Featured Websites
Sponsor a child and help donate through charitable donations to World Vision. Our child sponsorship programs need your support to help alleviate world poverty, fight natural disasters and protect children. - Sponsor a Child
http://www.worldvision.org
XanGo's worldwide cause related movement offers information about their mission of raising social consciousness and mobilizing global resources to serve, support and improve communities in need. - XanGo Goodness
http://www.xangogoodness.org
Regular Websites
Organization that sponsors architecture for charitable purposes. Find out about architectural responses to human crises, tsunami reconstruction, the Open Architecture Network, rural centers of excellence and more. - Architecture For Humanity
http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/
Official website of the Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy. Organization's mission is to advance adult education and literacy in America. Find out about their projects, donate funds or read about the issues. - CAAL
http://www.caalusa.org
The UK's Leading Cancer Charity - find Information about cancer, cancer research and supporting our charity. - Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
School at the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolist devoted to the academic study of philanthropy. Read the most current research, learn how to get a master's degree or doctorate, find information for alumni and more. - Center on Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/
The British government agency charged with monitoring and regulating charities. One of the website's best features is the ability to search for officially registered charities. One can also find out how to register a charity with the Charity Commission. - Charity Commission
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
The aim of Charity Navigator is to assess and report on the financial well-being of many American charities. Find out which charities are in good financial health, and which charities are habitually in the red. Read articles about how the government regulates charities, what are the top 5 charity myths, plus more. Tips and resources for donors. Customized report available. - Charity Navigator
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Provides news and information about the top American charities. Also offers traditional and non-traditional fund-raising ideas. Opportunity for readers to suggest a charity which they would like to see reviewed. - Charity Wire
http://www.charitywire.com/
cMarket is the leader in online auction fundraising. We create opportunities for nonprofit organizations to earn additional revenue and expand their network of supporters - raising awareness and cultivating new donors. Since 2003, cMarket has run over 2,500 online auctions for thousands of organizations and raised over $25 million dollars and this number grows exponentially each year, as more and more charities discover the benefits of online auction fundraising. - cMarket - Bidding for Good
http://www.cmarket.com
Donate car, boat, truck or motor home to Charity! Your car donation is fully tax deductible and free towing is included if necessary. Your charitable car donation can make an amazing difference to someone who needs food, shelter, or medical care. - Donate Car for Charity
http://www.donate-car-for-charity.com/
An information service that helps you find answers to important questions about U.S. philanthropy. You can send your question to the Center's librarians and consult the site's extensive reference guides. You can also look through the site's list of foundations to find a funder for your project. - Foundation Center
http://foundationcenter.org/
Fundsnet provides an extensive list of grants, funds and other resources for those who do fundraising. There are also links to websites that provide more specific advice on certain kinds of fundraising such as sports ad sport fundraisers. - Fundsnet Services
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee is an organization that seeks to help refugees across the world. You can find information about the committee's activities in Iraq, Afghanistan and many other countries here. The website is available in English and Flemish. You can also donate money to the organization here. - International Rescue Committee
http://www.theirc.org/
The Network for Good is an organization that helps you find the right charity to donate your money to. You can search for charities and contribute as a donor or as a volunteer. The website also has a section for crisis relief where you can help charities play a role in major emergencies. - Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org/
Goal is to raise education and awareness levels in minority communities, as well as improve risk identification for diseases and social ills that detrimentally impact the minority community. - Pastors' Spouses
http://www.pastorspouses.com/
Offers interactive donor walls and donor recognition displays that are brought to life with vibrant easy-to-update multimedia. - Planned Legacy
http://www.plannedlegacy.com/
An alternative development agency with projects in the U.S., Belize, Dominica, Guatemala, Africa and other parts of the world. - Plenty.org
http://www.plenty.org/
Charity working for the runaway and abandoned children who live in or around the world's railway stations. - Railway Children
http://www.railwaychildren.org.uk/
Offers help and support to those who suffer from post abortion syndrome. - Ramah International
http://www.ramahinternational.org/
The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support their work. - Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
A major American philanthropic organization that provides funds for a variety of projects. You can find out how to apply for a foundation grant by using this website. The Rockefeller Foundation also provides articles on how its work is making the world a better place. - Rockefeller Foundation
http://www.rockfound.org/
Offers people around the world the chance to own an oak tree planted on a dedicated site in Ireland. A portion of the purchase price goes to charity. - Rooted In Ireland
http://www.rootedinireland.com/
SOS Children's Villages International is the umbrella organisation to which all national SOS Children's Village associations are affiliated. Provides long term care for orphans and children in need. Make an online donation or sponsor a child. - SOS Children's Villages
http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/
The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)
The AIP is a watchdog which objectively evaluates and rates American charities. Offers a broad selection of articles and tips on charity governance, accountability, causes, reform, donations, and much more. Also provides a Charity Rating Guide covering over 500 national charities. - The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)
http://www.charitywatch.org/
Charity helping working horses, donkeys and mules in the world's poorest communities through free veterinary treatment and community animal health programmes. - The Brooke
http://www.thebrooke.org/
The Melaleuca Foundation was created to do good where good is needed to enhance lives, to restore hope. The Melaleuca Foundation was there for Sept 11, Hurricane Katrina, and now the Santa Lucia Children's Home. - The Melaleuca Foundation
http://www.melaleuca.org/
Want to volunteer? Access this website to find a volunteering position near you in whatever field you desire. Post your wishes or post your organization. - Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Encyclopedia entry on philanthropy, including a discussion on the various philosophical views on philanthropy, poltical views, social activism and more. - Wikipedia Philanthropy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philanthropy