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The Frederick Giving Project Interview

by Sharon

I spoke with Melissa Sines and Rebecca Southers, co-founders of the Frederick Giving Project, and discovered two young women bringing a lot of fun and a little irreverence to the idea of giving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interview, Membership Structure, Newer Giving Circle, Structured Grant Cycle

Asian Women Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

I really enjoyed my conversation with Hali Lee, founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle in New York City.  She told me that their giving circle arose from a Korean kye.  A kye is similar to a giving … [Read more...]

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

Oregon State University Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Kellie Parker, from the Oregon State University Giving Circle, and I talk about how their giving circle operates within the structure of a university. They also have members located throughout the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Interview, Sponsor, Structured Grant Cycle, University

Women of Influence Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Gail Polly-Nordhaus, board president of Women of Influence, and I talk about their transition from a networking group to a giving circle, their relationship with a sponsor who provides them with a … [Read more...]

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

Seacoast Women’s Giving Circle Interview

by Sharon

Seacoast Women’s Giving Circle is vibrant and thriving. Blair Demers, the current Chair of the organization, and I enjoyed a great conversation about her circle’s focus on education and their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Established Giving Circle, Interview, Membership Structure, Structured Grant Cycle

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