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Philanthropy

A Classified List of Key Texts Prepared by a former student at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.
Does a strong nonprofit sector make any difference? Discussion of the connection between 'civil society' and nonprofit organizations.
Indiana University's Philanthropic Studies Library Many research tools for this extensive collection are available online.
What should we say to our employees about philanthropy? The key is wanting to give, not having to.
The Philanthropic Giving Index IU's Center on Philanthropy calculates an index of the confidence of fund-raising executives.
The Tax Implications of Planned Giving Helping Yourself and Your Favorite Community Organizations (From the Seattle Times October 15, 1998. By David Keene, CPA, and David Endicott. Reprinted with permission.)
Do Foundations Ever Go Out of Existence? Some are set up that way by the founders. The Markey Foundation produced a handbook on the process of dissolution - From Foundation News and Commentary.
What policies should we have about planned giving? Organizations and donors both need a framework; this item links to some examples.
How Much is Enough? A brief essay on philosophical approaches to measuring one's moral responsibilities toward others.
Stereotypes of Philanthropy in Popular (?) Culture Suggestions of books, etc., that portray nonprofit work for better or worse.
Books That Give Background on Nonprofits for Donors The 'Library' at this site has a short list at http://www.nonprofits.org/lib/bib1.html.
Donor Basics A compilation of FAQ items just for donors in the United States including tips and resources for responsible giving, explanations of what types of donations are deductible, and lists of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

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