Associations and Good Resources for Foundations:

• Philanthropy Northwest
• Association of Small Foundations
• Foundation in a Box
• Council on Foundations
• The Foundation Center
• The Center for Effective Philanthropy
• National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy
• Seattle Philantropic Advisors Network
• Bolder Giving In Extraordinary Times
• Inspired Legacies

Books for Adults on Philanthropy, Volunteerism, and Related Themes:

• The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources
• Wealth in families
• Built on Principle: A Guide to Family Foundation Stewardship
• Prodigal Sons and Material Girls: How Not to Be Your Child's ATM
• Working With The Ones You Love
• Generation to Generation: Life Cycles of the Family Business
• Silver Spoon Kids : How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children
• The Greater Good: How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism
• Preparing Heirs: Five Steps to a Successful Transition of Family Wealth and Values
• Philanthropy, Heirs & Values: How Successful Families Are Using Philanthropy To Prepare Their Heirs For Post-transition Responsibilities
• Rambam's Ladder: A Meditation on Generosity and Why It Is Necessary to Give
• Family Wealth--Keeping It in the Family: How Family Members and Their Advisers Preserve Human, Intellectual, and Financial Assets for Generations
• Beyond Success: Building a Personal, Financial, and Philanthropic Legacy
• Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy