What is a Giving Circle?

Giving circles are a form of participatory philanthropy where groups of individuals donate their own money and/or time to a pooled fund, decide together which charity or community projects to support and, in doing so, seek to increase their awareness of and engagement in the issues covered by the charity or community project.  Many circles, in addition to donating their money, also contribute their time and skills to support the group’s causes.

Resources

Start Your Own Giving Circle

·       A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: https://www.givingforum.org/resources/handbook-giving-circle-hosts-tools-and-resources-developing-and-sustaining-giving-circles

·       Giving Circles Network: http://www.givingcircles.org/

·       Online Tool to Build Your Own Giving Circle: http://onepercentfoundation.org/circle/create

Join an Existing Giving Circle

·       One Percent Foundation’s Giving Circles: http://onepercentfoundation.org/circles

·       Global Giving Circles: http://www.givingcircles.org/GCN%20Giving%20Circles%20List.htm#Global_Giving_Circles

·       Online / Virtual Giving Circles: http://www.givingcircles.org/GCN%20Giving%20Circles%20List.htm#Online_or_Virtual_Circles

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