Philanthropy Periodicals and News
The following is a listing of online newsletters and periodicals of interest to nonprofit organizations, philanthropists and researchers. For funding-related news and newsletters see also the Grants Information Collection's Funding Announcements, Updates, and Notices web page.
Journal Titles | Other Lists of Periodicals
Journal Titles
"Founded in 1990 as an authoritative magazine of liberal ideas, committed to a just society, an enriched democracy, and effective liberal politics." Print version available in Memorial Library. See MadCat for details.
An electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors. A publication of the CompassPoint of Nonprofit Services (formerly, the Support Center for Nonprofit Management, located in San Francisco, CA.
The newsletter of the organization formerly called the National Center for Nonprofit Boards.
A progressive news network covering the environment, animals, human welfare, health, women, education, and more. RSS feed available.
A newsletter from a nonprofit which also evaluates and provides information on over 3,000 charities.
Charity Village "Village Vibes" 
A newsletter from the Canadian Web site, Charity Village. Includes a news archive.
Probably the best professional journal in this list. Offers summaries and full-text articles on workshops, fundraising and management issues, jobs, associations, technology for nonprofits, a free email update service, current deadlines for grants and awards, and more. "Premium articles" require individual paid subscription for online access. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
Online version includes selected current articles and others from back issues. Full coverage is by subscription only. Published six times yearly. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
The official newsletter of the Council on Foundations. Ceased as of 2005. Archival issues only.
Includes articles on fundraising, alumni administration, institutional relations, management, periodicals, student recruitment, and government relations. Print version available in Memorial Library. See MadCat for details.
An online newsletter on legal issues and rulings involving nonprofit organizations. Subscription only, but free trial offer.
e-Volunteerism: the Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community 
For volunteer leaders and managers, this is a quarterly online journal headed by volunteerism consultants, Steve McCurley and Susan J. Ellis. All articles are interactive and archived. Subscription required for complete access.
Federal Grants Deadline Calendar Ask for password at Memorial Library's Reference Desk. 
An online supplementary newsletter for subscribers to the Guide to Federal Funding for Governments and Nonprofits available from Thompson.com.
Foundation News and Commentary
An excellent full-text publication of the Council on Foundations. Ceased publication in October 2006.
A free online magazine for nonprofits. Includes full-text articles and FAQs for small as well as large organizations. Includes back issues.
Contains the full-text articles published by this quarterly newsletter, available free to members of nonprofits.
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Selected practical articles are available online from this newsletter for grassroots organizations. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
Full-text articles which has feature articles, general news and events affecting philanthropy. Articles are retrieved from Lexis/Nexis service.
Timely news, research, funding notices, legislative and policy analyses - all on human services issues. Note: Includes foundation grantmakers by subject.
Idealist.org: Action Without Borders
See "What's Going On" and "Recently Posted" sections.
International Human Rights Funders Group: Human Rights News
Latest human rights news according to categories such as indigenous peoples, environment, health, etc.
International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing
An international forum for peer-reviewed papers and case studies on the latest techniques, thinking and best practice in marketing for the not-for-profit sector. Available electronically on campus via Find It.
Provides both a current monthly newsletter on all aspects of finding grantmaking prospects as well as a News Online site with business, international, and fundraising news, and more.
An excellent Web site for advancing effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Includes Funding News.
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
Sponsored by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). Titles and abstracts of past articles are available at this site. Subscription required. Print version available in Memorial Library. See MadCat for details.
Full-text news and commentaries about online nonprofits. Focuses on news related to organizational renewal, outreach, with emphasis on communication and technology. Weekly email version is available. Archives. Sponsored by the Gilbert Center.
Nonprofit Quarterly and e-Newsletter
A print and online publication, each of the Third Sector New England. Boston, Massachusetts. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
Full text of partial contents of a leading monthly periodical on fund raising issues and management available online. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
The bi-monthly publication focusing on leadership, management, and governance from the national Society for Nonprofit Organizations. Subscription required. The Society also publishes a current Funding Alert, available to members only. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
Maintained by a nonprofit research and advocacy organization which promotes government accountability.
onPhilanthropy: a Global Resource for Non Profit Professionals
Excellent and timely articles on fundraising, marketing, government relations, corporate giving, foundations, technology, and more. A resource "for non-profit and philanthropy professionals." Published by Changing Our World, a fundraising services company.
PNN Online: The Nonprofit News and Information Resource
A daily update on news affecting nonprofit organizations. News can also be examined by categories: arts & culture, education, environment, health, human services, public works and advocacy, general fundraising, special features, and more. Includes archives. An online PNN Alert email service is also available.
Includes excellent articles in current and past issues in full text. A publication by the Philanthropy Roundtable, a national association of individual donors, foundation staff and trustees, corporate giving representatives, and trust and estate officers.
Semiannual magazine that provides busy professionals and volunteers with quick and easy access to ideas and news they can use. Each issue contains practical, need-to-know results from the latest research conducted by faculty and staff at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and by other practitioners and scholars around the world. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
A weekly full-text publication of the Foundation Center. Back files also available easily through a search engine. Includes RFP Bulletin.
For planned giving professionals and other development officers. Index to current and past articles and links to related sites for workshops, publications, software, organizations, and more concerning planned giving. Subscription required. Selected articles available free.
The official newsletter of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, which aims to maximize the financial capacity of organizations which seek justice for individuals disadvantaged politically, socially, and/or economically "by promoting greater openness and accountability." Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
A newsletter for those wishing to keep alert to disasters, humanitarian emergencies, aid and relief efforts.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Subscription-based e-journal on nonprofit management, philanthropy, and corporate citizenship and social responsible businesses. Available electronically on campus via Find It.
Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
Published on behalf of the International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR). Founded in 1992, ISTR is a major international association promoting research and education in the fields of civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector. Print version available in the Grants Information Collection, Memorial Library Rm 262 D/E.
The newsletter of the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Yahoo News: Philanthropy and Volunteerism
News, articles, editorials, and audio on the subject of philanthropy.
Other Periodical Lists
Charity Village: Online Publications for the Nonprofit Community
A nearly exhaustive listing of online publications relating to all aspects and categories of nonprofits. Charity Village is a Canadian organization.
Civil Society Publications from Around the World
Print and electronic publications on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector published from around the world. Most are published by nonprofits. Site is maintained by Alliance Online.
Foundation Center: Catalog of Nonprofit Literature: Periodicals .
This list of periodicals in the field of philanthropy are reviewed by the staff of the Foundation Center and comprise the bulk of the contents of the online database, the Literature of the Nonprofit Sector, which contains thousands of bibliographic citations and abstracts.
Michigan State University. Funding Center: Funding Newsletters and Current Awareness Sites
A listing maintained at Michigan State University by librarian Jon Harrison.
Some content available freely online
Print version available in Memorial Library
Subscription-based access only