The Foundation Directory
The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects.

PhilanthropySearch
Sponsored by the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), this is the first search engine that serves the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. NSFRE advances philanthropy through education, training and advocacy based on research and a Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice. NSFRE members and affiliates enable people and organizations to better serve diverse communities and Society as a whole.

4Charity.com
A direct-donation site where users are guaranteed that 100 percent of their donations are received by the nonprofit of their choice. The site earns revenue by offering advanced Internet tools and services to nonprofits and corporations.

AllCharities.com
A searchable database of charities and nonprofits that channels 100 percent of online donations to recipient organizations. The site also sells Web-based services to nonprofits and provides a mechanism for organizations to securely receive donations.

American Association of Fund-Raising Council (AAFRC)
The Web site of the AAFRC, whose membership is composed of consulting firms that advise nonprofits on fundraising matters, leads visitors to useful data regarding trends in philanthropy and the distribution of the types of sources and recipients of giving. A particularly helpful feature on the site is its "8 Steps to Choosing Fund-Raising Counsel" area, which elucidates various factors to consider in selecting the right firm.

Council on Foundations
The Council is a membership organization for grantmakers. Its web site offers visitors a wealth of information for and about foundations: "Legal Counsel ...From the Council," which gives answers to legal FAQs; news of upcoming conferences and workshops; and articles from recent issues of Foundation News & Commentary. "Foundation Basics" includes a brief history of foundations, a discussion of foundations' relationship to government, and examples of grants that have affected the lives of ordinary Americans. "Options for donors" explores questions about giving through private foundations vs. community foundations, and it provides a listing of community foundations not only in 50 states, but also in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, England, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

Helping
This AOL-sponsored site is designed as a one-stop online resource to help people find volunteer and giving opportunities in their local communities and beyond. The site also provides online resources and tools to help nonprofits utilize the Internet in their strategic planning, recruiting, and fundraising.

National Charities Information Bureau
The National Charities Information Bureau's mission is to promote informed giving and to enable more contributors to make sound financial giving decisions.

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
NCRP's mission is 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.