Recommended Resources: Websites
Resource Development
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.eduA large site with resources, class and research in fundraising.
http://charitychannel.comA site devoted to all-things nonprofit. Special emphasis on answering questions posed by small nonprofits on most aspects of fundraising.
http://www.CharityNavigator.comThe nation's largest evaluator of charities helps donors understand and discern the true fiscal operations of any of the more than 5000 charities in their databases.
http://www.philanthropy.comThe Chronicle is a repository of useful stories, surveys and links. It's the basic weekly source of information on philanthropy in the U.S.
http://www.lambresearch.comA very useful, basic research website with links to free prospect sites for finding public information on foundations, major donors and corporations.
http://www.designforministry.comThis website assists ministry organizations with capacity building activities, and provides access to Design For Ministry™ experts reflecting broad experience in resource development for Christian nonprofits.
http://www.stewardshipresources.orgIn response to God's call, the mission of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center is to serve Christian denominations, institutions, organizations and congregations in developing creative and vital stewardship ministries.
http://www.ecfa.orgA useful site with tools for developing effective programs in development plus the compliance standards for a well run ministry.
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/site/PageServer/A helpful resource for understanding the world of online giving.
http://www.foundationcenter.orgThe best place to start with a foundation search. Lost of tools for free and for a fee to start writing grants.
http://www.generousgiving.comA helpful compendium of articles and testimonies by donors. Very useful source for books and other ministries associated with development.
http://www.guidestar.orgThe best basic research site for foundation inquiries and for getting free copies of a funder's Federal Form 990.
http://www.nptimes.comA useful periodical with basic articles on development.
http://not-for-profit.orgSite of sites that support nonprofit management and fundraising. Helpful for information on grantswriting and donor management software.
http://www.philanthropymagazine.comUseful profiles of donors and foundations.
http://www.resource-alliance.orgA one-stop place for information on international funders and nonprofits. Helpful tools, articles, and conferences supporting international philanthropy.
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