Resources Search
This section features reports, webinars, member spotlights, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only available to members. There are several different ways to search the resource library. Using the filters on the right side of this page, you can search by type of Resource Type, Topic, Funding Area, or Audience. For example, if you are looking for a Report, select Resource Type, then you can filter by Audience or Topic to refine the results.
Please note, the search box below only searches for resources. If you're looking for news or events, use the search box in the top navigation bar.
Philanthropy Glossary
Philanthropy Basics
An introduction to philanthropy and the different types of foundations and grantmakers.
Ten reasons to discuss philanthropy with your clients
Ten questions you should ask your clients
Ways to talk about philanthropy with your clients
Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?
Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers
Transition Guides
CGO Search Criteria
A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy
10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector
Public Policy Engagement Continuum
How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?
Four Important Facts About Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds
Website Tutorial
Keeping Track: A guide to Recordkeeping for Advocacy Charities
Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy
American Red Cross Disaster Recovery Guides
The American Redcross Disaster Recovery Guides provide extensive information that will help you to recover after a diaster or emergency.
Public Policy Engagement Continuum
The Public Policy Engagement Continuum is a useful chart with accompanying definitions that shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for community foundations.