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Pass The Hat Interview

by Sharon

The best part about interviewing giving circle leaders around the country is that I get to talk to amazing people to doing amazing work. Pass The Hat members contribute $2/month to help families in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Donation Amount, Favorite, Interview, Marketing, Newer Giving Circle, Recruiting Members, Structured Grant Cycle

Giving Circle of Clark County Interview

by Sharon

Anne Vitort helped found the Giving Circle of Clark County, because the giving circle in her area asked for a $1,000 annual donation. Wanting a giving circle she could participate in and that was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Donation Amount, Established Giving Circle, Foundation, Interview, Structured Grant Cycle

Many Hands Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

It was delightful talking with Susie Berenson, a founding member and current board member of the Many Hands Giving Circle. She is chock full of great advice. We talked about why they take a year off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Donation Amount, Established Giving Circle, Interview, Marketing, Structured Grant Cycle

2 factors in choosing how much money giving circle members will donate

by Sharon

I've spoken with giving circles whose members contribute almost no money but lots of time. I've spoken with giving circles whose members contribute $1,000 per year. I've even heard of a rumored … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Donation Amount

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