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Impact 100: Austin

by Sharon

Rebecca Powers helped found Impact 100: Austin in 2003. The recording of this interview is rough in a couple places, but it's worth bearing with. Why? Because Rebecca launched her giving circle with … [Read more...]

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

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

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

Giving Circle of Hope Interview: How They Grant Money

by Sharon

Diana Katz helped found the Giving Circle of Hope in 2004. For the past 5 years, she's been the giving circle's grant coordinator. She treated us to an in-depth discussion of their giving circles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Favorite, Interview, Structured Grant Cycle

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