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Giving Circle Networks

Get support and build community with groups of giving circles that have a common link

A giving circle network brings a community of giving circles with shared affinities, interests, and/or area served together to provide networking and resources. There are more than a dozen networks representing close to 1,000 giving circles all across the globe.

Take advantage of the resources, tools, coaching and learning opportunities that networks provide, and gain guidance and connections from giving circles similar to yours!

100 Who Care Alliance –

With more than 800 global chapters, 100+ Who Care Alliance is a network consisting of 100 Women Who Care, 100 Men Who Care, 100 Teens Who Care and many more. Founder Karen Dunigan created this giving circle based model of “chapters” to allow people to quickly meet the needs of their community as simply as possible. Each chapter meets four times a year donating $100 dollars each. 100+ Who Care Alliance is a resource voluntarily compiled by chapter leaders for existing and future chapter leaders of various groups. This forum provides networking as well as aid in communication and ongoing operations of new and existing chapters.

American Muslim Community Foundation –

Founded in 2016, the American Muslim Community Foundation’s focus is on creating giving circles, Donor Advised Funds, distributing grants, and building endowments for the American Muslim community. Currently operating seven giving circles, AMCF provides support in getting your giving circle started. With the mission of cultivating donor giving and diversifying funding to advance charitable causes, their network has since donated more than $2.7 million to various organizations.

Amplifier –

Amplifier (now housed at Jewish Federations of North American) is a global network of giving circles that ignites, strengthens, and informs giving to transform and grow philanthropy inspired by Jewish values and wisdom. Their commitment to providing guidance with resources and tools to ignite giving has created more than 120 giving circles and supported 4500+ members. With more than 108 accessible online resources having been downloaded 58,000+ times, Amplifier continues to catalyze, connect, and counsel giving circles every day.

The Awesome Foundation –

With 65 chapters spanning 9+ countries, The Awesome Foundation is dedicated to advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. The size of the giving circle determines the amount of the donation of each member to reach the goal for the monthly grant. Founded in 2009, this no strings attached donation has granted more than $7 million dollars to 7,000 projects. Since each chapter has the luxury to create their own unique definition of awesome, projects range from social issues to cultural and arts initiatives, all reflecting the diversity of The Awesome Foundation.

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy –

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy expands and mobilizes resources for AAPI communities to build a more just and equitable society. Currently, 50 giving circles, AAPIP is committed to expanding a National Giving Circle movement that will increase resources to AAPI communities. Since 2005, more than 2,500 AAPI philanthropists have pooled their money and time to award more than $2.7 million to over 500 AAPI nonprofit organizations.

Community Investment Network –

Founded in 2003, Community Investment Network (CIN) was established to inspire, connect, and strengthen African Americans and communities of color to leverage their resources to create the change they wish to see. Seventeen giving circles have since launched and are encouraged to learn the history of philanthropy, generate ideas, and broaden the understanding of the nonprofit sector.

The Funding Network (TFN) –

TFN is an open, global network that links potential donors to charitable causes and social entrepreneurs through live crowdfunding. We aim to raise money for small non-profits driving social change and help both individuals and businesses to combine their giving with others, to make a bigger impact.Since our inception in 2002, The Funding Network has helped raise over £15.4 million for over 2,248 non-profits driving social change all over the world. We have funded organizations in the areas of human rights, climate change and the environment, health, education, inclusion and much more.

Giving Project Network –

Since 2014, Giving Projects have united people across race and class to learn, organize, and fund social justice movements. Through political education and collective action, members mobilize both people and money — making grants to constituent-led, community organizing efforts driving systemic change. The results speak for themselves: a community of 2,500+ members, 23,000 donors, and $21 million granted to grassroots movements building power from the ground up.

Honeycomb –

Honeycomb, formerly Jewish Teen Funders Network, serves as a central resource for the rapidly growing field of Jewish teen philanthropy. Currently, there are 120+ Jewish teen philanthropy programs comprised of teen foundations and individual giving programs with approximately $1M granted annually. Created in 2006 to introduce teens to collective grantmaking, this development building process not only strengthens their engagement in Jewish life but also provides opportunities to learn leadership skills.

Impact100 –

Founded in 2001 by Wendy Steele, Impact100 was launched with the goal to empower women to see themselves as activists through utilizing large grants to make an impact within their communities. Since its founding, more than 80 chapters have been created and continue to grow stronger and more impactful each day with over $178M granted. Their giving model consists of at least 100 women coming together and donating $1,000 dollars each, to then donate a $100,000 grant to their local community at the end of each grant cycle. Through support from their Impact100 Council that provides guidance, tools, and resources, more women are able to connect to an Impact100 chapter nearby in order to experience the power of giving together.

Latino Community Foundation –

Committed to unleashing the power of Latinos in California, Latino Community Foundation prides itself on building a movement of civically engaged philanthropic leaders. Since establishing in 2006, LCF has created 33 giving circles with a total of 1,200 members and has become the largest network of Latino philanthropists. In 2018, Latino Community Foundation granted more than $3 million dollars to nearly 200 Latino nonprofit organizations and strive to continue to harness the collective power of paying it forward each day.

NEID Global –

NEID Global is a peer-to-peer learning network based in Boston, connecting passionate international philanthropists around the world. Founded in 2008 with humility at its core, NEID Global builds community among globally-minded donors who believe in trust-based giving and equitable partnerships — working together to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. Through strategic networking, education, and knowledge sharing, members learn from one another, inspire each other, and act collectively toward transformational change. At the heart of this work are 19 annual theme-based giving circles that turn shared values into coordinated action.The impact is real and growing: $1.5 million granted to 85 organizations across 35+ countries and a community that keeps expanding its reach.

Philanos –

Philanos is the largest collective giving network for women’s giving circles and other collective giving groups. With more than 105 affiliates and 22,000 women involved in one or more circles. there has been $253 million granted since 1995. Since 2017 Philanos has offered more than 350 programs focused on strengthening collective giving organizations through education and collaboration that promotes impactful grantmaking to inspire women’s philanthropic leadership.

Social Venture Partners International –

With 3,400+ engaged partners and 30 affiliate organizations, Social Venture Partners International is the largest network of donors in the world. Their goal is to have their principles and practices be globally recognized to emulate transformational change in philanthropists. Their strategies focus on investing in their local community, but is connected to the global movement woven together by SVPI. Since establishing in 1996, SVPI cultivates effective philanthropists, strengthens nonprofits, and invests in collaborative solutions – building powerful relationships to tackle communities’ social challenges. Collectively, partners at SVPI have supported more than 900 nonprofits and provided more than 70 million dollars in grants and volunteer hours.

The States Project –

The States Project connects the importance of state legislatures to every aspect of our lives and brings together giving circles to help build a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. They identify competitive state chambers and game-changing districts where giving circles can make the biggest difference. Over 200+ U.S.-focused giving circles engage with materials from The States Project, learn a ton about our democracy, pool contributions, select a state, and make it possible to elect majority-making candidates committed to improving millions of lives.

Together Women Rise –

Through collective giving circles, Together Women Rise, formerly Dining for Women, inspires, educates, and engages people to invest in grassroots programs that make a meaningful difference for women and girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Together Women Rise has a model that has average donations of $35 dollars. Since being founded in 2003, more than 1,300 chapters, with more than 32,000 individuals have gathered around dining tables and kitchens around the world to pool $12+ million dollars in grants.