Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts

Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts is a statewide association whose mission is to "support and advance effective and responsible philanthropy throughout the Commonwealth." AGM's Web site offers detailed descriptions of the services it provides to grantmakers and nonprofit organizations, information on events of interest to grantseekers and grantmakers, a catalog of AGM publications and videos, and extensive links to other nonprofit and philanthropy resources.

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers

Established in 1983, the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers is a membership organization of grantmakers with the goal of strengthening and promoting organized private philanthropy in the Greater Baltimore region. Membership is open to any private, community, operating, corporate foundation, or corporate giving program.

Center for Community Development and Family Policy at the University of Delaware

The Center for Community Development and Family Policy at the University of Delaware works with government agencies and nonprofit and community-based organizations to educate graduate and undergraduate students and practicing professionals about the issues, strategies, and techniques for improving the quality of life for families and the communities in which they reside; generate knowledge about the nature and causes of poverty and inequality in communities and among families in the United States, but especially in Delaware; assist public, nonprofit, and private organizations in Delaware to design and implement policies and programs that address important family and community needs; and disseminate information locally and nationally about the nature of, and solutions to, family and community problems.

Conference of Southwest Foundations

Established in 1949, the Conference of Southwest Foundations was originally organized so that Texas grantmakers could share information and their experiences in order to learn from one another. Today, the Dallas-based CSF holds two yearly meetings and presents several educational programs throughout the year for its 240 member foundations from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Arkansas.

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

Founded in 1949, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy works to promote and support philanthropy in the region. The Council’s more than 100 members include family, independent, and community foundations; corporate foundations and giving programs; and federated funds.