Civil sector online in Central and Eastern Europe
Newsletters, mailing lists, online journals
Technology for nonprofits
Volunteerism
Fund-raising
Civil sector online in Hungary
Meta-NGOs (resources center) & information on the nonprofit sector- Alliance of Social Associations in Somogy county Information service for NGOs with a regional focus.
- Directory of NGOs with a web presence in Hungary by the Center for Culture and Communication http://www.c3.hu/ngo-e1.html
- Civil Info - Civil Relations Department, Hungarian Prime Minister's Office. Information clearing house and a forum for actors in the civil sector. It maintains a searchable database of Hungarian NGOs and the Network of Civil Houses or nonprofit information centers. The site is in Hungarian.
- Civil Youth Agency An "incubator house" in the countryside that provides computers and information to civil organizations. A program of DANKA (Dél-Alföld Nonprofit Center Foundation).
- Green Spider Network an online network of environmental organizations and green activists who are active in using discussion lists and other IT applications to achieve their cause. Hungarian partner to the Association for Progressive Communication
- The Gyõr Regional Nonprofit Service Center and Civil House provides service to the nonprofit organizations of Gyõr-Moson-Sopron county. Its goal is to develop and support the civil sector and to enhance cooperation among NGOs in the region. Part of the network of resource centers supported by Prime Minister's Office.
- The Nonprofit Information and Training Center Foundation (NIOK) gathers, structures and provides information on and for nonprofit organizations in order to strengthen civil society in Hungary. They maintain a searchable database of Hungarian NGOs. Their free newsletter is published bi-monthly. Their newest service is the nonprofit portal.
- Nonprofit.lap.hu - link collection, database for/on nonprofit organizations.
- SANSZ - The Foundationa Information Center.
- "Small communities online & in line" gather around the telecottages-portal and in the formal organization of the Hungarian Telecottages Association
- Association of Hungarian Internet-User Women aims to bring together women using the Internet and hopes to popularize Internet-use in Hungary
- C3: Center for Culture & Communication Foundation is engaged in "the cultural application and creative employment of new scientific and technological discoveries, the research, development and support of innovative artistic potentials, and the initiation and realisation of art, science, communications, educational and cultural programmes."
- Civil Society Development Foundation (CTF) aims to enhance the development of a dynamic, self-sustaining nonprofit sector in Hungary by providing strategic and practical training and consultation services to nonprofit organizations. It also works to enhance cooperation and dialogue within the nonprofit sector and with the business and government sectors.
- Civitalis Association develops and strengthens relationships, co-operation and information exchange between young experts and researchers dealing with social research. It promotes the work of Hungarian civil organizations: gathers, processes and disseminates research results and information on the nonprofit sector. Research associate of the Johns Hopkins University Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project.
Studies on Civil Sector in Hungary
Civil sector online in Central and Eastern Europe
- The Visegrad NGOs Platform provides brief reviews about the history, legal background and the structure of the civil sector in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. You can find news about events, forums, conferences in the civil sectors of the four countries in English. The portal also introduces civil organizations (mainly operating in the fields of social welfare, humanitarianism, consumer protection, culture, EU integration, education, environmental protection) that wish to establish international partnership. NGOs can volunteer to submit their data to the database.
- NGO Net An NGO Directory, maintained by Freedom House to provide information to, for and about non-governmental
- The Civil Society International (CSI) publishes information and uses the Internet to strengthen citizen organizations working to expand civil rights, democratic institutions, social services, and economic reform.
organizations (NGOs) active in Central and Eastern Europe. It also has a list of NGO Trainers in East and Central Europe.
- Be Active Be Emancipated (BaBe) - women's movement
- Zenska Infoteka Women's Information and Documentation Center in Zagreb. Its goal is to raise public awareness of women's issues.
- Right-to-Know Network Czech branch of the network operated by OMB Watch. It provides free access to government databases, text files on environmental issues.
- Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe (IDEE) - It maintains the high quality Center for Pluralism newsletter and database on organizations working for pluralism in the region.
- The Academy for the Development of Philanthropy in Poland
- NonProfit.pl
- http://www.ngo.pl/ - a common network platform for NGOs in Poland
- KLON/Jawor Association
- http://free.ngo.pl/ - free Internet service for Polish NGOs
- OSKa - National Women's Information Center
- Liga Pro Europa Human rights and cross-cultural organization dedicated to conflict prevention, intercultural communication and education about "European Affairs".
- Romania NGO Web Forum
- Civil Society Development Foundation
- Saia Directory of NGOs in Slovakia. Online magazine for the nonprofit sector.
- AIM Press - Alternative Information Network. Its main objective is "penetration through the information blockade and offering unbiased high quality professional information. AIM engages independent journalists enabling them to remain in the profession and to inform readers of independent media about developments in their environment. AIM helps independent media by offering them objective information from the entire region free of charge."
- ONASA Independent News Agency
- Soros Foundation in Yugoslavia
- Center for the Development of Non-Profit Sector Information center that facilitates communication and provides counseling for NGOs and aims at enhancing the nonprofit sector's web presence. It maintains a database of NGOs.
Newsletters, mailing lists, online journals
Hungarian- Autonómia – national professional online journal and electronic newsletter for self-governments to help local self-governments in their daily work, in reviewing necessary laws and information. It reports on several permanent (economy, bank relations, budget, laws, local initiatives, environment) and current topics.
- Newsletter of the Civil Relations Department of the Office of the Prime Minister
- The Online Magazine of the Hungarian Association of the Organizations of Handicapped People introduces the lives of handicapped people in Hungary and provides news and interesting bits of information. You can subscribe to thei Hungarian-language newsletter on the website.
- The newsletter of MiNõk (Association of Hungarian Internet-User Women) distributes news about events of their and other NGOs, and articles on topics of interest to women
- ÖN-KOR-KÉP a journal for local self-government representatives, mayors about interpretations of laws, the management of self-governments etc.
- SANSZ - The Foundationa Information Center. Magazine and newsletter on foundations and grants.
- The Nonprofit Information and Training Center Foundation publishes a bi-monthly free newsletter on news, events, grants and new legal regulations concerning the nonprofit sector in Hungary.
- The Bulletin - Quarterly Magazine of the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe
- The Center for Pluralism Newsletter by the Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe, an English language quarterly, "where non-governmental organization working for democracy, civic education and human rights may present their activities, plans and needs. A searchable database of addresses and contact information of NGOs active in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and of information about the sponsor institutions and programs."
- Central Europe Online - Internet journal on Central and East European politics and society.
- Central Europe Review - the weekly Internet journal of Central and East European politics, society, and culture.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The newspaper of the nonprofit world. Subscription needed.
- CivilSoc a daily electronic bulletin, or listserv of Civil Society International on events, conferences, jobs, internships, new organizations or projects.
- DO-WIRE - Democracies Online Newswire. Subscribe by sending subscribe DO-WIRE in body of message to LISTSERV@TC.UMN.EDU
- e-CIVICUS Connecting civil society worldwide is produced weekly by CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation is an international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world.
- E-mail discussion lists for fundraisers This is a list of discussion lists of interest to professional fundraisers.
- Index on Censorship - international journal for free expression. Through interviews, reportage, banned literature, and polemic, Index shows how free speech affects the political issues of the moment.
- International Journal for Not-for-Profit Law (IJNL) is the quarterly journal of the International Center for Not-for-profit Law on the status and development of laws affecting not-for-profit organizations in countries around the world.
- ISAR: Initiative for Social Action and Renewal in Eurasia supports the development of grassroots civil society in the
- Nonprofit Quarterly E-Newsletter - Featuring Innovative Thinking in the Nonprofit Sector. Their "mission is to provide nonprofit leaders a forum to exchange innovative ideas and informational resources so that you can more
- Nonprofit Times - a nonprofit electronic business monthly on nonprofit management
- Philanthropy Journal
- Transitions Online - a magazine published by a Czech nonprofit dedicated to promoting independent journalism. TOL uses a network of local correspondents to provide unique, cross-regional analysis.
- Various publications by the World Bank For instance, the Transition Newsletter reports on the latest economic, social and business developments in transition countries of Europe and Asia, as well as lending activities of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, and keeps track of related research, books, working papers, and conferences.
countries of the former Soviet Union (FSU). ISAR in Focus is available on-line and in .pdf format. Their quarterly journal is Give & Take: A Journal on Civil Society in Eurasia
fully realize your organizations' missions."
Technology for nonprofits
- NPower NY's mission is putting technology know-how in the hands of nonprofits. They focus on the New York City area in the framework of larger NPower community.
- CompuMento is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization whose mission is "to provide technology resources (low-cost software and technological assistance) to nonprofits and schools serving low-income communities. They launched TechSoup.org, a website offering technology information and advice for nonprofits, most probably the most well-known "technology place for nonprofits".
- Playing2win, a community-based technology center in Harlem is a fabulous example how nonprofits can put technology into use for community development.
- The Association for Progressive Communication is dedicated to help nonprofit organizations to better use the Internet for their mission. They provide technical training materials and technical resources on their NGOs & Internet site. APC aims at globally interconnecting NGOs and facilitating the strategic use of IT by civil society. They publish examples of imaginative and effective technology uses by civil society groups and provide technologies and technical knowledge to organizations. APC is a network of organizations, the Hungarian member of which is Green Spider.
- The Nonprofit Matrix is a commercial organization that offers online directory to commercial ASP and portal providers for the nonprofit sector. Their goal is to helps nonprofits effectively integrate new communication and information technologies into their mission.
- Alliance for Community Technology aims at advancing the use of computing and communication technology globally to serve people (to help people help themselves) through community serving organizations. It is committed to a human-centered focus on the creation, use, understanding, training and dissemination of appropriate technologies to support communities.
Volunteerism
- Online Volunteering portal made possible in cooperation of the United Nations Volunteers and NetAid in order to enhance the culture of online volunteerism. Perfect for those who wish to help their fellow humans in Sub-Saharan Africa but do not wish to leave their Manhattan home.
- The Hungarian webpage of the International Year of Volunteerism: www.onkentes.hu
Fundraising
In cooperation with NIOK
Hungarian
- Online fundraising. The Let's Help Movement, SEGÍTSÜNK.hu encourages companies to donate for beneficial causes. Fund-givers can donate by pressing a button.
- Grant-combinatory Database that combines grants, donations and favorable loans that are frequently updated.
- Grants Watch electronic information bulletin on new grant opportunities
- SANSZ - Paper on foundations, publishing updates on grants and foundations.
International
- Information and news on fundraising from the UK. Newsletter, bookstore, articles and information on various fundraising techniques (such as online fundraising) and topics. http://www.fundraising.co.uk/index.html
- BenefitEvents.com provides comprehensive online event and fundraising services to the nonprofit community. Supplies nonprofits with the tools to successfully pursue their fundraising goals via the Net. Online resource for philanthropy. A portal specializing in assisting nonprofits in the effective use of the Internet for fundraising.
- e-Philanthropy v.2.001, a report by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and a database of information related to e-Philanthropy.
- Fund-Raising.Com - Fundraising information.
- FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organizations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money.
- Capital Research Center CRC specializes in analyzing organizations that promote the growth of the welfare state — now almost universally recognized as a failure — and in identifying viable private alternatives to government welfare programs. a variety of publications, newsletters on Organization Trends, Philanthropy etc.
- Cybergrants - non-profits can search for funders at no charge, and both create and submit proposals online. Grantmakers have to pay a fee to use Cybergrants' online grant management software and to review proposals online.
- Fund Raiser Cyberzine - E-zine with fresh news and new ideas for fundraisers
- Grantmatch - non-profits post proposals at no charge to a Web database, and these can be searched by foundations and other funders.
- Philanthropy Journal
Fundgiving Organizations in Hungary
- National Employment Public Foundation aims at expanding employment, the creation of new jobs, and the re-adjustment of labor force, and at indirectly reducing unemployment.
- Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe
- Soros Foundation Hungary
- United Way Foundation Hungary supports civil organizations working in the field of educational, social service and health service.
International fundgiving organizations
- Link collection of foundations and fund-givers, and other information on funding. http://www.foundations.org/page2.html
- The German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports higher education programs. In English: http://www.avh.de/en/index.htm
- The American Express Foundation makes donations not only in the USA in three areas: community service, economic independence, cultural heritage.
- AT&T Foundation seeks to educate, enrich, engage, and empower the communities served by AT&T. They fund programs tied to inventive use of technology and the spirit of volunteerism. Supports non-US organizations and initiatives as well.
- Bátory Foundation Poland's most significant fund-giving foundation. Its NGO-Program launches and supports activities aimed at strengthening and making efficient the NGO sector and at broadening the co-operation between NGOs and other social partners.
- BellSouth Foundation's mission is to improve education in the South and other communities where BellSouth operates by stimulating fundamental change in education institutions and systems that will result in active learning and improved life chances for all students.
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation The aim of its civil society program is to o strengthen citizen and nonprofit sector engagement in support of free and pluralistic democratic societies, with primary geographic focus on the United States, Central/Eastern Europe and Russia, South Africa, and at the global level. Its Central/Eastern Europe and Russia program wishes to contribute to democratic, pluralistic societies in Central/Eastern Europe and Russia, principally through support of the nonprofit sector, citizen engagement and improved ethnic relations.
- Cooper Foundation supports educational, humanitarian and arts programs in Nebraska.
- European Foundation Centre was set up to promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. It provides information on funding and foundations in Europe.
- European Human Rights Foundation (EHRF) - Fund-giver created by the European Council, the European Parliament and various human rights organizations in 1980.
- Funders Online offers access to a range of European funding and grantmaking resources. A project of the European Foundation Centre and other international partners. Useful information and practical tips on how to research independent funders, how to package your project proposal and where to find additional information, both in print and online, on foundations and corporate funders, as well as on fund-raising.
- Idealist's directory on those donating to nonprofits http://www.idealist.org/tools/support.htm
- Microsoft Giving Foundation's international community affairs program is focused on bringing the benefits of information technology to disadvantaged people in countries outside the United States. Grants of cash, software, and technical assistance are made to nonprofit and community organizations.
- A comprehensive lists of international funding bodies by the National Endowment for Democracy http://www.ned.org/page_4/funding/fundmain.html
- Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development aims at developing agriculture, health and social services in developing countries.
- Sasakawa Peace Foundation sponsors a wide range of programs designed to address international issues and to promote global peace via nonprofit sector initiatives worldwide.
- Soros Foundation New York
- Texas Instruments - its educational foundation, the Tech Smart Big Heart Grant Program
- The Prince's Trust helps 14-30 year olds to develop confidence, learn new skills and get into work.
- United Way - New York City aims at bringing people together to address the human care needs in New York City.
- The NGO & Civil Society program of the World Bank. The World Bank recognizes the important role that nongovernmental organizations play in meeting the challenges of development and welcomes the opportunity to work with NGOs and civil society. The purpose of this website is to keep NGOs and civil society groups informed about increasing opportunity for interaction with the Bank.
- Wladyslaw Poniecki Foundation, an educational California corporation, engaged in work that enhances education through technology and that particularly supports activities in developing countries, especially those going through the transition from command to free market economies. It hopes to assist non-profit environmental, publishing, medical, and educational organizations by providing technical assistance to provide new skills, entrepreneurial attitudes, and new networking opportunities through various digital and networked information and educational resources.
