Philanthropy

Deliver The Dream Deliver The Dream- A respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relati… Dream Street Foundation Dream Street Foundation- Dedicated to providing a free camping program to children with chronic or life threatening diseases. Includes information about program, how to volunteer,… Corporation for National and Community Service Corporation for National and Community Service- U.S. federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its core programs -- Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, an… Hearts and Minds Network Hearts and Minds Network- Portal to volunteering, self-help and inspiration resources worldwide. Addresses poverty, the environment, democracy, human rights, addictions and other … International Medical Volunteers Association International Medical Volunteers Association- Provides information about international health volunteer work and helps volunteers and organizations find each other. Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship- Encourages, funds and supports young adults to allow them to undertake voluntary service in America's inner cities and in developing nati… e-Volunteerism e-Volunteerism- The electronic journal of the volunteer community. Feature articles, archive and subscription information. Single Volunteers Single Volunteers- A way for single folks to meet other singles and volunteer their talents to worthy organizations. Links to chapters in North America and Australia. Volunteer Today Volunteer Today- Monthly web-zine by Nancy Macduff of Macduff-Bunt Associates. Regular sections include news, recruitment and retention, training, and links. MBA also provides an … South Dublin County Volunteer Centre South Dublin County Volunteer Centre- Offers placement service, support, advice and information on policy issues, training and consultancy on involving volunteers, and Garda Vetti… Institute for Volunteering Research Institute for Volunteering Research- The Institute aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering. The site contains summaries of recent research and information on t… Volunteering England Volunteering England- Information and advice for those who manage volunteers and for people considering doing voluntary work. Nicodemus Wilderness Project Nicodemus Wilderness Project- Provides global volunteer resources and opportunities that empower youth to help save the environment while they develop leadership skills. Project e… 1-800-Volunteer.org 1-800-Volunteer.org- Provides resources and opportunities to facilitate collaboration between volunteers and nonprofits. Idealist - Action without Borders Idealist - Action without Borders- A "global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources", offering a directory of volunteer opportunities and other resources. (in Frenc… ICVolunteers ICVolunteers- An international non-profit organization specializing in the field of communication. It recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers for non-profit projects (conferen… Social Enterprise Alliance Social Enterprise Alliance- Membership organization providing resources, education, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to those in the field. Social Enterprise Social Enterprise- Monthly magazine offers news, editorials, and features. Based in UK. Stanford Social Innovation Review Stanford Social Innovation Review- Stanford University’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society publishes articles, blogs, podcasts, and a quarterly magazine that cover social c… Social Enterprise Partnerships Social Enterprise Partnerships- Organization promoting social enterprise in Australia. News, events, projects, and resources. Harvard Business School: Social Enterprise Harvard Business School: Social Enterprise- Covers efforts in the school to build the field of social enterprise, including research, conferences, newsletter, and publications. Social Enterprise Coalition Social Enterprise Coalition- National organization promoting social enterprise in the UK. Includes activities and resources. American Refugee Committee American Refugee Committee- International, non-sectarian and non-profit organization that provides long-term humanitarian aid to refugees and other displaced people. Ockenden International Ockenden International- UK registered charity working to promote self-reliance for refugees and displaced people. Currently working in six countries in Africa and Asia. International Rescue Committee International Rescue Committee- The IRC provides relief, respect and renewal to refugees and victims of armed conflict around the world. A non-profit agency, they also provide res… FilmAid International FilmAid International- Humanitarian aid organization that uses film and video to entertain and to educate refugees around the world. Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees- Organization of Iranian refugees and asylum seekers. Newsletter, fact sheets and contact information. U.S. Committee for Refugees U.S. Committee for Refugees- USCR's site provides news and extensive background information on refugee crisis around the world, and offers tools for promoting the cause of refugee… Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre- Worldwide coverage of internally displaced persons with country profiles and weekly news, publications, and links. Bosnian Support Fund Bosnian Support Fund- UK-based non-profit providing help to families diplaced by the war in Bosnia who want to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. The group offers supp… Refugee Action Refugee Action- Refugee Action is an independent charity that supports refugees and asylum seekers to resettle and build new lives in the UK. We campaign to ensure that refugees' … United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)- The UN's refugee agency, the site contains feature stories and information about the UN's work for refugees around the world… Norwegian Refugee Council Norwegian Refugee Council- Independent voluntary organization working to enhance international protection of refugees and internally displaced people, and to offer humanitarian as… Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)- International Catholic organization which engages in charitable, educational, social, pastoral, health, and legal projects and advocacy on behalf of … Northwestern Settlement Northwestern Settlement- A social service organization serving the northwest side of Chicago. Emergency, recreation and other services offered. Sharing Tree Sharing Tree- Volunteer organization bringing clothes, food and toys to needy Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents at Christmas time. Contains donation form, event listing and cont… Green Cross Projects Green Cross Projects- International, membership-based, humanitarian assistance organization, non-profit corporation, which responds to emergency situations and disasters upon requ… Topix: Charitable Organizations Topix: Charitable Organizations- News about charitable organizations, collected from various sources on the web. Dialogue on Diversity Dialogue on Diversity- Mission is the social and political advancement of women and men from diverse cultural, ethnic, and national traditions. Global Giving Global Giving- Enables individuals and companies to find and support high-impact, grassroots social and economic development projects around the world. Sarvodaya Organization Homepage Sarvodaya Organization Homepage- A movement in Sri Lanka involved in development and reconstruction, active in thousands of villages in all regions of the country, commanding the … Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California- Founded by Californians of Portuguese ancestry in honor of compatriot, John Rodrigues Cabrillo, discoverer of California. The Clubs have many c… Foundation For A Better Life Foundation For A Better Life- A foundation working to communicate the ethical values that it believes make a difference such as honesty, caring, optimism, hard work, and helping o… Canstruction Canstruction- A national charity of the design and construction industry created by the Society of Design Administration. Active 20/30 International Active 20/30 International- Membership-based service organization for young adults between the ages of 20 and 39. Provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, fr… National 211 Collaborative National 211 Collaborative- The national 2-1-1 initiative seeks to reserve these three digits nationwide as quick, easy to remember telephone number for finding human services ans… Farm Aid Farm Aid- Campaigns to keep family farmers on their land and offers immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Online Volunteers Collective Online Volunteers Collective- Volunteers collective using virtual space for collaborative voluntary projects on social justice issues worldwide. ALNAP: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action ALNAP: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action- An international interagency forum working to improve the quality and accountability of h… Royal Humane Society of Australasia Royal Humane Society of Australasia- Nominates awards for acts of bravery and provides funds to those disadvantaged or physically handicapped by their gallant actions.