International Resources

 

Europe’s Online Philanthropic Community

European Foundation Centre

Established in 1989 by seven of Europe's leading foundations, the EFC promotes and underpins the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. As part of its mission to promote philanthropy in Europe, the EFC operates a number of projects and initiatives, including the Orpheus Programme (http://www.efc.be/projects/orpheus/orpheusdb.htm), a searchable database of over 650 funder profiles; the Community Philanthropy Initiative; and the Corporate Citizenship Europe initiative.

Foundation Center

The Foundation Center's Web site offers a variety of resources on international funding, including the RFP Bulletin for information on deadline-based funding opportunities, Links to Nonprofit Resources, and Philanthropy News Digest for the latest news from the philanthropic sector.

Grantmakers Without Borders

A collaboration of the International Working Group and the National Network of Grantmakers, Gw/oB works "to expand and enrich progressive international philanthropy" by providing free advice, alternative sources of information, and increased opportunities for communication among donors.

World Initiatives for Grantmaker Support

A project of the U.S.-based Council on Foundations , World Initiatives for Grantmaker Support is a network of more than 40 grantmaker support organizations devoted to strengthening philanthropy around the globe.