Canadian Centre for Philanthropy National charitable organization dedicated to advancing the role and interests of the charitable sector for the benefit of Canadian communities. http://www.ccp.ca/

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Helps individuals setup a donor-advised fund and choose which charities will benefit. Includes fee structure, program overview, benefits, giving options, brochures, and contact information. http://www.vanguardcharitable.org/

Charity Wire Provides charity news, fundraising ideas, ten ways to help, directory of non-profit organizations, and a FAQ. http://www.charitywire.com/

Giving @ Home Bulletin board connecting people in need with those who wish to help them. Features mission statement, requests for help and responses, prayer board, sponsors, ways to help, auctions, and a FAQ. http://www.givingboard.org/

Philanthropy Roundtable Association of nonprofit professionals and private donors. Features organization profile, history, email newsletter, the magazine "Philanthropy", online store, and meetings information. http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/

Bright Star Foundation Helps celebrities create awareness and raise money about their favorite charitable causes. Features online donations, events calendar, fan club challenge, volunteer opportunities, press releases, and photo gallery. http://www.brightstarfoundation.com/

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University An interdisciplinery academic center headquartered at Indiana University that seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service. http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu

GiveDaily.org Encourages and enables daily giving both online and in schools. Includes project background, list of participating charities, and description of active funds. http://www.givedaily.org/

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Committed to making organized philanthropy more responsive to socially, economically and politically disenfranchised people. Features publications, current projects, and membership information. http://www.ncrp.org/

Institute for Philanthropy Aims to promote philanthropy via research, debate, publications and by encouraging the philanthropic sector in Britain. Includes research and study opportunities, areas of activity, newsletter, and contact information. http://www.instituteforphilanthropy.org.uk/

Have a Heart Children's Cancer Society Financially supports children and families of children suffering from cancer. Event information, programs, and online donation form provided. http://www.haveaheartcharity.org/

Center for the Study of Philanthropy Follows trends in international, multicultural and women's philanthropy, features electronic conference information, research tools, programs, and publications. http://www.philanthropy.org/

The Chronicle of Philanthropy News source for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and others involved in philanthropic enterprises. http://www.philanthropy.com/

Network for Good Uses the web to help people get more involved in philanthropy. Features nonprofit resources, online donation forms, volunteer opportunities, and crisis relief news. http://www.networkforgood.org/

International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) Promotes research and education in the philanthropy, civil society and nonprofit sectors. Includes membership information, affinity groups, conferences, and publications. http://www.istr.org/

Evergreen Charitable Trust Exists to help build charitable endowments through life-insurance policies. Includes various plans, FAQs, glossery, example transactions, and contact information. http://www.evertrust.org/

JustGive.org Connects people with charities and causes. Provides a searchable nonprofit database, ways to give, donor info, inspiring stories and quotes, newsletter, and nonprofit resources. http://www.justgive.org/

Common Wealth: Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Civil Society Project of The American Prospect magazine, documenting the issues facing nonprofit organizations after September 11, 2001, features news bulletins, articles, and research reports. http://www.movingideas.org/commonwealth/

The Ravetto Group A consulting and out-sourcing firm specializing in grantmaking and fund-raising for the philanthropic and non-profit sectors. Includes services offered and contact information. http://www.ravettogroup.com/

The Charity Guide A searchable database of local charities. Includes tips for donors, new listings submission, and contact information. http://www.charity-charities.org/