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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

Asian Mosaic Fund Interview

by Sharon

Mailee Walker, chair, and I spoke about the Asian Mosaic Fund. Although it's a giving circle focused on the issues of new Asian immigrants, she's found that people outside of that minority community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interview, Newer Giving Circle, Virtual Voting

3 Tips For Successful Virtual Giving Circles

by Sharon

As you may know, my husband is in the army. I had two options: 1. I could temporarily join a traditional giving circle where people come together to support their local organizations and find a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Meetings, Virtual Voting

The Black Benefactors Interview

by Sharon

Tracey Webb founded the Black Benefactors in 2007.  She had a lot of advice and experience to share about being involved with a sponsor, a local foundation who helps manage the giving circle's funds.  … [Read more...]

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

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

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