New York, NY - December 10, 2008 - The Resource Foundation, an expert in charitable giving to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced the launch of its new website: www.resourcefnd.org.

The new site highlights The Resource Foundation's tailored philanthropic services for donors interested in supporting projects and organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also makes it easier for corporations, foundations and individual donors to partner with The Resource Foundation through new giving options and volunteer opportunities.

"Our new website features The Resource Foundation's expertise in connecting donors to effective development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean," said Loren Finnell, President & CEO of The Resource Foundation. "It also showcases our first-hand knowledge of region, as well as the generous contributions of a few of our donors."

The updated design provides information about The Resource Foundation's specialized giving services such as philanthropic advising, project identification, rigorous due diligence, grant administration, impact-measurement and donor learning opportunities. The site also describes The Resource Foundation's ten program areas including education, disaster relief, health, and microenterprise development, and profiles several program beneficiaries.

New features include up to date information on recent developments at The Resource Foundation, issue briefs, employee engagement opportunities, impact and current projects. To learn more, visit www.resourcefnd.org.

About The Resource Foundation

The Resource Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization that facilitates charitable giving from corporate, individual and foundation donors to Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 1987, The Resource Foundation has leveraged its experience to help donors optimize the impact of their philanthropy through specialized, tailored services. By forming partnerships with carefully vetted nonprofit organizations in 25 countries in the region, The Resource Foundation empowers the disadvantaged so that they can have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to improve their lives. The Resource Foundation received Charity Navigator's highest rating, four-stars, for its organizational efficiency and sound fiscal management. It is also a founding member of the Alliance for International Giving. For more information, visit www.resourcefnd.org.

The Resource Foundation

The Resource Foundation

The Resource Foundation (TRF) is a U.S. nonprofit organization that helps donors support effective, locally driven development programs in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada.

Founded in 1987, TRF provides tailored advisory, consulting and grant administration assistance to corporations, individuals and foundations interested in supporting high-impact programs throughout the region. Donors rely on TRF's regional expertise, multilingual staff and knowledge of the region’s nonprofits and programs to safely and securely support projects that make a difference.

Through partnerships, technical assistance and grants to carefully vetted organizations in 28 countries,TRF fulfills its mission to empower the disadvantaged so that they can have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to improve their lives.

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