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Starting and Running Better Giving Circles

Start Small But Start Right

by Sharon

Start Your Giving Circle Small And With The Right People With few exceptions, giving circles start out small. They often begin with a few friends over a kitchen table wondering how they can make a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Recruiting Members

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

Global Sojourns Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Sandy Dee, board member of the Global Sojourns Giving Circle, is the only other virtual giving circle I've had the pleasure of interviewing so far. They started when a group of women traveled to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interview, Recruiting Members, Virtual Giving Circle

Alaska Women’s Giving Circle

by Sharon

Krista Scully, co-creator of the Alaska Women's Giving Circle, share their circle's philosophy on having freedom within their leadership, organizational planning, and donation process. She says they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Grant Cycle, Interview, Recruiting Members

Keep Your Members Motivated! Talk About Results

by Sharon

In my experience in my own giving circles and in most of the giving circles I speak with, the majority of members are women. Consequently, I pay attention to what makes women enjoy their giving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Marketing, Meetings, Recruiting Members

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