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Council on Foundations
For over 50 years, the Council on Foundations has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grantmaking activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal services, and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate funders.
www.cof.org

Donors Forum of Chicago
The Donors Forum of Chicago is an association of Chicago-area grantmakers. Its mission is to promote effective and responsive philanthropy. Through education programs, workshops, publications, research projects and our Library, we provide resources for grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, the media, researchers -- anyone seeking information on the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. With more than 180 grantmaking Members and 900 nonprofit Forum Partners, the Donors Forum is committed to promoting and encouraging active relationships between grantmakers, nonprofits and the community at large.
www.donorsforum.org

Foundation Center
The Foundation Center is a nonprofit organization offering services to both grantmakers and grantseekers, including a searchable database of funders.
www.fdncenter.org

Neighborhood Funders Group
The Neighborhood Funders Group is a national network of foundations and philanthropic organizations. Members support community-based efforts that improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. NFG provides information, learning opportunities, critical thinking and other professional development activities to its members.
www.nfg.org