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Membership associations of foundations and other organizations, who make grants in a variety of issue areas.

Resources in This Category

• Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group

  http://www.africagrantmakers.org/
  Foundations and other funders making grants in the region carry out networking, technology and information infrastructure, and issue area knowledge mapping projects.

• Associated Grant Makers

  http://www.agmconnect.org/
  Regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations with giving programs, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Provides information on membership, services, and common application and reporting forms.

• Council of Michigan Foundations

  http://www.michiganfoundations.org/
  Membership association works to enhance philanthropy in the state. Provides member and nonprofit sector news, resources for improved operations, and list of members.

• Council of New Jersey Grantmakers

  http://www.cnjg.org/
  Industry association which provides resources to grantmakers. Describes history, and lists staff and members, with resources for foundations and common application for grant-seekers.

• Council on Foundations

  http://www.cof.org/
  A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations, with a mission is to promote responsible and effective philanthropy by assisting existing and future grantmakers.

• Delaware Valley Grantmakers

  http://www.dvg.org/
  Providing networking, knowledge and professional development opportunities for grantmakers who give in greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions.

• Exponent Philanthropy

  http://www.exponentphilanthropy.org/
  US national association of foundations with small or no staff. Provides forum for members to discuss operations and management issues related to small foundations.

• Forefront

  https://myforefront.org/
  An association of Chicago-area grantmakers formed to promote effective and responsive philanthropy. Programs, services, and initiatives along with publications and events calendar are featured.

• Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

  http://www.givingforum.org/
  Resources on individual and corporate giving, for foundations and financial advisors.

• Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues

  http://www.lgbtfunders.org/
  Individual and foundation members seek to increase philanthropic resources to US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations. Lists publications, members, and funding resources.

• Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)

  http://www.gcir.org/
  Promotes awareness among grantmakers about issues concerning immigrants and refugees and works to increase financial support for projects benefiting refugee communities.

• Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

  http://www.geofunders.org/
  US-based group researches and promotes practices which lead to grantee effectiveness. Describes current task groups, past results, and opportunities for collaboration.

• Indiana Philanthropy Alliance

  https://www.inphilanthropy.org/
  A resource dedicated to advancing philanthropy throughout Indiana. Describes benefits for members, with reports and calendar of events relating to philanthropic issues.

• Neighborhood Funders Group

  http://www.nfg.org/
  US network of foundations and other philanthropic organizations working to improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. Lists upcoming events, membership benefits, and focus area working groups.

• New Mexico Association of Grantmakers

  http://www.nmag.org/
  Involves public and private sector grantmakers in information sharing and promotion of public policies. Provides resources for grant-makers and -seekers.

• Peace and Security Funders Group

  http://www.peaceandsecurity.org/
  Purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the network of grantmakers supporting work in the area of peace and security.

• Regional Association of Washington [DC] Grantmakers

  http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/
  Describes best practices, available training and education, and research on regional giving trends, with list of member foundations, corporations, and agencies.

• Southeastern Council of Foundations

  http://www.secf.org/
  Describes organization structure, board members, annual conference, publications, and membership.

• The European Foundation Centre

  http://www.efc.be/
  To promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe.

• The Funding Exchange

  http://www.fex.org/
  A network of social justice foundations throughout the United States. Describes grantmaking funds, lists members, and provides resources and job announcements.

• UK Community Foundations

  http://ukcommunityfoundations.org/
  Describes programs and services to members, including Fair Share Trust recipients, lists members, and explains how community foundations work.

• Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)

  http://www.wingsweb.org/
  Global network membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers. Describes training and resource-sharing programs.

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