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New/Potential Givers -
Getting Started
Whatever your motivations for giving, the process
of getting started in philanthropy can be daunting.
As a clearinghouse of information on philanthropy and
charitable giving, and a provider of opportunities for
networking, knowledge sharing and professional development
for grantmakers, DVG can help by providing the information
and tools you need to get started.
Click
here to learn about benefits of DVG membership for
New Givers
Below are links to other sites that can inform your
philanthropy and help you learn what your charitable
options are and how to get started. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact us at info@dvg.org
or 215/790-9700.
NOTE: We recommend new givers obtaining qualified legal,
tax, and financial advice to determine what giving option
is best suited to your own circumstances.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Council
on Foundations' Resources for Starting a Foundation
Includes a list of Council publications, programs
and links that can help new givers become familiar
with the laws that govern private foundations and
provide direction for how to start a foundation.
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"The
Giving Guide"
This online resource from the Forum of Regional
Associations of Grantmakers offers a basic primer
on philanthropy including sections on: Good Reasons
to Give; Giving Basics; Who or What Should I Give
To?; and Ways to Give.
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"Inspired
Philanthropy" -
Exercises and Worksheets
Exercises and worksheets from the popular book
by by Tracy Gary and Melissa Kohner (see below)
will help you assess your values and giving goals
and develop an overall plan for your philanthropy.
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"So
You Want to Give"
An online version of an easy-to-read brochure by
the same name, this publication provides information
on options for charitable giving. To
request printed copies of the brochure, contact
DVG at 215-790-9700.
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PUBLICATIONS
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"First
Steps in Starting a Foundation, Fifth Edition"
Published by the Council on Foundations, this popular
book will help you understand which type of foundation
will help you achieve your philanthropic goals,
as well as the legal requirements you need to know
about when establishing your foundation. Also included
is a valuable list of references and sample legal
documents.
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"Inspired
Philanthropy"
Written by Tracy Gary and Melissa Kohner this practical
workbook helps you match your values with an effective
charitable giving strategy, no matter how much or
little you can donate.
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"Splendid
Legacy: The Guide to Creating Your Family Foundation"
Combining practical, "how-to" advice with
personal anecdotes from families that have already
established foundations, this guide offers a detailed
and practical action plan for setting up a foundation.
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For Corporations
and Businesses:
Available from DVG: |
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"Creating
A Corporate Giving Program - A Guide for Small and
Mid-Sized Companies"
Created by New Ventures in Philanthropy, this easy-to-read
guide presents a step-by-step process to help small
and mid-sized companies establish a giving program.
Printed copies of this publication are also available
from DVG.
>>To request a FREE copy, use our Publications
Order Form or call us at 215-790-9700 or view
the publication online.
>>Please also see Knowledge
Resources for Corporations/Businesses for
additional links to valuable resources for corporate
givers.
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