Giving circle

Not to be confused with gifting circles.

A giving circle is a form of participatory philanthropy by a group of individuals who form a voluntary association to donate their money or time. The group then decides how to allocate these resources to charitable organizations or community projects.[1] Groups may also seek to increase their awareness of and engagement with the issues covered by the charity or community project.[2]

  1. ^ Eikenberry, Angela M. (2022). "Schools of Democracy? Giving Circles and the Civic and Political Participation of Collaborative Philanthropists". In Glückler, Johannes; Meyer, Heinz-Dieter; Suarsana, Laura (eds.). Knowledge and Civil Society. Knowledge and Space. Vol. 17. Springer Publishing. pp. 109–130. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-71147-4_6. ISBN 978-3-030-71149-8. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  2. ^ Eikenberry, Angela; Bearman, Jessica (May 2009). "The Impact of Giving Together: a snapshot of a study on giving circles' influence on philanthropic & civic behaviors, knowledge & attitudes" (PDF). Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Retrieved May 21, 2011.