Recommended Resources: Websites

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.

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