Everyone can be a changemaker and philanthropist — including you!
People are coming together around the globe to create the change they want to see in their communities, through the power of a giving circle.
Launchpad is a training for passionate leaders looking to start their own giving circle. Join us to gain the experience, tools, and confidence to launch.
If you are interested in starting a giving circle to support a single nonprofit, please check out Launchpad For Nonprofits.
“Giving by, for, and with the communities we represent is the future of philanthropy and each and every one of us belongs in this movement.
Just think, what if every town and issue and community in the world had a circle full of passionate philanthropists like you?”
There are endless reasons why people start giving circles. Here are just a few:
Learn more about the giving circle model at WhatIsAGivingCircle.com
Want to start a giving circle?
Join an upcoming Launchpad!
You have the vision to start your giving circle—we have the tips and tools to help you from vision to reality! During this short training, we’ll cover the core design and structure for a thriving giving circle and the steps to take to start your own.
Join us for one of our upcoming 90-minute trainings:
Launchpad is a training for nonprofit leaders looking to adapt the giving circle model to raise funds for their organiazation.
This program is great for development staff, program staff, and CEOs. Sessions are held virtually for 75 minutes and there is no cost to participate. Join us to learn how you can apply collective giving strategies to build community and strengthen your nonprofit!
Participating in Launchpad was an incredible experience, combining high quality materials expertly delivered with engaging conversations and lots of encouragement!
Launchpad was incredibly motiving and addressed so many of my questions — and anticipated those I hadn’t yet considered. Philanthropy Together is a wonderful resource!
If you have a love of people & community and want to make a difference in your communities with like-minded people…start with LaunchPad! You won’t regret it!
The Launchpad program was an inspirational experience! The Philanthropy Together team’s enthusiasm, expertise and support throughout the program was invaluable and I now feel I have the necessary tools and knowledge to be successful with the launch of my giving circle.
I kept putting off the idea of starting a giving circle. Launchpad was the perfect next step to making this idea a reality. The diversity of staff, speakers and participants also made it a safe space to really engage.
“Launchpad brings hope to the idea of making philanthropy a more democratic and equitable space for all.”
Launchpad is for unstoppable leaders who just need a few tools & inspiration.
Always thought about starting a giving circle but didn’t quite know how? Launchpad is for leaders like you, ready to step up and stand strong for their local community.
*If you’re looking to raise funds for a single nonprofit organization — please check out Launchpad For Nonprofits.
*If you’re an institution — Community Foundation, Federation, etc. — please check out Launchpad For Hosts.
With this interactive training program, you’ll be ready to launch your circle. Launchpad’s leadership training is delivered virtually with the opportunity for you to engage in 1:1 and group coaching after completing the program. You’ll learn and build alongside others, hear from real giving circles and their experiences, and build your own confidence to start. Launchpad training includes:
Skills-based training: the who, what, where, and how of launching your circle. By the end, you’ll have your own custom plan all ready to go.
Coaching from an experienced giving circle leader
Additional resources and video content, and a ton of template scripts, agendas, and tools for you to modify
Launchpad uses a pay-what-you-want model, with a suggested donation of $25 for Jumpstart Your Giving Circle participants.
Your donation supports our work at Philanthropy Together and helps us provide training and tools like Launchpad. But we don’t want any size donation to get in the way of you starting your circle. A donation link will be shared upon registration.
Philanthropy Together offers Launchpad For You several times each year. Offerings include 90-minute training sessions, offered virtually and in-person, and a 4-session cohort for founding teams. Please check above for our latest offerings.
Launchpad For Hosts is specifically for a host institution (such as a Community Foundation, Jewish Federation, Women’s Fund, Issue Fund, Corporation, etc.) to run one or more giving circles within that organization. Hosts offer a range of support services to giving circles.
If you have questions about which program is right for you, please reach out to Director of Engagement Tyeshia Wilson and we’d be happy to discuss: tyeshia@philanthropytogether.org
Complete the form below to join an upcoming Launchpad For You training and someone from our team will be in touch!
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