Philanthropy Marketplace

COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING

BROADCAST SERVICES

West Glen Communications, Inc.
1/800-325-8677 or
212/921-2800
Fax: 212/944-9055
Web site: www.westglen.com
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

A leading producer and distributor of public service announcements, video news releases and satellite media tours for communicating your message through mass media. Services include targeted video distribution programs, custom designed to reach specialized audiences such as schools, churches, community groups and health care workers.

COMPUTERS

SOFTWARE/FUND ACCOUNTING 

Blackbaud
800-443-9441
Fax: 843-740-5410
E-mail: sales@blackbaud.com
Web site: www.blackbaud.com
2000 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492-7541
From the world's leading provider of software for non-profits. Accounting for Nonprofits offers FASB compliance, the latest Windows® technology and integration among your departments.

Captools Company
800-826-8082
Fax: 425-313-5647
E-mail: sales@captools.com
Web site: www.captools.com
22510 SE 64th Place Suite 210,
Issaquah, WA 98027
Comprehensive investment record keeping software that features a fund accounting module that enables users to create and manage funds of pooled investments in which a number of participants are the contributors and/or beneficiaries. Includes broker/dealer interfaces, quote downloads, performance and cost basis tracking, highly customizable reports and much more. Call for a 60-day trial.

SOFTWARE/GRANTS TRACKING

Bromelkamp Company
612/870-9087
106 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Computer consultants; developers of Pearl Integrated Software for Grant Making, Donor Tracking, Fund Accounting, and many other components. Entirely tailored to the needs of each foundation.

Cybergrants, Inc.
978/794-0900
Fax: 978/794-9111
E-mail: info@cybergrants.com
Web site: www.cybergrants.com
790 Turnpike Street, Suite 300
North Andover, MA 01845
CyberGrants is the first 100% web-based grants management software solution for all types of foundations and giving programs. With secure grant tracking, reporting, budgeting, correspondence, online applications, matching gifts and more, CyberGrants can be rented right over the Internet (ASP) or installed on your network.

The Arlington Group
703/893-9353
Fax: 703/893-9363
E-mail: lbair@arlgroup.com
Web site: www.arlingtongroup.com
The Arlington Group has successfully implemented data management solutions for over five years, addressing a diverse range of needs. The Arlington Group is experienced in the development of grants management systems and on-line application systems. Additional AG services include foundation management, contact management, membership management, data warehousing, custom software development, web application development, and custom intranets/internets.

Easygrants.com
703/893-9353
Fax: 703/893-9363
E-mail: lbair@easygrants.com
Web site: www.easygrants.com
Easygrants.com is a comprehensive on-line application system that enables foundations to accept applications via the web, and works with foundations' existing grants management systems. Foundations are given the ability to create custom applications and set application validation parameters. Easygrants.com has several key features to streamline the grants application process, including application administration, statistics and reporting, and bulk e-mail capability.

MicroEdge, Inc.
800/899-0890
Fax: 212/757-1713
E-mail: info@microedge.com
Web site: www.microedge.com
619 W. 54th Street
New York, NY 10019

MicroEdge, Inc., is the leading provider of software to the grantmaking community worldwide. The GIFTS product line is the industry standard for grants management software. More than 1,600 private foundations and corporate giving programs have chosen MicroEdge as their technology partner.

GIFTS facilitates the management of all aspects of grants management including: proposal tracking, grant administration, contact management, correspondence production, activity and requirement tracking, budgeting, payments and reporting.

To facilitate the move towards e-business, MicroEdge has created The Internet Grant Application Module, which enables GIFTS software to use the power of the Internet to receive grant applications. MicroEdge, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Software, Inc.

EDUCATION

FUND RAISING/PHILANTHROPY

Indiana University Center on Philanthropy
The Fund Raising School
800-962-6692
Fax: 317/684-8939
Web site: www.philanthropy.iupui.edu
550 W. North Street, Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46254

The Fund Raising School provides training and continuing education for professional and volunteer fund raisers at all experience levels. Approximately 50 fund raising courses are offered annually across the country ranging from "Principles and Techniques of Fund Raising" to "Preparing Successful Grant Proposals."

FOUNDATION GRANT SERVICES

OLM Consultants: Oscar and Laurie Marx
734/475-6904
Web site: Hometown.aol.com/olmconsult/foundation.html
Midwest-based consulting team with experience in budget and project analysis. Database and descriptive review/evaluation of proposals and subsequent grant awards. Custom tailored reporting for compliance with federal regulations and donor intent services including: proposal review and screening, evaluation and monitoring. We offer individualized approaches to grantmaking with emphasis on detailed analysis of proposals and subsequent award results. Modern methodology in tracking grants through initial stages to completion with as much detail as necessary to meet donor objectives. Choices for small foundations lacking the resources to conduct in-depth investigations and on-site monitoring of proposals and on-site monitoring of proposals and awards.

GENERAL CONSULTING
John B. Smith, Principal
Cambridge Consulting
877/906-8020
Fax: 617/864-8021
E-mail: info@cambridgeconsulting.com
33 Fairmont Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

A consulting practice offering planning, management and organizational services to foundations and donors. Services include grant administration for foundations and individuals, strategic planning, foundation management, proposal review, and donor advising.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CONSULTING

ACCOUNTING/TAX

Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP
212/661-7777
Fax: 212/661-4010
E-mail: tblaney@comdcpa.com
300 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017-5947

A CPA firm offering auditing and tax services to over 300 nonprofit clients with a concentration in Private Foundations. Services include monitoring the minimum distribution requirements (5% Rule) and analysis of possible reduction in the Federal excise tax rate from 2% to 1%.

ETHICS TRAINING/CONSULTING

The Institute for Global Ethics
800/729-2615 or
207/236-6658
Fax: 207/236-4014
E-mail: ethics@globalethics.org
Web site: www.globalethics.org
P.O. Box 563
Camden, ME 04843

The Institute for Global Ethics is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to promoting Ethical Fitness^TM—a process of applied ethical decision making. We offer training and consulting to foundations and have developed Cornerstones for Ethical Foundations, a CD-ROM-based ethics training program. Based on Rushworth Kidder's book, How Good People Make Tough Choices, it includes real-life ethical dilemmas encountered at charitable foundations. Made possible by grant support from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation.

FAMILY FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION

Rhodes & O'Neill, L.L.C.
203/458-2113
Fax: 203/458-1703
Email: rhodes&oneill@cshore.com
246 Goose Lane, Suite 102
Guilford, CT 06437

Specialize in the set-up and administration of private family foundations. Offer full range of services including asset management, custody, IRS filing preparation and compliance, and administration of entire grantmaking program.

FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION

Wachovia Charitable Funds Management
David Taylor 800/462-7159
Fax: 336/732-6537
E-mail: david.taylor@wachovia.com

With a dedicated team in place since 1975, Wachovia's experienced staff can help with all aspects of Charitable Funds Management. Our full range of services are in place to serve both charitable institutions and philanthropically minded individuals, and include gift planning and administration, endowment accounting, investment management and master custody.

Resource Directory 

Supplement your advertising through this indispensable guide to industry products and services. A basic listing in the Resource Directory features your company name, address, phone and fax number, e-mail address and two short lines of descriptive text (52 characters or 8-10 words per line). A hyper-link to your Web site and extra lines of descriptive text may also be added for an additional fee.

The Resource Directory advertising is sold on a one-year basis. If you would like to list your organization's services, contact Barbara Fleischmann, Advertising Sales Representative, at 301/215-6710 or e-mail barb@townsend-group.com.
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