Helping grantseekers succeed; helping grantmakers make a difference

Global Fundraising Jobs is a new recruitment website for the international not-for-profit sector. Lo URL: http://www.globalfundraisingjobs.com/

Global Fundraising Jobs is a new recruitment website for the international not-for-profit sector. Log on today for the latest vacancies worldwide.

Guidestar URL: http://www.guidestar.org/

GuideStar provides information on the programs and finances of more than 650,000 American nonprofit organizations.? See also GuideStar UK at http://www.guidestar.org.uk/ AND Civil Society Systems

Imagine Canada URL: http://www.imaginecanada.ca/

Dedicated to advancing the interests of the Canadian voluntary sector.

Imagine Canada URL: http://www.imaginecanada.ca

Looking into and out for Canada's charities and nonprofits. Research, public campaigns, etc.

Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI) URL: http://www.p2pfundraising.org

Information about e-philanthropy.

Project on Civic Reflection URL: http://www.valpo.edu/organization/pocr

Rhode Island Foundation URL: http://www.rifoundation.org/

The Rhode Island Foundation's on-line center for philanthropy

Third Sector New England URL: http://www.tsne.org/

Third Sector New England: Provides information and services to build the knowledge, power, and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations that engage people in community and public life.

Sofie Systems URL: http://sofiesystems.com

This is the site that explains the content management systems that we use to create and maintain this website.

Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration URL: http://www.sofii.org

A free resource providing great examples from some of the world's best fundraising campaigns. Read the case histories. Explore the tips, articles, and guides. Subscribe to the free e-news.

Social justice

Resources about social justice in general.

ACLU, defending the Bill of Rights. URL: http://www.centerforamericanprogress.org

Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all Americans.

American Civil Liberties Union URL: http://www.aclu.org

ACLU, defending the Bill of Rights.

Bill Moyers article: 9/11 and the Sport of God URL: http://www.crosscurrents.org/moyers2006.htm

I think all of Bill's stuff is great. Collect his articles and books.

Nation (weekly magazine) URL: http://www.thenation.com

Marvelous, progressive weekly magazine feature articles about everything.

Synergos Institute: Working with partners to bridge social and economic divides to reduce poverty an URL: http://www.synergos.org

Synergos Institute: Working with partners to bridge social and economic divides to reduce poverty and increase equity around the world

Free thinking for the world URL: http://www.opendemocracy.org

Free thinking for the world

Useful & curious stuff

Kind of a catch-all, a place to put links that didn't seem to belong in another section. Sites that I find useful, curious, inspiring...

Greed URL: http://www.g-r-e-e-d.com/GREED.htm

Essays concerning the origins, nature, extent and morality of greed, the apartheid economy of the United States. By Julian Edney.

Short Changes: Foundation Giving and Communities of Color. URL: http://www.arc.org/Pages/pubs/shortchanged_b.html

Short Changes: Foundation Giving and Communities of Color. A recent research report from the Applied Research Center. This report notes that we are losing ground in the philanthropic community's support to communities of color and racial justice. Copies of the report are available on the web site.

Truthout.org URL: http://www.truthout.org

Compilation of articles from media around the world.

Alan Chapman Site URL: http://www.businessballs.com/

Free materials, articles, and ideas for ethical personal and organizational development, compassionate leadership, self-help, and self-fulfillment, run by Alan Chapman, Leicester, England

Bibliotheque de France URL: http://www.bnf.fr/

Website of the Bibliotheque de France. Amazing collection of digitized documents and images drawn from the library's vast collection.

Caux Roundtable (CRT) URL: http://www.cauxroundtable.org/

The Caux Roundtable (CRT) is an international network of principled business leaders working together to promote a moral capitalism.

Civil Reflection URL: http://www.civicreflection.org/

Resource for people seeking to learn about civic reflection, the practice of reflecting on giving, serving, associating or leading through reading and discussion. The site includes an electronic library of suggested readings that can be sorted by questions and topics.

DaVinci Institute URL: http://www.davinciinstitute.com/

DaVinci Institute. Unlocking your future, one idea, one invention, one business at a time.

Disinfopedia URL: http://www.disinfopedia.org/

Resource of propaganda techniques to which we are all unwitting victims. Free, comprehensive encyclopedia for 'total disinformation awareness.'

Humanity | The Humanity Initiative URL: http://www.humanity.org

Encouraging people to understand this planet as our common home. Inspiring commencement speeches, essasy, stories, and more.

Red Room URL: http://www.redroom.com/

The Red Room . . . where the writers are. The online home of many of the world's greatest writers.

The Onion URL: http://www.theonion.com

Great news source

Visual Thesaurus URL: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

A wonderful tool for defining and linking words.

Women

Resources that focus on social justice for women.

4ERA URL: http://www.4era.org

Non-partisan, single-issue, grassroots organization. Our mission is to build solidarity among Americans for ratifying and promulgating the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Catalyst URL: http://www.catalystwomen.org

Advancing women in business

Center for American Women and Politics URL: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp/

Education and public service center located at Rutgers University. Promotes greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government. Works to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life

Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy URL: http://www.mccormack.umb.edu/cwppp

Located at University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Commission on the Status of Women, United Nations URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/48sess.htm

Learn about the status of women throughout the world.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

EMILY's List URL: http://www.emilyslist.org

EMILY's List: An acronym for Early Money Is Like Yeast because it helps the dough rise. EMILY's List is the nation's largest grassroots political network, raising campaign contributions for pro-choice Democratic women candidates running for the U.S. House and Senate and for governor.

National Women's Law Center URL: http://www.nwlc.org

Protects and advances the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives.

Rhode Island Feminist Resources Network URL: http://www.rifrn.net

Rhode Island Feminist Resources Network

U.S. Women Without Borders, a project of the Women's Funding Network URL: http://www.fundforward.org/uswomenwithoutborders/index.html

U.S. Women Without Borders, a project of the Women's Funding Network

UN Division for the Advancement of Women URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/

See also UN Commission on Status of Women

White House Project URL: http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org

Dedicated to advancing women's leadership by enhancing public perceptions of women's capacity to lead and fostering the entry of women into positions of leadership, including the U.S. presidency.

Women's Fund of Rhode Island URL: http://www.rifoundation.org/wfri/html/index.htm

Devoted to leveling the playing field for women and girls.

Women's Philanthropy Institute URL: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/womensphilanthropyinstitute/

Inspiring, education and encouraging women to effect change in the world through philanthropy.

Women's Funding Network: The association of women's funds from around the world. URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/

Women's Funding Network: The association of women's funds from around the world.

Institute for Women's Policy Research URL: http://www.iwpr.org

Public policy research organization dedicated to informing and stimulating debate on issues of critical important to women and their families. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women\'s political and civic participation.