The Nonprofit Sector Resource Fund (www.nonprofitresearch.org) provides research and information on nonprofits, foundations, giving and volunteering, advocacy, public policy, Community Wealth Online (www.communitywealth.org) creates a centralized, online resource and dialogue about community wealth. Topics such as venture philanthropy and social entrepreneurship are explored.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (www.ncrp.org) works "to make philanthropy more responsive to people with the least wealth and opportunity, more relevant to critical public needs, and more open and accountable to all, in order to create a more just and democratic society." Includes information on advocacy, NCRP projects, and publications.
National Center for Charitable Statistics (nccs.urban.org) is the self-described national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. A component of the Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy, it has worked closely with the IRS and other government agencies, the private sector, and universities to report on the activities of charitable organizations. A recent study identified that Americans donated $174.52 billion in 1998: 77.3% as individuals, 9.8% as foundations, 7.8% through bequests, and 5.1% as corporations.
Newtithing Group (www.newtithing.org) is a philanthropic research organization committed to increasing charitable giving, personal fulfillment, and the productivity of donations to the non-profit sector. Among their findings: in 1999, alone, U.S. tax filers can comfortably afford to give nearly a quarter of a trillion additional dollars to charity. Get the details at their site.
Philanthropy.org maintains an impressive database of publications, digital texts, and websites, and is one of the best locations we’ve seen for research on issues in multicultural philanthropy.
The Promising Practices Network (PPN) website highlights programs and practices that credible research indicates are effective in improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. The information offered is organized around three major areas: Proven and Promising Programs; Research in Brief; and Strengthening Service Delivery.
