Collective giving is changing communities around the world. Imagine the power and impact of teaming up with others in this growing movement — living in the DMV area — with shared values and a commitment to making the world a better place.

Join us on Wednesday, May 1 from 6-8PM ET at Ìpàdé for networking and a powerful panel discussion leading up to Philanthropy Together’s annual We Give Summit, a virtual celebration of collective giving on May 7-9.

-6:00PM – Doors Open (Light refreshments available, please arrive early as food is limited)

-6:30PM – Panel Discussion

Staying Fearless: Supporting Equity in an Era of Backlash

The panel conversation will focus on how funders and nonprofits are responding to the backlash against racial equity, exemplified by the lawsuit targeting the Fearless Fund’s grants for Black women entrepreneurs. What changes, if any, should they make to their programs? What impact will changes by funders have on grantees, both current and prospective? And what other challenges lie ahead? Panelists include:

-Moderator: Fatima M. Smith, Founder, Collective 365

-Shannon Jeffries, Co-Creator, Tanna Fund

-Hanh Le, Co-CEO, iF A Foundation for Radical Possibility, and co-founder, Cherry Blossom Giving Circle

-Melody Webb, Founder & Executive Director, Mothers Outreach Network

This event is open to ALL giving circle members and anyone looking to join the movement. Spread the word and invite others to join you at CircleUp! Space is limited — RSVP soon!

CircleUp DMV is co-hosted by Catalogue for Philanthropy, Next Gen Giving Circle DC, Collective 365, Community Investment Network, Many Hands, Ìpàdé, and Philanthropy Together.