Resource List

The resources below could change your life. Here you can connect to philanthropic peers, get hands-on guidance for any and all of your questions about giving, and learn from people with vast experience in your areas of interest. These are but a few of the many excellent publications and organizations that can help you.

If the list seems overwhelming, please do call our Resource Hotline for guidance about which resources might fit you best: 781-646-1705. Or fill out our Get Involved form »

Donor networks

  • 20+ Donor networks: Connect here to browse links for over 20 different donor networks. Join with a network of like-minded others to exchange learning or to collaborate.

Organizations that encourage greater giving

  • 1% Club: A Minnesota-centered initiative promoting a new standard of philanthropy by enlisting a growing network of donors pledging to give at least 1% of net worth or 5% of income annually.
  • Inspired Legacies: Provides donor-centered, community-inspired training, resources, and strategic support to advance the best practices of legacy, financial, and philanthropic planning.
  • Play BIG: Holds gatherings that support individuals with discretionary assets of $15 million or more to have a big impact for positive social benefit, through both philanthropy and social investing.

A few organizations to give to (and give through)

  • Calvert Foundation: CF enables you to channel funds for giving or for pro-active investing to underserved communities around the world in areas of interest.
  • Community Foundations: Community foundations around the country serve donors wishing to make contributions, especially in their local areas, but sometimes further away as well. Click on this link to locate a community foundation near you.
  • Global Greengrants Fund: GGF grants fund grassroots action in some of the world's most despoiled and impoverished places. Grassroots groups are key to solving intractable problems and halting cycles of poverty, powerlessness and environmental destruction. Our grants offer hope and tap the energy of communities where other sources of support are unavailable
  • The Global Fund For Women: The Global Fund for Women, an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice, advocates for and defends women's human rights by making grants to support women's groups around the world.

Publications

  • “A New Take on Tithing” article by Claude Rosenberg & Tim Stone of NewTithing.
  • Inspired Philanthropy by Tracy Gary and Nancy Adess, (Jossey-Bass, 3rd Edition, 2007), A workbook guiding donors to thoughtful, engaged giving with comprehensive resources and interactive exercises.

  • More Than Money Journal: The free online archives include 43 back issues exploring a wide range of issues on money, relationships, and values-in-action.  Filled with personal stories.

  • We Gave Away a Fortune: Book by Anne and Christopher Ellinger with stories of sixteen people who gave away 20% or more of their fortunes and what were the common themes among them.

  • Welcome to Philanthropy: Resources for Individuals and Families Exploring Social Change Giving. Booklet by Anne and Christopher Ellinger, for the National Network of Grantmakers. Includes pithy guidance and links to extensive resources for engaging with others in philanthropy.

  • Worth Magazine article on the 50% League, March 2007.

Organizations that support and promote philanthropy

  • Association of Small Foundations: A membership organization for foundations with few or no staff, offering support with many of the nuts and bolts.
  • Coalition for New Philanthropy: A six-year initiative promoting philanthropy in communities of color-- throughout the New York City area, and in select cities in the U.S..
  • Council on Foundations: A membership organization serving different types of grantmaking organizations and and giving programs, including a program for family foundations.
  • Giving Forum: Carries out research, convenes practitioners, and provides online information on subjects of current importance (e.g., giving circles, racial, ethnic, and tribal philanthropy.
  • National Center on Family Philanthropy: Provides substantial online information and resources to families involved in philanthropy.
  • The Philanthropic Initiative: Offers philanthropic research, consulting, and initiatives.
  • 21/64: Supports multi-generational approaches to philanthropy.
  • YouthGive: Supports children and youth to engage in giving though online giving accounts.

Research on giving levels

For assistance on which resources might be most useful to your particular situation, please feel free to call us at Bolder Giving: 781-646-1705

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