Engaging Young People

Resource Generation
National network of young, progressive wealthy people learning how to use resources to support social change.

Learning to Give
A philanthropy education project works with teachers to develop lesson plans for use across grade levels & disciplines. Lesson plans available free on website.

Foundation Internship Program
Provides college undergraduates of color with orientation, training, coaching and summer internship in New York City-based philanthropic organizations.

Young Donor Organizing Alliance
A coalition of young donors, young grantmakers and 'youth philanthropy' leaders who seek to transform philanthropy and support social justice goals.

Youth Grantmakers
Resources for involving teenagers in grantmaking through 'youth advisory committees,' from the Council on Michigan Foundations.

Research, Teaching and Ideas

Board & Staff Diversity in the Philanthropic Field
Findings from a national study by the Joint Affinity Groups.

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
An international membership organization dedicated to fostering through research an understanding of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and volunteerism.

Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
A group of academic centers focused on the study of nonprofits, voluntarism, and/or philanthropy. List of centers useful for researching grad school options.

Brown University Philanthropy Bibliography
An extensive list of scholarly books on the traditions and institutions of philanthropy, from Brown University Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service.

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Research/advocacy group that works to increase philanthropic responsiveness to disadvantaged communities and social justice issues.

PaytonPapers.org
Philosophical writings from Robert L. Payton, the first Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies.

Blogs

EPIP Blog
Thoughts, news & activities from the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy network.

Philanthropoid: Give and Take
Ruminations on philanthropy, charity, generosity, the business of doing good...

Philanthropy 2225
Lucy Bernholtz's research, analysis, & provocation on future directions for philanthropy.

Gift Hub
EPIP member Philip Cubeta connects funders, active citizens, & advisors for the public good.

Professional Development

Affinity Groups of the Council on Foundations


Regional Associations of Grantmakers

GrantCraft Project

Foundation Center Resources for Grantmakers

Alliance for Justice's Foundation Advocacy Initiative
Assists foundations in understanding/navigating tax regulations, to enable them to support advocacy.

The Grantmaking School

Council on Foundations' Professional Development Site

Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support


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Engaging Young People

Idealist.org
Connects people, organizations & resources to help build a world where all people can live free & dignified lives.

Young Nonprofit Professional Network
Professional development & networking for young nonprofit leaders. Affiliates in Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles & Chicago.

North Carolina Youth for Tomorrow
North Carolina's statewide community of young people working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector.

Future 500
Online database of local and national youth activism & organizing in the U.S.

Local Initiative Support, Training and Education Network
A national support organization, develops leadership and strengthen the social capital of urban youth for civic engagement and community problem solving.

Public Allies
A national AmeriCorps network with local affiliates, advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.

Emerging Leadership Resource Center
Independent Sector's site lists links to nonprofit sector leadership development programs and organizations; funders; university programs; and research.

Research, Teaching and Ideas

Recruiting & Retaining the Next Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership
Study on missed connections among nonprofits, college students, & offices of career services.

Building Movement in(to) the Nonprofit Sector
Research on social change nonprofit organizations, including generational changes, funding issues, and building movements vs. building organizations.

18 To 35
National, non-partisan group that involves young adults in policymaking, & moves their concerns into policy debates.

Young Elected Leaders Project
Research identifying elected officials under 35 years old to see how their experiences may encourage other young people to participate in the political process.

Help Wanted: New Nonprofit Leaders for the 21st Century
Pablo Eisenberg explores need for renewed commitment to leadership development in nonprofit sector.

Foundation Center Resources for Individual Grantseekers

Grassroots Fundraising Journal

Professional Development

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training

Independent Sector

National Organizers Alliance
Association that seeks to supports organizing for social, economic and environmental justice, by nurturing the organizers of all ages who engage in that work.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

Nonprofit FAQ


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