Senior Consultant, Melissa Brogdon moderated our Giving Circles webinar and shared her highlights with us. Watch the full recording at the bottom of this post.
What was Old is New:
Giving Circles have a long history of driving community giving within formal (hosted i.e. 501c3s or a Community Foundation) and informal (friends and family) settings.
Culture Matters: Best practices for operating a Giving Circle are influenced by the culture of the community within which it is hosted.
Everyone Can Give: Whether you are an individual or small business owner, Giving Circles provide a great opportunity to pool resources and maximize your gift!
What Fundraisers Need to Know: Building relationships with community-based Giving Circles can be a great way to generate support for special initiatives that align with the circle’s priorities.
So what’s the difference between a Giving Society and a Giving Circle?
The primary difference is that a Giving Circle is a group whose members determine the use and distribution of the funds they have contributed. A Giving Society is most often a tool used by organizations for donor recognition, and decisions about how funds will be used are determined at the organizational level.
–Melissa Brogdon, Senior Consultant
Purpose Possible
Melissa is a Senior Consultant with Purpose Possible. Most recently, Melissa served as the Director of Development and Communications at Emmaus House where she thrived as a grant writer. Melissa applies her extensive experience working in nonprofit and school settings to both her professional and volunteer work, with a keen focus on causes that resource vulnerable women and children.