Published inGiving Circles·Sep 27, 2021Community in Action: Giving Circles as a Tool for Racial Equity WorkThere is no “quick fix” for racial injustice. Groups committed to diversity, justice, and equity work, like my own team at Philanthropy Together, know that this is not something we can solve overnight. Our internal and institutional racial equity work is something we examine, restructure, and commit to each and…Giving Circles4 min readGiving Circles4 min read
Apr 2, 20217 Key Takeaways from Empatthy’s Virtual Conference, “Boosting Women’s Philanthropy in Ibero-America”Women’s philanthropic leadership is on the rise around the globe! I had the honor to appear with my friends and colleagues as part of Empatthy’s virtual conference, “Boosting Women’s Philanthropy in Ibero-America” on March 19, 2021, as well as participate in several masterclasses on how to start a giving circle…Giving Circles4 min readGiving Circles4 min read
Mar 12, 2021Philanthropy Together Welcomes Its Inaugural Launchpad For Hosts CohortJeffrey Lambert of the Venture County Community Foundation received 10,000 new donors from their work doing emergency response due to local fires in Ventura and COVID relief efforts over the past three years and wanted a way to engage those donors more deeply. Ari Rosen, from the Jewish Federation of…Collective Giving5 min readCollective Giving5 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Feb 5, 2021From Passion to Action: Q&A with Alayah Glenn, Launchpad For You Graduate and Founder of Rushing River Giving Circle“I am passionate about making a difference in my community, but I don’t know where to begin.” This is one of the most common refrains we hear from new participants in our Launchpad For You program, a five-week virtual training program for individuals interested in starting their own giving circles…Giving Circles6 min readGiving Circles6 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Dec 28, 2020What Did 2020 Teach Me? Answer The Call to LeadWe have made it through a tough year together. As sobering as 2020 has been, ushering in a world pandemic, social isolation, staggering death rates, spotlighting racial killings and inequalities, and a polarizing political divide among our nation, the inspiring silver lining is that we did not bow out. …Giving Circles3 min readGiving Circles3 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Dec 16, 2020Collective giving is on the riseEach year as families prepare to celebrate the year-end holidays, organizations are getting ready for the busiest time of year for giving. I, for one, am excited to see a much-needed shift in giving trends this year. Despite increases in overall giving levels, philanthropy has seen troubling giving trends in…Collective Giving5 min readCollective Giving5 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Nov 20, 2020We can turn to the arts to create lasting social changeAt a time when it can seem as though our country is more divided than ever, it’s invigorating to connect with creative people working tirelessly to unify our communities rather than divide them. I was among hundreds of artists, changemakers and social justice leaders in the philanthropy and arts sectors…Creative Placemaking3 min readCreative Placemaking3 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Nov 16, 2020Unlocking the power of people-centered philanthropyThe Community Investment Network (CIN)’s annual conference truly was a Homecoming! It felt so good to virtually gather with hundreds of leaders in philanthropy including writer and philanthropist Melanie Brown, Rev. …Giving Circles4 min readGiving Circles4 min read
Published inGiving Circles·Nov 13, 2020It’s time to change the philanthropic sector — togetherIn the middle of March, I got a call with an offer for my dream job: leading Philanthropy Together, a new national organization to grow and strengthen the giving circle movement. It felt like the perfect time for a new beginning, but just a few days after accepting it, I…Giving4 min readGiving4 min read
