Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Associated Grant Makers
http://www.agmconnect.org/
Associated Grant Makers is the only regional association of foundations and
corporate grant makers making grants in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The mission of AGM is to support the practice and expansion of effective
philanthropic giving. AGM's Web site offers detailed descriptions of the
services it provides to grantmakers and nonprofit organizations,
information on events of interest to grantseekers and grantmakers, a
catalog of AGM publications and videos, and extensive links to other
nonprofit and philanthropy resources.
(Last checked 11/03/09)
Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
http://www.abagmd.org/
Established in 1983, the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers is a membership organization of grantmakers with the goal of strengthening and promoting organized private philanthropy in the Greater Baltimore region. Membership is open to any private, community, operating, corporate foundation, or corporate giving program.
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Conference of Southwest Foundations
http://www.c-s-f.org/
Established in 1949, the Conference of Southwest Foundations was originally organized so that Texas grantmakers could share information and their experiences in order to learn from one another. Today, the Dallas-based CSF holds two yearly meetings and presents several educational programs throughout the year for its 240 member foundations from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/
Founded in 1949, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy works to promote and support philanthropy in the region. The Council’s more than 100 members include family, independent, and community foundations; corporate foundations and giving programs; and federated funds.
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Council of Michigan Foundations
http://www.michiganfoundations.org/
The Council of Michigan Foundations, a membership association of more than 495 foundations and grantmaking corporations, was established in 1975 to enhance and improve philanthropy in Michigan. The Council’s Web site provides links to members' sites and special materials developed by and for community foundations.
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Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
http://www.cnjg.org/
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers — a membership association of independent foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, and
federated funds — provides education, resources, and a forum for collaboration among grantmakers and contributions managers throughout the State of New Jersey.
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Delaware Valley Grantmakers
http://www.dvg.org/
Delaware Valley Grantmakers, a membership association serving the greater Philadelphia area and neighboring regions, promotes and enhances philanthropy by providing its members with opportunities for peer networking, professional development, technical assistance, and information sharing.
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Donors Forum
http://www.donorsforum.org/
The Donors Forum, an association of Chicago-area grantmakers, promotes effective and responsive philanthropy through education programs, workshops, publications, and research. The Forum provides resources for grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, the media, researchers, and anyone seeking information on the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
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Donors Forum of South Florida
http://www.donorsforumsf.org/
The Donors Forum, an association of some 100 South Florida foundations, corporate giving programs, private foundations, and professional advisers, promotes effective philanthropy in the region by providing professional seminars, forums, networking opportunities, and technical support.
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Donors Forum of Wisconsin
http://www.dfwonline.org/
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin, a membership association of independent and family foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations, and corporate giving programs, works to improve the quality and enhance the understanding of philanthropy in Wisconsin by providing continuing education and professional support to its members and by facilitating information exchange between grantmakers and the larger nonprofit community.
(Last checked 11/03/09)
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
http://web.gwpa.org:4600/grantmakers:Website,grantmakers,home
Established in 1985, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania is an association of grantmaking foundations, corporations, and charitable trusts whose mission is to improve the effectiveness of its members to meet the needs of the people, organizations, and communities of Western Pennsylvania.
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Indiana Grantmakers Alliance
http://www.indianagrantmakers.org/
The Indiana Donors Alliance, a membership association serving Indiana's grantmaking community, works to promote regional philanthropy by providing information and education, facilitating communication and collaboration, and encouraging new opportunities for giving and volunteering.
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Maine Philanthropy Center
http://www.mainephilanthropy.org/index.cfm
The Maine Philanthropy Center, a membership organization serving Maine funders, nonprofits, and professionals, works to increase interest in philanthropy throughout the state by providing a center of information about philanthropy; facilitating interaction among private and public grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, and the community; educating grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, public policy makers, and the general public about philanthropy and philanthropic opportunities; and encouraging informed and effective funding strategies.
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Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy
http://www.mapstl.org/
Founded in 1970, the Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy is a membership association of St. Louis-area grantmakers dedicated to strengthening the philanthropic community, supporting new and increased philanthropic gifts, and encouraging partnerships that increase the impact of philanthropic gifts in the St. Louis area.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations
http://www.mcf.org/
Founded in 1969, the Minnesota Council on Foundations is a regional membership association of grantmakers, including private, community, and corporate foundations as well as corporate giving programs. MCF works to strengthen and to increase participation in organized philanthropy in the state through education and professional development, research, communications, government relations, and leadership development.
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New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
http://www.nyrag.org/
The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers, a membership organization of private grantmakers in the New York City tri-state area, works to improve and enhance the practice of philanthropy and to encourage leadership for collaborative action. NYRAG's Web site offers information about the association’s Peer Networks program, legislative outreach and monitoring, and information about City Connect, an initiative to foster coalition-building among city government, private funders, and the nonprofit community.
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Northern California Grantmakers
http://www.ncg.org/
Northern California Grantmakers, an association of foundations, corporate contributions programs, and other private grantmakers, works to enhance the effectiveness of philanthropy and to strengthen the ties between philanthropy and its many stakeholders in nonprofit organizations, government, business, media, academia, and the public at large in the Northern California region. NCG administers a collaborative funding program, through which interested grantmakers pool resources to address important community needs. In addition, NCG publishes "The Guide to California Foundations" in partnership with the Southern California Association for
Philanthropy.
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Ohio Grantmakers Forum
http://www.ohiograntmakers.org/
The Ohio Grantmakers Forum, a membership association of private and family foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, health-focused philanthropies, and other grantmaking public charities in Ohio, works to make philanthropy in Ohio more effective through improved communication among grantmakers, encouraging the growth of philanthropic entities, and advocating for philanthropic initiatives.
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Philanthropy Northwest
http://www.philanthropynw.org/
Philanthropy Northwest's mission is to promote effective philanthropy in the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
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San Diego Grantmakers
http://www.sdgrantmakers.org/
San Diego Grantmakers was founded in 1976 as a forum in which San Diego-area professionals involved in philanthropy could address common problems and interests. Membership is available to organizations and individuals whose primary purpose is grantmaking and who are currently making minimum annual contributions of $25,000 to multiple nonprofit organizations in an "organized manner."
(Last checked 11/03/09)
Southeastern Council of Foundations
http://www.secf.org/
The Southeastern Council of Foundations is a membership association of grantmaking foundations and programs that promotes the field of philanthropy and the creation of new philanthropic resources to benefit West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
(Last checked 11/03/09)
Southern California Grantmakers
http://www.socalgrantmakers.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
A regional membership association of private grantmakers whose mission is to support and advance effective and responsible philanthropy in Southern California.
(Last checked 11/03/09)
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/s_wash/index.asp?CID=183&DID=317
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers is a network of funders who partner with nonprofits and governments to support effective leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors; promotes effective grantmaking through educational programs, peer networking, and funding collaboration; and works with nonprofit partners to promote new models and new approaches to meeting community needs.
(Last checked 11/03/09)
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