Giving Circles

If you have had to cut back on your charitable donations recently, or you feel that you are not able to make the impact you would like with only small donations, then perhaps you should consider joining or setting up a Giving Circle.

Giving Circles are the bookclubs of the giving world! A group of people who get together to learn about their community, global issues and philanthropy. They pool their donations and decide collectively where to give their money. This way they can leverage the contributions of their members to make substantial, meaningful gifts to non-profit organisations.

If this sounds like something you would like to get started in your community, check out the 10 Basic Steps to Starting a Giving Circle at GivingForum.org.

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