Organizations
Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium/Philanthropy and the Third Sector – in Asia and the Pacific
Online publication of resources from the field on various countries; published by the Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium (APPC), an informal network of organizations dedicated to strengthening the institutional infrastructure and environment for the philanthropy sector in Asia.
International Society for Third Sector Research
International association promoting research and education in the fields of philanthropy, civil society and the nonprofit sector. ISTR reflects the growing worldwide interest in Third Sector research and provides a permanent forum for international research, while at the same time building a global scholarly community in this field.
New Philanthropy Capital
London based organization helping donors with information on the results achieved by charities- and helping charities themselves to get better at focusing on how they change lives. The organization provides research to create understanding where the needs are greatest adn identifies high return charities for donors. Consulting advise for donors and advisors with tools for charities to measure and communicate results effectively.
UniversalGiving
U.S., non-profit organization with a web-based platform which helps people give and volunteer with the top-performing projects across the world. People simply choose a country of interest (such as China or Thailand) and an area of interest (such as education or the environment) and find a list of vetted opportunities to which they can donate money or give their time. UniversalGiving Corporate is a customized service, helping companies manage their global Corporate Social Responsibility Programs, expanding their international giving and volunteering programs all over the world.
WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support)
A global network of about 120 membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers.
United States International Grantmaking (USIG)
USIG is a project of the Council on Foundations in partnership with the International Center for Not-For-Profit Law. The USIG project facilitates effective and responsible international grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
Research & Articles
Principles of Accountability for International Philanthropy
Provides principles and good practice options addressing the issue of accountability to mission, grantees, partners and beneficiaries of trans-national philanthropic activity (2008).
International Grantmaking from Donor Advised Funds
Article by Andras Kosaras, attorney from Washington-based law firm Arnold & Porter LLP, that lays out post PPA requirements and how PPA has affected international giving through donor-advised funds. She also provides strategies for complying with the new rules (2008).
