In addition the blogs that I provided on my blog clearinghouse, here are some resources on philanthropy and foundations for the nonprofit professional.

Associations of Small Foundations: An trade association of foundation with few or no staff.

The Center on Effective Philanthropy: A organization which provides management resources for foundations.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University: Located in Indianapolis, this organization is both a research and educational entity. The Center has a Masters and Doctoral program in Philanthropy. The Fund raising school provides ongoing training and seminars for ongoing professional success.

Community Foundations of America: Partnership organization which is working to create change in the philanthropy and giving landscape.

Community Giving Resource: A network which connects grantmakers with low-income communities and programs that fit their strategic giving goals.

The Council on Foundations: A well known organization which contributes to the leadership and operations of its member foundations. The council has now over 2,000 members.

The Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers: Provides information on associations of regional grantmakers in your respective state, information about giving circles, and host grants and fundraising training events.

The Foundation Center: If you haven’t been to this website or one of its regional libraries– you need help The center is the world’s leading knowledge center on philanthropy and is an excellent resource for prospective research for grantees. There are also excellent resources on nonprofit management.

GrantMakers Network: Resource exchange on effective grantmaking.

Resource Generation: Mobilizes young people with financial wealth to use their assets in a responsible manner for social, economic, and environmental change.

The Philanthropic Studies Index: An excellent clearinghouse of research and information on the nonprofit, volunteering and charitable giving sectors.