CAREER IN DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING
Advocating for programs and/or services
Directing
Distributing
Fundraising
Grant writing
Meeting contributors
Monitoring
Overseeing
Environments:
Arts International organizations
Businesses Museums
Community organizations Non-profit organizations
Educational institutions Professional Associations
Governmental agencies Research institutions
Hospitals Student organizations
Professional Organizations:
American Charities (http://www.charities.org/)
American Association of Fundraising Council (http://www.aafrc.org/)
American Institute of Philanthropy (http://www.charitywatch.org/)
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (http://www.ahp.org/): national job listing
Association of Fundraising Distributors & Suppliers (http://www.afrds.org/homeframe.html)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (http://www.afpnet.org/): job listing
Golden Gate Chapter (http://www.afp-ggc.org/): job listing
Greater LA Chapter (http://www.afpglac.org/): job listing
Orange County Chapter (http://www.afpoc.org/): job listing, mentor program
San Diego Chapter (http://www.afpsd.org/): job listing for members, mentoring
Silicon Valley Chapter (http://www.afpsv.org/): scholarships, jobs, mentoring
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (http://www.case.org/): jobs
Council on Foundations (http://www.cof.org/): job listing
Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (http://www.dmfa.org/): job listing
Entertainment Industry Foundation (http://www.eifoundation.org/): grants
National Association of State Charities Officials (http://www.nasconet.org/)
National Committee on Planned Giving (http://www.ncpg.org): job listing
National Network of Grantmakers (http://www.nng.org/): job listing
Women's Funding Network (http://www.wfnet.org/) based in SF, job listings
Websites:
Catholic Charities USA (http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/): job listing for members
Eldis (http://www.eldis.org/news/jobs.htm): job listing
DevNet Jobs (http://www.devnetjobs.org/) : including international, internships
Foundation Center (http://www.fdncenter.org/): resources for grants, how tos
Fundraising products (http://fundraisingproducts.ca/): links
Independent Charities of America (http://www.independentcharities.org/)
The Grantmanship Center (http://www.tgci.com/): training and grant info, job listing
Ludwick Foundation (http://www.ludwick.org/): grants
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Northstar Fund (http://northstarfund.org/): resources for social change
National Black United Fund (http://www.nbuf.org/index.html)
Philanthropy Roundtable (http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/)
United Jewish Communities (http://www.uja.com/): job listing
United Way International (http://national.unitedway.org/): job listing, community fellows
Program
Women, Children and Family Service Charities of America (http://www.womenandchildren.org/)
Related Handouts:
Grant Wriiting
Questions to ask
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