About Philanthropy ->Philanthropy Links August 21, 2008 Philanthropy Links Glossary Philanthropy Reports Philanthropy News Grant Spotlight Philanthropy Links Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers Description of Website The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving. The Forum’s network focuses on the philanthropy of the city, state, and multi-state areas of the U.S. and encompasses 31 regional associations of grantmakers. These regional associations collectively represent more than 4,000 grantmakers and others interested in philanthropy. The Foundation Center Premier research and educational site for grantmakers and grantseekers. Council on Foundations Advocacy voice for organized philanthropy. Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy Co-chaired by actor Paul Newman, a new initiative to increase corporate giving. TechSoup It doesn't get any better than this. Compumentor's site for nonprofit internet strategy. Alliance for Justice The Foundation Advocacy Initiative provides training & technical assistance to funders on the rules for supporting nonprofit advocacy and public policy. American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel and AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy Publishes "Giving USA." The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action ARNOVA pursues and reports on academic studies in the Third Sector. National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute Publishes reliable statistical studies on charitable giving in the U.S. National Center for Nonprofit Boards National nonprofit with a mission to strengthen nonprofit boards. Working in cooperation with Independent Sector. The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Goal: to make philanthropy more responsive and more relevant to critical public needs, more open and accountable.