Web resources for education and research, created by a network of UK universities and partners. The database contains about 110,000 records, selected and evaluated by subject specialists. Within the Social sciences section is a list of 23 Social welfare topics. A range of resources including journal articles, websites, research reviews, legislation, papers and government documents, audio/visual material. And a thesaurus engine.

Målgrupp: Professionella som arbetar med sociala frågor och andra personer intresserade av ämnet. Nyheter, debatter, kurser och ett bibliotek med sorterade länkar.

Förbundet för forskning i socialt arbete. Målgrupp: Studenter och anställda vid högre utbildning.

A weekly news service of the Foundation Center.

A section of Guardian Unlimited. UK.

Center for Civil society, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Center for Civil Society, London School of Economics and Political Science

Center for Civil Society, London School of Economics and Political Science

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies

London School of Economics and Political Science
Fulltext: 2001-200/5. (Ej fulltext 2005-2008).

The national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the USA. Its mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations for use in research on the relationships between the nonprofit sector, government, the commercial sector, and civil society.

Ett nyhetsbrev från Socialstyrelsen, Sekretariatet för frivilligt socialt arbete och organisationsbidrag.

Center for Civil Society, London School of Economics and Political Science. (2006)

Avhandlingar och andra publikationer i fulltext från ett antal nordiska universitet och högskolor.

The Catalog of Nonprofit Literature contains citations to materials collected by the Center's five libraries as well as selected literature from other sources. This authoritative bibliography of works in the field of philanthropy contains more than 25,000 bibliographic entries, of which more than 17,000 have abstracts.

De svenska forskningsbibliotekens gemensamma katalog, referenser till mer än 5 miljoner böcker och tidskrifter hos ca 300 svenska forskningsbibliotek. Så gott som alla svenska titlar från 1866 och framåt finns med. Referenser finns även till tidskriftsartiklar, musikalier, kartor och elektroniska dokument.

Economic Research Institute, Handelshögskolan i Stockholm

The Social Care Institute of Exellence. Social Care Online is UK's most complete range of information and research on all aspects of social care. Content is drawn from journal articles, websites, research reviews, legislation and government documents, audio/visual material and service user knowledge.

Uppsatser från svenska högskolor och universitet

London School of Economics and Political Science, The Centre for Civil Society (CCS) is a leading, international organisation for research, analysis, debate and learning about civil society.

This scientific network aims at enhanching the understanding of social and democratic processes, citizenship and democratic participation in Europe. 41 European institutions are involved and one of them is Ersta Sköndal University College.

University of Heidelberg. CSI is a central academic institution in cooperation with business, social science, law and theological faculties. The Center seeks to add to the knowledge and understanding of private action for public benefit concerning: Social investment, Philanthropy, Civil society and Social economy institutions in Europe and other parts of the world.

The Non-profit Sector Program, Stockholm School of Economics, Handelshögskolan i Stockholm. The Institute was established in 1929 as an integral part of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), with the mission to conduct research in the economic and social sciences.

A research network of established university research centers and individual researchers. The goal is to gradually build up an European corpus of theoretical and empirical knowledge, pluralistic in disciplines and methodology around “Third Sector” issues.

Ersta Sköndals högskola. Forskningen är i första hand inriktad på studier av det civila samhället. Organisationer, verksamheter och insatser studeras med särskilt fokus på olika aspekter av det civila samhällets sociala innebörder. Dessutom bedrivs studier av tillit, socialt arbete inom offentlig sektor samt utsatthet.

Ett privat forskningsinstitut i Tyskland som utför analyser och forskning för offentliga och privata institutioner inom socialpolitik och frivilligt arbete.

An initiative of Volunteering England in association with the Centre for Institutional Studies at the University of East London.

ISF ble grunnlagt i 1950. Fra opprettelsen i 1950 til omkring 1970 spilte instituttet en avgjørende rolle for veksten i samfunnsforskningen i Norge. Institutt for samfunnsforskning har hele tiden vært tverrfaglig orientert, og vil føre denne tradisjonen videre.

A website focused on assembling and sharing knowledge and information about research on civil society and the third sector in Europe.

Länk från Sveriges Sociologförbund till Göteborgs universitet, Lunds universitet, Stockholms universitet och Uppsala universitet.

The programme aims to encourage research in voluntary or third sector issues; social economy, non-profit, non-governmental or third-sector organisations, and philanthropy.

VAHS aims to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. The Society is run by a small committee of volunteers and has a growing membership of individuals and organisations. The web site offers information about seminars, conferences and papers in fulltext.

An international membership organization dedicated to fostering through research an understanding of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and volunteerism. The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly journal is the official journal of ARNOVA.

UCLA School of Public Affairs, USA. The focal point for the School of Public Affairs’ programs and activities in nonprofit leadership and management, grassroots advocacy, nongovernmental organizations, and philanthropy. The Center focuses on both regional and international aspects of civil society

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Sydafrika.The Centre has a wide range of thriving local, national and international linkages with key organisations and individuals in and concerned with civil society.

International Centre of Research and Information on the Public, Social and Cooperative Economy, Université de Liège, Belgium. A non-governmental international scientific organization. CIRIEC has national sections in 14 countries.

Norden, Europa, USA och Australien Utvalda av Center for Frivilligt Socialt Arbejde.

A non-profit organisation working in the international development and relief sector. INTRAC support non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations around the world by exploring policy issues and by strengthening management and organisational effectiveness.

A major international association promoting research and education in the fields of Philanthropy, Civil Society and the Nonprofit sector. ISTR publish the journal Voluntas.

The Center based in USA is one of the foremost academic research centers in the world concentrating on the nonprofit sector and civil society.

A grantmaking foundation, set up by George Soros, who is active as a philanthropist. OSI runs a range of programmes on Civil Society, Education, Media, Public health, and Human rights as well as social, legal, and economic reform. The website provides information on activities, applying for grants, and publications.

The Web Site includes links to information in full text about philantropic activity for countries in Asia and the Pacific. There is a philanthropy overview for each country, information concerning Policy Environment, Taxation and Intermediares and Voluntarism Promotion.

Harvard University. A university-wide research center established in 1997. The Center pursues research and education, promoting critical thinking about the importance, roles and performance of nonprofit organizations.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of Philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs. The Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) was founded in 1997.

A network of non-profit organisations from across the EU member states.

Ett nationellt center grundat 1992 med målsättning att stödja utvecklingen av frivilligt socialt arbete i Danmark. Portalen innehåller definitioner, och fakta om frivlligt socialt arbete, information om europeiska och internationella frivilligorganisationer, forskning m.m. Här finns bibliotek, publikationer, nyhets- och debattforum, man erbjuder rådgivning, kurser m.m.

An international alliance established in 1993, an influential network of organisations at the local, national, regional and international levels. The spectrum of civil society including: Civil Society networks and organisations, Trade unions, Faith-based networks, Professional associations, NGO Capacity development organisations, Philanthropic foundations and other Funding bodies, Businesses and Social responsibility Programmes.

Hette tidigare Föreningen Kooperativ utveckling i Sverige. Det är en federativ sammanslutning av 25, oftast länsvis organiserade s.k. lokala kooperativa utvecklingscentra, LKU.

En non-profit-organisation som bedriver sjukvård, socialt arbete, utbildning och forskning utifrån en kristen, humanistisk människosyn.

CEV is a European umbrella association of 43 National and Regional Volunteer Centres that together work to support and promote voluntary activity.

En medlemsorganisation där bl a Ersta diakonisällskap & Stiftelsen Stora Sköndal är medlemmar. Organisationens mål är att tillsammans med regering och riksdag, departement, myndigheter, landsting och kommuner skapa bättre villkor för vård och omsorg utan vinstsyfte.

Intresseorganisation för socialt inriktade frivilligorganisationer med målsättningen att förbättra förutsättningarna för frivilligt socialt arbetet genom opinionsbildning, kunskapsutbyte och verksamhetsstöd.

Hela Människan är en ideell organisation med en kombination av tusentals frivilliga och över 500 anställda i förebyggande, behandlande och rehabiliterande arbete. Organisationen är en del av Svenska kyrkan och de traditionella frikyrkornas sociala arbete.

A project founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.

Ett samarbetsprojekt mellan 35 ideella organisationer som arbetar för att utveckla kunskap, ledarskap och organisation inom den ideella sektorn. Man driver i samarbete med LSU, Landsrådet för Sveriges ungdomsorganisation, ett mentor- och kunskapsprogram för unga ledare.

A global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organisations.

En ideell biståndsorganisation som bildades 1958, av den svenska kooperationen. I dag är ett sextiotal organisationer och företag medlemmar i Kooperation Utan Gränser.

En ideell förening bildad 1965 med 272 svenska medlemsförsamlingar. PMU InterLife är en av Sveriges större biståndsorganisationer med över 200 pågående projekt i 65 länder.

The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers in thousands of communities. Based in Washington, D.C., the Foundation advocates community service through a partnership with the Volunteer Center National Network.

Ideell organisation som är partipoliskt och religiöst oberoende.

Sektor3 är en tankesmedja som kritiskt granskar det civila samhället genom forskning, kommunikation och debatt.

Allmännyttig ideell förening med social och diakonal inriktning.

Webbplats som riktar sig till ideella verksamheter och volontärer i Sverige. Syftet är att underlätta kontakten mellan volontärer och frivilligorganisationer. De flesta uppdragen är inriktade på frivilligt socialt arbete.

A collection of links to voluntary centres and agencys in Europea and International.

Arvsfondens uppföljning och utvärdering av projektbidrag till svenska organisationer och föreningar.

The European Confederation of Worker´s Co-operatives, Social Co-operatives and Social and Participative Enterprises. A European non profit association with its headquarter in Brussels representing producers’ and workers cooperatives and social cooperatives, as well as other types of worker-controlled enterprises.

An international training, consulting and publishing firm in Philadelphia specializing in volunteerism. The web site offers a Volunteer Management Library with articles links to research and web sites – organized by subject.

The EU Civil Society Contact Group brings together eight large rights and value based NGO sectors - Cultue, Environment, Education, Development, Human rights, Public health, Social and Women.

Socialstyrelsen.

Centret i Härnösand vänder sig till enskilda organisationer och folkrörelser och är en mötesplats för utbyte av erfarenheter, samarbete och gemensamt lärande. Här finns information om kurser och program, konferenser, nyhetsbrev, artikelarkiv m.m.

This database contains information about projects run by Swedish civil society organisations (NGOs/CSOs) with support from Sida/SEKA/EO. The support is built on the principle 10% own contribution and 90% support from Sida and is given to 14 framework organisations, who provide the database with information 4 times per year. The free-text on project level is given either in Swedish or English. There can be minor differences due to reservations and project balances between years.

Socialstyrelsen följer och stödjer forskning om frivilligt arbete och tar initiativ till studier av insatser som görs av olika utförare.

The alliance of representative European federations and networks of non-governmental organisations active in the social sector. It is funded by a grant from the European Commission.

United Nations focal point for promoting and harnessing volunteerism for effective development. Created by the UN General Assembly in 1971, UNV is based in Bonn, Germany, and is active in more than 140 countries

Links to some of the World Bank ´s civil societys interlocutors.

The table of contents offers a selected bibliography on civil society, listings of NGOs sorted by the regions in which they are active, selected NGOs by subject and more.

The Forum monitors policy making at the UN. The web site links to Research Centers, NGO/UN links and “Other Links”.

A university research center at Harvard University. The Nonprofit Resources offers links to: Associations, Networks, Academic Centers, Government Resources, Funding Resources, News and much more.

Englands integrated national volunteer development organisation. The web site offers links to Volunteer Management, a Good Practice Bank, Information and advice about working with volunteers, Publications and Link resources to voluntary centres and agencys, Non-profit sector resources, Research organisations, European and International, Funding and much more.