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Starting and Running Better Giving Circles

Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Christie Coe, co-chair of the Baltimore Women's Giving Circle, packs this interview with so much great information! They've got 375 members-- 95 of whom are on the grants committee reviewing 300 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Interview, Meetings, Recruiting Members, Structured Grant Cycle, Virtual Voting

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

Weinberg Fellows Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Fellows Program offers a leadership development program for executive directors of agencies serving disadvantaged residents of Maryland. Graduates from that program can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Grant Cycle, Established Giving Circle, Foundation, Interview

Patchwork Lives Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Kathy Shimpcock, founder of Patchwork Lives Giving Circle, has found that her commitment to the circle is what keeps it going year after year. I love how their giving circle is organized around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Interview, Service Projects

Saffron Circle Interview

by Sharon

Varsha Ghosh and I talk about the Saffron Circle. She is especially proud that they've been able to maintain a pan-Asian and multi-generational membership, and they've had a strong focus on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Interview, Recruiting Members, Structured Grant Cycle

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