On Women
- The National Council for Research on Women harnesses the resources of a network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers to ensure more fully informed debate, policies, and practices.
- The Institute for Women's Policy Researchconducts research on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation.
- The Women’s Research and Education Institute shapes public policy debate on issues affecting women and their roles in the family, workplace, and public arena.
- WomenMatterserves as a political mentor site, through which American women can educate themselves on key issues and become empowered to become part of the political process.
- The International Center for Research on Women accomplishes its goal of improving the lives of women in poverty through research, capacity building, and advocacy on issues affecting women's economic, health and social status in low- and middle-income countries.
- The Center for Women Policy Studies was the first feminist policy analysis, research, and advocacy institution and continues to shape public policy to improve women’s lives.
- The National Women’s Studies Association supports and promotes feminist education and research, and is chiefly concerned with working to end racism and all forms of oppression.
- Women's Funding Networkis an international organization with over 100 member funds (and 20 associate members) that are committed to improving the status of women and girls locally, nationally, and globally.
- Women’s Perspective provides education for women seeking to understand their spiritual and economic power to align their financial lives with their core values.
- Women and Philanthropy advocates for the full engagement of women and girls in society.
- Women's Philanthropy Institute inspires, educates, and encourages women to effect changes in the world of philanthropy. www.women-philanthropy.org
- The Sister Fund supports spiritual women and their organizations, both grassroots activists for justice and national and international social change agents, and acknowledges the role of faith in generating compassion and social change.
General Philanthropy Resources
- The Minnesota Toolkit for Giving provides comprehensive information for both the beginner and experienced philanthropist about planning giving.
- GuideStar provides program and other information on all non-profit organizations in America.
- Charity Navigator helps donors make intelligent giving decisions.
- Benevolink links individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to improve communities. Shop your favorite retailers who then contribute a percentage of every dollar you spend to the nonprofit organizations of your choice.
- Social Investment Forum is dedicated to promoting the concept and practice of socially responsible investing.
- Newdea is a philanthropic marketplace that provides online tools for all parties, donors, and nonprofits, to make a more measurable impact in their philanthropic efforts.
- National Center for Family Philanthropy is dedicated to encouraging families and individuals to create and sustain their philanthropic missions.
- The Council on Foundations provides leadership expertise, legal services, and networking opportunities to more than 2,000 grant-making foundations and giving programs worldwide, as well as the general public.
Girls
- Girls Go Tech educates girls (and parents) about the prevalence of math, science, and technology, and encourages them to consider the many, varying careers in these fields. Their site also includes links to resources for girls and science.
Articles about Girls
- Understanding Gender Differences: Strategies to Support Girls and Boys covers topics such as, “What Can We Do to Support Girls?,” “Messages Girls Need to Hear,” and “The Girls' Bill of Rights.”
- Closing Gender Gaps in Science explores how boys and girls fare on AP math and science exams and the possible influence of gender bias in teaching practices.
- Women-Related Websites in Science/Technology is a wide-spread listing of websites that focus on women and girls in science and technology, including a number of sites that encourage girls’ interest in these areas.
Health
- The National Women’s Health Information Center is a reliable and current information resource on women’s health today.
- The National Women’s Health Resource Center develops and distributes up-to-date and objective women's health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice
- GirlsHealth.gov is a resource specifically for girls ages 10-16 that provides useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, as well as tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.
- The Women's Sports Foundation is a charitable educational organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. It is also the #1 source for women’s sports information.
Social Change
- The National Network of Grantmakers gives progressive grant-makers, both foundations and individuals, a forum in which to convene and promote social change, specifically promoting the equitable distribution of wealth, power, and influence.
- The Neighborhood Funders Group is a network of foundations and philanthropic organizations committed to improving the economic and social conditions of low-income areas.