Resource Development
Financial Seminary
http://www.financialseminary.org
This website provides access to the
writings and perspective of Gary Moore, one of the strongest and longest voices
for managing money for the glory of God and the purposes of God's kingdom.
The Center for
Philanthropy at Indiana University
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
A large site with resources, class
and research in fundraising.
Charity Channel
http://charitychannel.com
A site devoted to all-things nonprofit.
Special emphasis on answering questions posed by small nonprofits on most
aspects of fundraising.
Charity Navigator
http://www.CharityNavigator.com
The nation's largest evaluator of
charities helps donors understand and discern the true fiscal operations of any
of the more than 5000 charities in their databases.
Chronicle of
Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.com
The Chronicle is a repository of
useful stories, surveys and links. It's the basic weekly source of information
on philanthropy in the U.S.
Covenant Quest
http://www.CovenantQuest.com
This site details the work of David
S. Bell, a noted stewardship educator and instructor for the CLA Institute.
David Lamb's Prospect
Research
http://www.lambresearch.com
A very useful, basic research website
with links to free prospect sites for finding public information on
foundations, major donors and corporations.
Design for Ministry
http://www.designforministry.com
This website assists ministry
organizations with capacity building activities, and provides access to Design
For Ministry™ experts reflecting broad experience in resource development for
Christian nonprofits.
The Ecumenical
Stewardship Center
http://www.stewardshipresources.org
In response to God's call, the
mission of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center is to serve Christian
denominations, institutions, organizations and congregations in developing
creative and vital stewardship ministries.
Evangelical Council for
Financial Accountability
http://www.ecfa.org
A useful site with tools for
developing effective programs in development plus the compliance standards for
a well run ministry.
ePhilanthropy
Foundation
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/site/PageServer/
A helpful resource for understanding
the world of online giving.
The Foundation Center
http://www.foundationcenter.org
The best place to start with a
foundation search. Lost of tools for free and for a fee to start writing
grants.
Generous Giving
http://www.generousgiving.com
A helpful compendium of articles and
testimonies by donors. Very useful source for books and other ministries
associated with development.
Guidestar
http://www.guidestar.org
The best basic research site for
foundation inquiries and for getting free copies of a funder's Federal Form
990.
MMA Stewardship
Solutions
http://www.stewardshipuniversity.org
Mennonite Mutual Aid developed a
Saturday event full of educational workshops in managing money as a Christian.
The site provides details and locations.
More Than The Gift
http://www.morethanthegift.net
A new and innovative annual appeal
program for congregations.
The Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com
A useful periodical with basic articles on development.
