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ABA Presidential Task Force on Corporate
Responsibility - Examining systemic
issues relating to corporate responsibility arising out of the
collapse of major businesses.
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AccountAbility: Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability
- International professional institute dedicated to the
promotion of social, ethical and overall organizational
accountability, a precondition for achieving sustainable
development.
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African Institute of Corporate Citizenship
- Focuses on corporate citizenship practice through the
development of tailored consultancy. Works with companies and
organizations looking at the integration of corporate
citizenship values into core business strategy.
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Australian Business Awards - A
national program recognizing success, innovation and ethics
across all industry sectors. Includes entry and nomination
forms, FAQ, and details of individual awards.
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Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
- Education and research organization focused on the ways in
which companies integrate basic social values with everyday
business practices, operations and policies. Offers executive
education programs, conferences, consulting and a knowledge
center.
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Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.
- Provides businesses of all sizes with the services and
resources necessary to develop and advance partnerships with the
arts that benefit business, the arts and the community.
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Business for Social Responsibility -
Multinational nonprofit organization that assists member companies in
corporate responsibility, including ethical values, respect for human
rights, and environmental protection.
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Business in the Community - A movement of
businesses committed to continually improving their positive impact on
society through corporate social responsibility.
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Business in the Community - Ireland - A
movement of companies committed to continually improving their impact on
society by integrating social, environmental and ethical concerns into
the business decision-making process and the core activities in
companies.
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Cause Marketing Forum -
Conference for information on building mutually beneficial business and
nonprofit partnerships. History, workshop and contact information.
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The CSR Group - Consulting firm
specializing corporate social responsibility, corporate ethics,
sustainability, governance and CSR communications.
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Economic Technologies Corp. -
Develops, builds, deploys, integrates and manages advanced economic
growth models, applications, infrastructure and backbone operating
systems for nations.
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Foundation for Business and Society
- Norwegian group established to promote the understanding of
sustainable development, education, and research. Includes active
project list and background information.
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The Foundation for Values Based Business
- Organization working to enable individuals and companies to adopt
ethical principles and values. Topics include social responsibility,
environmental sustainability, work life balance, family, leadership, and
corporate integrity.
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Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
- Composed of Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish investors, the ICCR
sponsors shareholder resolution discussions and promotes environmentally
and socially responsible practices for companies.
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International Association for Business and Society (IABS)
- Devoted to research and teaching about the relationships between
business, government and society. Includes links to newsletters and
journals, programs and meetings, syllabi for university courses.
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Principles for Global Corporate Responsibility:
- Presents the Bench Marks Document, described as one of the sets of
social and environmental criteria and business performance indicators
available.
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Rethinking Regeneration - Enterprise for All?
- A rolling programme of open space events talking place in the most
needy areas of the UK.
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Street Vendor Project - Project
organized to promote the rights of street vendors. Includes FAQ.
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TechnoServe - Provides business
advice and access to both markets and capital to businesspeople in
developing countries.
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United Nations and Business - Information
about UN development project partnerships with the private sector and
foundations, guidelines for doing business with the UN, issues
statements, fact sheets, and other materials.
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United Nations Global Compact -
A value based platform with nine principles derived from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. It asks companies to act on these
principles in their own corporate domains. Contains case studies,
current projects, and annual policy dialogue.
Anti-Corporation
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No Logo - Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies
- News on the politics of brand hegemony and corporate power, and of
acts of organized and disorganized resistance from all over the world. A
forum for discussion and debate, and for sharing information, strategies
of subversion and creative alternatives.
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Blockbuster Victims Online -
Information on consumer, labor, and competitors' lawsuits, with links to
theaters and alternative rental sources.
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Boycott America - Proposes
consumer boycott of large US corporations as a protest against US
consumption of resources, militarism and interference in affairs of
other nations. Links to reading lists and to information on which
corporations are US-based.
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Boycott Fedex -Save our homes -
A group of residents from Greensboro, North Carolina who actively oppose
the building of a FedEx hub in their area.
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Boycott Georgia Pacific - Urges
a boycott of G-P's products unless construction is halted on a pipeline
that endangers the St. Johns River in Florida.
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Boycott of International Food Companies -
Supplies information and calls for boycott of Unilever, Philip Moris,
Nestle, Wal-Mart, and McDonald's.
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Citizen Works - Group working
on a campaign to eliminate the corrosive political influence of
corporations and restore democracy to the people. Founded by Ralph Nader.
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Coalition Against Bayer-Dangers (CBG)
- Describes campaigns relating labor practices, environmental issue, and
drug safety. Formerly known as Bayerwatch.
[English/German/French/Italian/Spanish]
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Compaq Class Action Suit -
Class action lawsuit against Compaq for producing allegedly defective
Presarios from 1996-1997.
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Corporate Accountability International
- National grassroots organization founded in 1977, best known for its
successful Nestle and GE boycott campaigns.
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Essential Action: Boycott Shell/Free Nigeria Campaign
- The campaign for environmental justice and corporate accountability
for Shell's operations in Nigeria. Background, tools and action ideas
for campaigning in your community or campus.
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Food Page - Boycott of Food Companies
- Urges boycotts of three large food producers - Phillip Morris, Nestle,
and Unilever. Includes background information and links to sites
detailing the offending activities of each. [German/English]
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GapSucks.org - Features news on
boycott of the Fisher Family, GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.
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Iams Cruelty - PETA critique of
the dog- and cat-food manufacturer's nutritional experiments using cats
and dogs. Includes photos, video, and information about other pet food
companies' use of animal testing.
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The International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal
- Regular updates, the class action suit against Union Carbide
Corporation, and activities of organizations for survivors of the
disaster.
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Primal Seeds - "Untangling
ourselves from the monocult." Challenging the corporate domination of
the seed supply, industrial biopiracy and irresponsible control of our
food.
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Socialism Today on World Trade Organization -
Single page review of the powerful gathering of protestors in Seattle in
1999.
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Swatch Protest and Boycott - In 1999, Swatch
tried to use ham radio bands for advertising in violation of ITU rules
via satellite. Amateur radio operators protested and the launch was
cancelled.
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Top 10 Reasons to Boycott FedEx
- Gives several detailed explanations of bad labor practices and
relations with customers and neighbors, with links to external articles.
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"When ignorance reigns life is Lost!"
- This weblog features articles on corporate wrongs, with suggested
actions such as boycotts, lifestyle changes, and public denouncements.
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You've been Kmarted - Urges
boycotts by US consumers of corporations who are off-shoring their
workforces, with an extensive list of corporate names, and links to
sites detailing the issue and the successes of past actions.
Business Ethics
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AccountAbility - The Institute
of Social and Ethical Accountability, an international organization
committed to enhancing the performance of organisations in social and
ethical accountability and sustainable development. Includes news,
reports, resources and dialogues on corporate accountability issues.
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American National Business Hall of Fame - A
nonprofit business ethics organization that honors exemplary business
leaders and educates students and business groups on their visionary
management methods. Includes education and research programs, and an
academic Journal.
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Babson College Business Ethics Program
- Integrates the study of fundamental ethical principles with the
environment of business and business education. Includes case studies
and essays concerning ethical issues.
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BizEthics.org - Resource for
information about Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and
Environmental Sustainability Issues.
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BRASS - Centre for business
relationships, accountability, sustainability and society at Cardiff
University. Research centre with online resources including reports,
news and website links.
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Business Ethics at Wharton -
Comprehensive list of ethics resources including articles and research
papers. [Some content requires free registration]
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Business Ethics Guidelines and Resources Center
- Ethics website for George S. May's International Company. Includes 6
practical steps for ethical decision making, as well as a number of
ethics articles and recommended resources.
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Business for Social Responsibility -
Organization for businesses interested in ethical conduct and policies
that allow commercial success.
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BusinessEthics.ca - Clearing
house for business ethics resources, both Canadian and international.
Includes articles, case studies, consultants and news.
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The Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Policy
- An independent ethics centre, working with businesses and with other
organizations involved in business ethics, building programs and
addressing current issues
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Caux Round Table - An
international network of business leaders working to promote a moral
capitalism.
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The Center for Business Ethics
- Located at the University of St. Thomas, Houston. Details of events,
director, research programs, Hugo Mann ethics contest and working
papers.
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Center for Business Ethics at Bentley College
- Provides an international forum for the advancement of business
ethics. The Center is committed to developing strategies for ethical
business conduct and providing a bridge between theoretical research and
practical business activity.
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Center for Ethical Business Cultures
- Research group assisting business leaders in creating ethical and
profitable business cultures at the enterprise, community, and global
levels. Site provides overview of research areas, publications and
topical papers, appearances in the news, and related links.
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Center for Ethics and Business
- An academic site for discussing issues related to conducting business
ethically.
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Center for Ethics, Capital Markets, and Political Economy
- Examining political economic concepts and practices in an interactive
forum and using communications technology to generate a public
discussion which can give voice to the moral consensus as it relates to
issues of political economy.
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Centre for Business and Public Sector Ethics
- Academic research centre using its own lateral methodology to look at
complex ethical, social and environmental issues. Details publications,
research, staff and associates. Based in Cambridge.
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Centre for Social Markets -
Non-profit organization promoting responsible entrepreneurship, business
ethics, accountability, sustainable development, and human rights.
Information on services, membership, research and publications. Offices
in India and the UK.
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Complete Guide to Ethics Management
- An Ethics Toolkit for Managers
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Corporate Ethics and International Business
- Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) article about
international business ethics and the responsibilities of modern
corporations to society.
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Council of Ethical Organizations
- A non-profit, non-partisan organization promoting ethical and legal
conduct in business, government and the professions. Details of events,
membership, publications and services.
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CSR Data Networks - Portal on
corporate social responsibility information. Includes news, articles,
tips, chat, events and newsletter. Based in UK.
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Darden School of Business - The Olsson Center for Applied
Ethics - Academic center for the study of
ethics. Serves as a critical resource for executives, scholars,
students, and Darden alumni who are working to integrate ethical
thinking into business decision-making.
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Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct
- A consortium of U.S. defense industry contractors which subscribes to
a set of principles for achieving high standards of business ethics and
conduct.
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The Ethical Company Organisation
- Aim is to establish an overall benchmark standard for 21st century
Corporate Social Responsibility, regarding human rights, animal welfare
and the environment.
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Ethical Impact Business Ethics
- Information on ethical leadership and values, with an emphasis on
accountability, responsibility and profitability. Also includes
information on Ethics events.
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Ethics & Compliance Officer Association (ECOA)
- Information for managers of ethics, compliance and business conduct
programs.
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Ethics
Glossary - List of terms and their meanings,
used in ethics discussions.
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The Ethics Institute of South Africa -
Independent, non-partisan organization that promotes and advances
ethical practices in South Africa. Information on newsletter,
membership, services, events and forum.
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Ethics Quality- - This site
defines a particular paradigm of ethics and "ethics management" that is
worth reading and possibly worth pursuing.
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Ethics Resource Center (ERC) - A nonprofit
organization working to be a catalyst in fostering ethical practices in
individuals and institutions through programs and publications in
business and organizational ethics, global integrity and character
development.
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Ethics Updates - Designed
primarily to be used by ethics instructors and their students. It is
intended to provide updates on current literature, both popular and
professional, that relates to ethics. Moral Theory and Applied Ethics:
Ethical Relativism, Bioethics, Euthanasia, Religion, Gender Equality,
Racial Equality, Sexual Orientation, Poverty, World Hunger, Virtue
Ethics, Animal Rights, Environmental Ethics and Military Ethics.
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Ethikos - Bi-monthly
publication that examines ethical and compliance issues in business,
using case studies about corporate ethics and compliance programs. From
Rutgers University.
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European Baha'i Business Forum - A global,
professional non-profit association promoting moral and ethical values
in business. EBBF vision is to enhance the well-being and prosperity of
humankind.
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Foundations Study Guide: Business Ethics
- Provides a history and explanation of the field, as well as a
suggested reading list.
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Horizon Associates - Company
that helps organisations formulate and install practical ethical
policies to protect them from fraud. Includes ethical guidance and
advice.
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IMC Northern California - A
not-for-profit, professional association founded to set standards of
professionalism and ethics for the management consulting profession.
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Institute for Business and Professional Ethics -- DePaul
University - Links, publications and other
resources from forum to encourage ethical deliberation in
decision-makers by stirring the moral conscience and imagination.
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The Institute for Business, Technology and Ethics
- Seeks to promote good business through appropriate technology and
sound ethics. Details of bi-monthly newsletter, membership, corporate
sponsors and ethical checklists.
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Institute for Global Ethics -
an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan organization
dedicated to promoting awareness and discussion of global ethics.
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Institute of Business Ethics in London -
Information and links, primarily in Europe.
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International Business Ethics Institute
- Fostering Global business practices which promote equitable economic
development, resource sustainability and just forms of government.
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International Forum on Management, Ethics and Spirituality
- Academic research group focused on the integration of ethical and/or
spiritual values at work. Fimes is an international network
headquartered at HEC Montreal Business School.
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Jewish Business Ethics: An Introductory Perspective
- This article deals with the subject of business ethics from the
perspective of Jewish Law.
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Journal of Business Ethics - The standard
journal for Business Ethics that every student, professor and business
person should consult. Tables of contents and periodically-refreshed
article samples are available at this site, as are subscription and
article submission information.
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The London Benchmarking Group -
A group of international businesses who are seeking to manage, measure
and report on their involvement in the community. Details of members,
benchmarking model and membership.
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Masters in Responsibility and Business Practice
- University of Bath (UK) School of Management and the New Academy of
Business.
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MHC International Limited - A
European based firm promoting social development and corporate social
responsibility, business ethics.
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National Ethics Bureau -
Promotes consumer confidence by providing unbiased verification of
business credentials and confirmation of ethical conduct for
professional advisors nationwide.
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Net Impact - A community of
business school students and alumni who believe that businesses have not
only a financial responsibility but also a social responsibility to
their stakeholders.
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The Prudential Business Ethics Center at Rutgers
- Supports conferences, lectures, courses and research to provide a
grounding in ethics for the business community. Details of events,
research, press coverage and news. Based in New Jersey.
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Santa Clara University - Markkula Center for Applied
Ethics - Business ethics subsection of the
site. Provides a framework for ethical decision making and cases that
raise typical ethical dilemmas confronted by young people.
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Seeing Things Whole -
Non-profit network working to bridge the gap between faith and
organizational life. Includes essays, research, news and downloadable
resources.
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Society for Business Ethics - International
organization of academics conducting research in business ethics.
Information on mission, newsletter, events, membership and quarterly
journal.
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Starting Points in Business Ethics - Provides
suggested readings as a starting point in learning about business
ethics.
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Vasin, Heyn & Company - A CPA
and management consultant firm specializing in social responsibility
audits, with informational articles online detailing how to perform
social responsibility audits.
Corporate Grantmakers
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Adobe Community Relations Council
- Site provides information on Adobe software product donations.
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The Adolph Coors Foundation -
The Adolph Coors Foundation contains the annual report along with
guidelines and procedures to apply for grants.
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The Aetna Foundation - Funding
interest areas include health, education, and the arts. Site provides
grantmaking guidelines.
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Alliant Energy - Funds grants
in education, human services, and community and cultural affairs. Site
features guidelines, how-to information, and corporate giving reports.
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ALZA Corporation Community Relations
- Charitable contributions and collaborations in areas including
education, health and human services, science, and arts and culture.
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Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust
- Funding areas involve education, services for youth, services for the
elderly and on the environment.
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AT&T Foundation - Grantmaking
areas include education, arts and culture, and civic and community
service.
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Avon Foundation - Established
in 1955 to fund programs for economic opportunity and physical emotional
well-being of women. Details about breast cancer funding, economic and
diversity programs, and children's charity work offered.
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Baxter International Foundation - Interests
include children, health education, and health care.
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Bayer
Foundation - Grantmaking in three areas:
"civic and community programs; science education and workforce
development; and the arts, arts education and culture."
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BellSouth Foundation - Funds
programs located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Ben & Jerry's Foundation -
Funding interests are focused on "grass roots organizing" in
communities. Site includes guidelines, recipient list, and an
application form.
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Conservation Alliance - Group
of outdoor businesses whose collective contributions support grassroots
citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural
areas where outdoor enthusiasts recreate.
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The Dell Foundation - US. Funds
community and children's programs in Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, and
Oregon. Gives application guidelines and dates.
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Deloitte and Touche Foundation
- Funds teaching and research in accounting, business, and related
fields within the U.S.
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DuPont Philanthropy - Dedicated
to funding programs in community service, the environment, and
education.
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E & Y Foundation -
Philanthropic tradition of investing in higher education, our
communities, and numerous civic and cultural organizations.
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eBay Foundation - Site includes
information on funding for children, education, volunteerism, economic
and community revitalization, and the environment.
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Entertainment Industry Foundation
- Funds programs in a variety of areas, including education and
children's services, the arts, community service, the environment, AIDS,
and literacy.
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Farmers Insurance - Grants -
Site features application guidelines and information on supported
programs.
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The
Fieldstone Foundation - Funds programs which
deal specifically with projects for children and families, including
drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, community violence, and school
retention.
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Gannett Foundation - Funds
projects in a variety of areas in communities in which Gannett "has a
local daily newspaper, broadcast station or cable TV operation."
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GE Foundation - Areas of
funding interest include education, arts and culture, and public policy.
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The John Deere Foundation -
Contributes to human services, community development, educational
enterprises, and cultural opportunities.
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The Kaitlin Marie Bell Foundation
- A non-profit, tax-exempt organization which supports the needs of
medically and/or physically challenged children, providing financial
assistance for recipients who are unable to afford equipment and/or
services.
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Monsanto Fund - Monsanto Fund
is the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company. Supports varied
organizations around the globe with the goal to improve people's lives
by bridging the gap between their needs and their resources.
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NEC Foundation of America -
Cash grants to nonprofit organizations for programs with national reach
and impact in one or both of the following arenas: science and
technology education, principally at the secondary level, and/or
assistive technology for people with disabilities.
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Progress Energy Foundation -
Partners with education, economic development, and environmental
organizations in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Annual
report available.
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Sara Lee Foundation - Funds
primarily cultural organizations and groups supporting disadvantage
people, focused on Chicago. Provides grant guidelines, financial
reports, and links to resources for nonprofits.
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Verizon Foundation - Supports
all qualified nonprofit organizations with a valid tax-exempt ID,
501(C)3 with a goal of assisting communities in the United States.
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webMethods Foundation -
Describes funding priorities of healthcare, housing and education, with
information for applicants as well as donors and volunteers.
Development Economics
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American Community Network - ACN is a
searchable database of demographic and economic statistics for every
county and metro area in America, along with links to economic
development sites.
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Asian Productivity Organization
- An inter-governmental regional organization established by Convention
in 1961 to oversee productivity development in 18 countries throughout
Asia and the Pacific.
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Bretton Woods Project - Works
to monitor and reform the World Bank and IMF. Tracks key policy
statements and reports, and provides critiques and early warnings used
by non-governmental organisations across the world.
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Briefings on Development and Gender (BRIDGE)
- Provides tailor-made briefings on gender issues on request. BRIDGE
briefings present state of the art research findings, review current
policy debates, synthesise best practice and evaluate strategies for
translating gender policies into practice.
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Debt Relief International - UK-based
non-profit organisation established in order to assist Heavily Indebted
Poor Countries (HIPCs) to manage their own debt strategy and analysis,
without having to rely on international technical assistance.
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Development and Culture at UNESCO
- Aims to stimulate a process of world wide reflection on how cultural
policies could be integrated into development strategies.
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The Development Group for Alternative Policies
- Development GAP works to ensure that the knowledge, priorities and
efforts of the women and men of the South inform decisions made in the
North about their economies and the environments in which they live.
Includes internship information, news and publications.
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The Economic Commission for Africa -
Established in 1958, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
(UNECA) is one of five regional commissions. Its member states are 53
African nations.
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Economic Development Directory
- Directory of economic development agency web sites listed by
geographical location.
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Economic Development Network -
Providing data on communities that want economic development to
companies and entrepreneurs planning facilities location or site
selection projects.
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Economic Development, Technological Change and Growth - WebEc
- Provides list of links to collections, institutions, and publications.
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Economic Growth Research - Political,
economic, and social data on the history of developing countries' and
their prospects, from the World Bank Research Department. Includes
research papers on economic growth and development, and "development
novel of the month."
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Economic Growth Resources - Helping economic
growth and development researchers make the most of the internet.
Maintained by Jonathan Temple and hosted by Nuffield College, Oxford.
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The Economic War Among the States
- Analysis of development incentives from the Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis. Do they promote local job opportunities and enhance private
sector competitiveness or do they divert government money from
supporting traditional public goods like education?
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EDIRC, Economic Development -
Economics Departments, Institutes and Research Centers presents an
attempt by Christian Zimmermann of the Center for Research on Employment
and Economic Fluctuations, University of Quebec to index all Economic
Development web sites.
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The Gateway to Development Information - Eldis
is funded by Danida and hosted by the Institute of Development Studies,
Sussex. It has a large number of links on development topics and
organizations
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Information for Development in the 21st Century
- ID21 is a fast-track research reporting service aiming to make
policymakers aware of the latest British development research findings.
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Inter-American Development Bank - provides
funds for economic and social development in Latin America and the
Caribbean.
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International Development Exchange - Builds
partnerships to overcome economic and social injustice and work toward
people's greater control over their resources, political structures, and
economic processes that affect their lives.
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International Development Research Centre - A
public corporation created by the Canadian government to help
communities in the developing world find solutions to social, economic,
and environmental problems through research.
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OECD - Development - Presents
OECD's publications and working papers about development like
statistics, perspectives studies or country surveys.
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Sustainable Development Department, IDB
- Covering issues such as human resources and social development;
environment and natural resources; and infrastructure, financial markets
and private enterprise development.
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Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
- International agency advancing agricultural and rural development in
African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries by promoting the transfer,
exchange and utilization of information. Features publications, news,
and departments.
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Trade and Industrial Policy Secretariat (TIPS)
- The online resource for trade and industrial policy research in South
Africa.
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United Nations Development Fund for Women -
Promotes women's empowerment and gender equality, working for
participation of women in all levels of development planning and
practice.
Business News
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Surviving the Bottom Line
- Website companion to PBS series with Hedrick Smith on how the new
economic realities are affecting workers and other people. Covers the
new power of investors, layoffs and downsizing and the winners and
losers in today's economy.
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Acton
Institute: Markets & Morality - Promotes
scholarly exploration of the relationship between economics and
morality, both on the theoretical and practical level.
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Busipoli.com - Progressive News e-Magazine
critical of the relationship between business interests and politics.
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Corporate Board Member - Magazine for members
of boards of publicly-traded companies.
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Corporate Watch Magazine (UK) -
News, investigative information and analysis from activist,
anti-corporate organization based in the UK. (Separate from another
Corporate Watch organization in the US)
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Fast Company - Covers the new
economy and workplace for people who believe in fusing tough-minded
performance with human values.
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Good Money - Information about
socially responsible investing
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GreenMoney On-Line Guide -
Promotes the awareness of socially and environmentally responsible
business, investing and consumer resources.
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Media Center - SocialFunds.com
- News, information, research, investment analysis, and financial
services devoted to socially responsible investing and mutual funds
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Program on Corporations, Law & Democracy -
Articles and analysis of role of corporations in society, by
organization of progressive activists.
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Public Citizen - Organization founded by Ralph
Nader, public-interest watchdog organization frequently critical of
corporations.
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SustainableBusiness.com - News,
resources, insight and inspiration to accelerate momentum toward a
"green economy."
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce -
News, commentary and information from perspective of business as a
primary source of progress and social prosperity.
Nonprofit Resources
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Association Xpertise - An assortment of
resources for nonprofits, with an emphasis on Canadian organizations.
Includes online news articles and a database of links to useful
resources, searchable by title, author and year.
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Bellanet International Secretariat
- Supports collaboration and information-sharing among international
development organizations; provides services for non-profits and
Internet users in developing countries.
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BoardSource - Seeks to improve
the effectiveness of nonprofits by strengthening their boards of
directors.
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Charity Channel - Provides a
range of lively e-mail forums discussing issues relevant to non-profits;
a non-profit career search service; and reviews of nonprofit books,
periodicals and software.
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Charity.com - Portal serving the nonprofit
sector. Daily news, searchable database of nonprofits, services for
registered users.
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CharityNet - Resources for the
international non-profit community and its contributors. Funded by the
UK Charities Aid Foundation.
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Contentbank.org - A resource
for people developing websites for underserved and low-income
communities. Provides best practices information, some content
development services.
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Faith and Philanthropy Institute - Supports
faith-based and community organizations through training and research.
Information on sessions, scholarships, and other programs.
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Future Search - Network
promoting conferences and discussions to help nonprofits pool their
resources. Principles, general information, how to join.
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The Gilbert Center - Helping nonprofits
communicate successfully. Includes online fundraising mailing list.
- The
Grantsmanship Center - Offers grantsmanship
training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and US
government agencies.
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HandsNet - HandsNet empowers
organizations to effectively integrate online communications strategies,
strengthening their program and policy work on behalf of children,
families and people in need.
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Idealist - Directory of
nonprofit web resources: 16,000 organizations in 130 countries;
resources for nonprofit managers; computing and the Internet,
fundraising and volunteering, accounting and management, legal issues
and nonprofit support organizations.
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Institute for Global Communications
- Provides alternative sources of information as well as online access
and comprehensive Internet services for progressive individuals and
organizations.
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Internet Nonprofit Center -
Bulletins, links and nonprofit news. Includes Nonprofit Locator and
Nonprofit FAQ. Connected to Gilbert Centre/Nonprofit Online News.
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Isoph Corporation - Online training resource
for nonprofit and public organizations, offering individualized training
program design as well as standard courses. Course catalog, reviews,
newsletter, demos.
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Jewish Organizing Initiative -
Provides Jewish young adults one-year paid fellowships in community
organizing. Fellows are trained in organizing skills and educated in
Judaism's religious, ethical, and historical tradition of working with
groups for social and economic justice.
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The Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations
- Series of online courses for the nonprofit sector. CEU Credit and a
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management are available upon
completion.
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The Management Center - The
center's mission is to help nonprofit organizations achieve their full
potential through effective consulting, training and information
resources.
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Michigan Comnet - A community of individuals
and organizations concerned with increasing communication and
information sharing within the nonprofit public service sector.
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Mission Movers - Selective
directory of available online resources for nonprofits. Links are
identified by topic and resource type.
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Nicer Century World Organization
- Publisher of book by John Newton emphasizing conduct education as a
solution to America's problems. News releases, full text articles.
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Nonprofit Charitable Organizations [About.com]
- Weekly articles and links to resources for nonprofit organizations,
including nonprofit managers, donors, fundraisers and volunteers.
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The Nonprofit FAQ - Scores of
items of information and advice about nonprofits from discussions on
email lists, in UseNet, and other sources.
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The Nonprofit Resource Center -
Directory of sites of interest to nonprofits. Covers legal and board of
directors issues; support organizations; finance, accounting, and
management; fundraising and marketing.
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Nonprofit Risk Management Network
- Provides risk management assistance and resources for
community-serving nonprofit organizations. Many articles and tutorials.
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NonProphet - Weblog dealing
with nonprofit sector issues.
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4npo.org - Through interviews and articles
4npo.org examines the impact innovative individuals and ideas have on
non-profit organizations.
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Nuts & Bolts Publishing -
Magazine providing non-profit professionals with practical, "how-to"
management tips to build a better organization, from fundraising to
communications.
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Online Nonprofit Information Center
- Details and ordering information for publications on starting and
running a nonprofit organization of any size (US focus).
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People in Aid - Promoting best
practice in the management and support of international aid personnel.
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Philanthropy Journal - Online
publication of state, national and international news on fundraising,
giving, managing, grant seeking, volunteering, and technology in the
nonprofit and philanthropic community, including an email bulletin and
job postings.
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PNNOnline - Daily news and information service
for nonprofits, with an emphasis on the United States.
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Revolution Health : Non-Profit Resources
- A listing of the leaders in the non-profit health and wellness
communities.
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Soapbox Consulting - DC-based
consulting firm that specializes in training members of nonprofit
organizations and national associations how to lobby. Includes a guide
to advocacy for nonprofits.
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TechSoup.org - Technology
resource aimed at nonprofit organizations featuring NPO discounts,
discussions, articles, and recommendations.
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Tecschange - Provides
computers, skilled volunteers and training to nonprofit groups in the
Boston area and around the world.
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Tips for Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Organizations
- Help organizations and individuals reap money-saving,
program-enhancing benefits from technology. Most of this material is
geared to not-for-profit and public sector organizations, but some (at
the bottom of this page) is more general.
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WebSprouts - Web and computer-related
resources for nonprofits including fundraising links, and publications.
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WeCareToo - Offers free
services to the not-for-profit community including various fundraising
programs designed to give the greatest amount possible to charities and
other not for profit groups.
Socially Responsible Investing
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Capital Missions Company -
Networking organization "creates networks of investors, business leaders
and philanthropists to catalyze a globally sustainable economy."
Sponsors "Triple Bottom Line Simulation" ongoing study for institutional
treasurers. United States. Global.
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Fair Pensions - Public campaign
for the ethical investment of UK pension funds.
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Foundation Partnership on Corporate Responsibility
- Association of foundations working to link their grantmaking values
with their investments to promote greater social responsibility of
corporations. Links and information on mission related investing,
shareholder advocacy, community based investment, and socially
responsible and green investment providers.
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Jesse Smith Noyes Foundation: Mission Related Investing
- Provides materials and support for other foundations learning about
mission related investment practices. USA
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Pensions at Work - Links unions
and universities in an international research project exploring the
socially responsible investment of union pension funds.
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Readings on SRI and economics.
- Original book reviews covering socially responsible investing and
economics.
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The Responsible Endowments Coalition
- Provides an introduction to responsible investing for endowment funds.
Information, and background, and networking about existing campaigns,
and responsible investment strategies. A number of useful relevant
documents from university student campaigns. USA
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Socially Responsible Investing in the USA
- A white paper overview of the socially responsible investing industry
and movement in the USA.
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SoYouWanna be a socially responsible investor?
- Introductory article about the subject with older statistics. USA
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Sustainable Ventures - Develops
curricula to inspire beneficial owners of pension and trust funds to
influence their fund managers to achieve integrated performance--social,
environmental and financial--rather than financial performance alone.
USA
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Sustainable-Investment platform
- Information platform for SRI funds, indices, products, and
participants of the SRI market. Multilingual. EU based.
Venture Capital
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Acumen Fund - Supports
enterprises that increase income, increase assets and create jobs for
the four billion people on earth who earn a few dollars a day.
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Ashoka: Innovators for the Public - Ashoka is
a global organization that identifies and invests in leading social
entrepreneurs -- individuals with innovative and practical ideas for
solving social problems.
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Benetech - Non-profit social entrepreneurial
venture harnessing the power of technology for social benefit.
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The Charitable Venture Foundation
- Awards grants, loans and technical assistance to charitable
organizations; list of funding criteria and description of the
application process available.
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Echoing Green Foundation -
Foundation that provides seed money and support to young social
entrepreneurs.
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EnterpriseWorks Worldwide - A
non-profit organization that fights poverty in the developing world
through business development programs for small agricultural producers
and other entrepreneurs.
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Equity for Africa - Social
investment in small businesses in Africa to enable sustainable
employment creation.
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Global Social Venture Competition
- A global MBA student business plan competition for social ventures,
organizations that not only create profits, but also a social or
environmental return on investment. History and vision, submission
forms, and resource library included.
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Kingdom Ventures -
Philanthropic venture capital firm focused on supporting emerging
Christian ministries around the world.
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New Profit Inc. - A non-profit
venture philanthropy fund that invests in social entrepreneurs.
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Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team (NESsT)
- Supports the development of social enterprises in emerging democracies
worldwide through venture funding, education and consulting.
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Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
- Works with individuals, families, businesses and foundations, serving
their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs,
anywhere in the world.
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