Carnegie Corporation of New York’s resources are limited and cannot support all of the superb proposals submitted to us.
The organizations below offer useful information about philanthropy and may help nonprofit organizations identify possible sources of support:
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Serves as a print and online news source for foundation leaders, fund raisers, grantmakers, and others involved in philanthropic enterprises
Council on Foundations
Works to create an environment in which grantmaking foundations and corporations can grow and thrive, and provides members with products and services needed to achieve goals
East Africa Philanthropy Network
Promotes grantmaking in eastern Africa by pooling local resources, strengthening relationships with foreign funders, and enabling its member organizations to share their experiences
Philanthropy Europe Association
Promotes collaboration among foundations and other partners to advance the public good in Europe and beyond
Exponent Philanthropy
Formerly the Association of Small Foundations, it provides members with peer learning opportunities, targeted resources, and a collective voice in the philanthropic community
Candid
Strengthens the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy
Guidestar
Provides information to philanthropies and nonprofits to advance transparency and enable users to make better decisions and encourage charitable giving
Independent Sector
Provides a leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in the United States and around the world
National Science Foundation
A major funding source for the fields of mathematics, computer science, and the social sciences, it accounts for approximately 20 percent of federal support to academic institutions for basic research
National Center for Family Philanthropy
Promotes philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families
Network for Good
Provides training and tools, such as selecting social networks, using RSS, and creating blogs about critical issues, for raising funds effectively online
Philanthropy Roundtable
A national network that provides organizational structure to help independent donors achieve charitable objectives
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support
A global network that creates opportunities to learn from other grantmakers, develops modes of communication and collaboration, and helps strengthen philanthropy worldwide