The Ad Council
The Ad Council has offered its distribution services to all groups that had important public service messages to deliver. It also developed a number of new messages within weeks of the attack, most notably a tolerance commercial called "I am an American," and a commercial featuring First Lady Laura Bush on talking to children about the tragedy.

American Association of Fundraising Counsel 
American Association of Fundraising Counsel and the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy have released "What Do Crises Mean for Giving?" which addresses concerns of the philanthropic community in the wake of disaster relief. In addition, the organization has released a second report which outlines recommendations issued by leading philanthropic advisors for philanthropic organizations, donors, and volunteers as they begin to contemplate the implications of September 11th's tragic events and how they should respond.

American Association of Museums
The American Association of Museums established a section of its website to assist with distribution of information and resources. Information posted includes the status of museums in the affected area, information on disaster recovery, offers of resources and assistance (space, staff, expertise, etc.) from colleagues in the museum community, and information on how museums throughout the country are responding to the tragic events of September 11.

American Bar Association
The American Bar Association is providing donors with detailed information about charities and guidelines regarding tax deductible donations. 

American Liberty Partnership
Six Internet leaders, touching virtually all of America's online citizens, have created an online place where people can support America's overwhelmed rescue and relief organizations. The American Liberty Partnership was founded by INDEPENDENT SECTOR members AOL Time Warner and Cisco Systems, as well as Amazon.com, eBay, Microsoft, and Yahoo!

In a White House ceremony, President George W. Bush unveiled the new website, www.LibertyUnites.org, which connects individuals who want to give with organizations that are providing services and support to those affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks. Visitors to the site can make a financial contribution or find out where to go to take a CPR course, find a counselor, locate a local congregation, or other ways to help. Since the site's launch, over $91 million has been raised through online contributions.

Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is encouraging its members across the country to focus their activities around issues of arts and healing to help people process the tragedies of September 11 and envision hope for the future.  The organization is also distributing a list of 10 Ways to Promote Healing, Civic Dialogue, and Community Building.

The Association of American University Presses
The Association of American University Presses has created a resource for reporters, teachers, librarians and general readers, "Books For Understanding," on its website.  It lists books recently published by its members that supply information on some of the issues behind the September 11 bombings.  The authors are leading experts in their fields, and the subjects covered include the World Trade Center, Terrorism, Catastrophe and Disaster Management, War, Peace and Global Issues, Islamic Thought and Culture, Islamic Fundamentalism and Islamic States, and Aviation/Airport Security.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has issued a warning to the general public about fundraising scams involving the events of September 11. AFP has also compiled a list of precautions for donors to be aware of when making contributions to any type of relief effort or charitable organization.

Better Business Bureau of New York
The Better Business Bureau of New York, through the New York Philanthropic Advisory Service, has been monitoring and reporting on the activities or area charities since shortly after the attacks.  They are maintaining an ongoing and regularly updated list of funds known to be actively soliciting or being solicited for by others.  While all of the organizations identified have not yet been reviewed, the organization has taken steps to verify the address, contact information, and tax status of each fund.

Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
During this time of great tragedy and loss, many individuals and organizations have demonstrated their support by making contributions to organizations assisting in the relief efforts. One would find it difficult to believe that people would be willing to mislead and take advantage of the generosity of others in the wake of such a tragedy. The Better Business Bureau has issued information cautioning donors on appeals for victims. (PDF)

INDEPENDENT SECTOR urges donors to be informed by offering tips on giving wisely. (PDF)

The Conference Board 
Business Enterprises For Sustainable Travel (BEST), a joint initiative of The Conference Board and the World Travel & Tourism Council, has formed an online Disaster and Recovery Information Clearinghouse in conjunction with The Canadian Tourism Research Institute of The Conference Board Canada.  BEST's website features information on the initiatives that travel-related companies around the world are implementing in response to the recent attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education
CASE has developed a variety of resources for its members to help them deal with the tragedy, which are posted on the organization's website.

The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center has featured information and articles on disaster relief efforts through its online newsletter, Philanthropy News Digest.  Staff has posted new articles and other materials several times a week since the September 11 disaster.  In addition, the organization has compiled crisis response information from over 200 philanthropic organizations nationwide, and is adding this information to its crisis response database.  The Foundation Center has also helped New York City nonprofits by making its computer lab and laptop computer available to groups affected by the attack. 

Helping.org
Helping.org, a project of the AOL Time Warner Foundation, is serving as a central resource for people who want to make a donation to the organizations providing disaster relief. The site also offers emergency and family assistance phone numbers.

InterAction
InterAction has created a list of its members providing relief efforts, which is posted on its website. InterAction has also developed guidelines on the most appropriate ways to help those affected by overseas disasters.

The Internal Revenue Service
The IRS has made available the advance text of a new publication, "Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance Through Charitable Organizations," explaining how the public can contact charitable organizations to provide help to victims of disasters and make a tax deductible contribution. 

Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations has responded to the call for information by adding "Louisiana's Response" to its new website to highlight efforts in communities statewide.

Maine Association of Nonprofits
The Maine Association of Nonprofits has responded to our national crisis in two important ways. The Association has created a Message Board on its website for nonprofit leaders to share their concerns or to post opportunities to get involved, and has promoted it to both members and nonmembers through its e-mail network. The Association is also posting a News You Can Use section on its website, containing links to a wide variety of organizations helping in relief efforts.

March of Dimes 
The March of Dimes has inserted a special cover page to its website for pregnant women who feel stressed or concerned about their pregnancy following the September 11th tragedy. Women are encouraged to consult the section of the website that advises "How Pregnant Women Can Help Manage Stress in Their Lives" and clicks through to a stress and pregnancy fact sheet.

Montana Community Foundation
The Montana Community Foundation is collecting stories from its local community foundation affiliates and communities around the state which have sponsored fundraising events to support relief efforts. These stories will be distributed through MCFNet Notes, MCF's monthly electronic newsletter.

Nonprofit Coordinating Community of New York
To assist New York City nonprofits affected by this recent tragedy, the Nonprofit Coordinating Community of New York has created a Disaster Assistance Resource Listings for New York City 501(c)(3) Organizations. The website serves as a clearing house for organizations affected to post specific resources needed for operation. Organizations can also use the website to post resources that are available or items they are willing to donate.