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Giving in the U.S. and Hawaii

A conversation with Patti Epler, Honolulu Civil Beat; Jose Fajardo, Hawaii Public Radio; and Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii

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• Hawaii Giving Study (May, 2015)
• Full Data Reports From the Study
• Research and reports from HCF
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy: How America Gives Interactive study data on giving by state and county 

General Information About Philanthropy

• Four Traditions of Philanthropy Descriptions of different approaches to charitable giving
• LearnPhilanthropy Library from the Johnson Center for Philanthropy
• LearnPhilanthropy: Top Resources for Philanthropists with Few or No Staff
• Articles and Audio/Video resources on Millennial and Next Gen philanthropy including multigenerational family philanthropy from 21/64, a nonprofit consulting practice specializing in NextGen philanthropy
• Bridgespan's Givesmart: Articles and information about giving for maximum impact. Also has short videos of well-known philanthropists and their adventures in charitable giving.

Special Topics in Philanthropy

• Impact Investing: Essentials of Impact Investing: A Guide for Small Foundations

Online Education about Philanthropy

• Stanford University Giving 2.0 free online class (via Coursera.org)
• Adventures in Philanthropy online pathway for individual & family giving (The Philanthropic Initiative)

Learn About a Specific Nonprofit

• Guidestar A helpful directory of nonprofits to see their financial information and other details 
• Charity Navigator Rates nonprofits against "Three Dimensions of Intelligent Giving": Financial Health, Transparency & Accountability and Results Reporting.

Organizations for Philanthropists

• Council on Foundations An association of more than 1,600 independent, operating, community, public and company sponsored foundations, and corporate giving programs
• Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Association of funders and grantmakers who promote strategies and practices that contribute to nonprofit success
• Exponent Philanthropy Network of foundations and philanthropists with few or no staff
• Grantmakers for Education Network of education grantmakers dedicated to improving education 
• Grantmakers in Health Affiliate group of grantmakers focused on improving health   
  
• Grantmakers in the Arts Network of arts funders that supports the growth of arts and culture
  
• National Center for Family Philanthropy A resource for families who give together