Recommended reading on philanthropic subjects

"Daughters of the Declaration"
by Claire Gaudiani and
David Graham Burnett
Daughters of the Declaration tells the stories of patriotic women, and their creation of America's unique not-for-profit, or social profit sector. The authors conclude that the idealism and optimism inherent in this work provided an important asset to the increasing prosperity of the nation from its founding to the Second World War. Social entrepreneurs have defined a system of governance by the people, and they remain our best hope for continued moral leadership in the world.
NPT Publications
- An Introduction to Donor-Advised Funds
- A Practical Guide for Advisors
- A Chronological History of Philanthropy in the United States
Reference Documents
Philanthropy Websites
- About.com (Nonprofit Resources)
- Chronicle on Philanthropy
- Good Magazine
- Foundation News and Commentary
- Nonprofit Quarterly
- NonProfit Times
- Passages
- Philanthropy Journal Online
- Philanthropy News Digest
- Philanthropy News Network
- Stanford Social Innovation Review
- The Philanthropy Roundtable
- Worth.com
Books
- "Be the Change" by Lisa Endlich
- "Do More Than Give" by Leslie R. Crutchfield, John V. Kania and Mark R. Kramer
- "Generosity Unbound" by Claire Gaudiani
- "Give Smart" by Thomas J. Tierney
- "Leap of Reason" by Mario Morino
- "Inspired Philanthropy" by Tracy Gary with Nancy Adess
- "Money Well Spent" by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
- "Strategic Giving" by Peter Frumkin
- "Daughters of the Declaration" by Claire Gaudiani and David Graham Burnett
Articles and Posts
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Philanthropy Expert Richard Marker on What Every Donor Needs to Know
Forbes - March 9, 2012 -
Discretionary Grants: Engaging Family...or Pandora's Box?
Family Giving News - December 13, 2011 -
Grantseekers Continue to Struggle Amidst Economic Woes
GrantStation Media Feed - December 2, 2011 -
What Metrics Don't Tell Us About Effectiveness
Tactical Philanthropy - October 3, 2011 -
Charity Watchdog's New Standards Focus on Nonprofit Governance and Openness
The Chronicle of Philanthropy - October 2, 2011 -
Is Passion Still Relevant in Effective Philanthropy?
Deep Social Impact - July 26, 2011