By Tamar Remz A revolution is happening in American philanthropy, fueled by technology and the proliferation of new giving vehicles: donors of all backgrounds, at all giving levels, are becoming more involved in giving. Some people call this “citizen philanthropy”; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls it “giving by all”; TED Talks and website abound with the message that “everyone can be a philanthropist.” As someone who has worked … [Read more...] about The Collaborative Relationship Between Big Foundations and Giving Circles
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22 Community-Builders will Launch New Giving Circles in Fifth Incubator Cohort
In early November, twenty-two community builders gathered in NYC for the launch of Amplifier’s 5th Giving Circle Incubator - the most diverse cohort yet. Demonstrating clearly that giving circles are adaptable to any community and setting, these leaders are starting new giving circles at day schools, synagogues, Federations, across the Reform movement, in Hillels, and with their friends and neighbors in communities across the US, Israel and Latin … [Read more...] about 22 Community-Builders will Launch New Giving Circles in Fifth Incubator Cohort
Giving Circles Make Giving Accessible
By Avrum Lapin Nonprofits are always “on the hunt” for new donors and new sources of support. In recent years, Giving Circles have grown in prominence and significance in the philanthropic landscape. Currently, there are about 1,087 independent giving circles in the US, triple the numbers of these groups in 2007. The rise can be attributed, at least partially, to donors’ strategic shift from broad based giving to more strategic thinking to … [Read more...] about Giving Circles Make Giving Accessible
Natan’s 2018-19 Grants Part 2: What We’re Learning about Philanthropy and Collective Giving
By Felicia Herman Last week, we announced Natan’s 15th annual grant slate, representing $922,000 in new grants and loans to 39 Jewish and Israeli social entrepreneurs, nonprofit startups and post-startups, social businesses, and networks of grassroots initiatives. We reflected in last week’s post about some of the lessons we’re learning about the fields we are supporting and the evolution of the innovation sector in general. This week, we … [Read more...] about Natan’s 2018-19 Grants Part 2: What We’re Learning about Philanthropy and Collective Giving
Applications Open: Giving Circle Incubator
Want to bring your community together to take meaningful action? Apply to be part of the Giving Circle Incubator, Amplifier's signature opportunity to help you or your organization start a brand-new giving circle - a group of people who pool their charitable funds and go through a meaningful process to give it away together. Now in our fifth year, the Giving Circle Incubator will include a learning retreat in New York City, monthly webinars, … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Giving Circle Incubator
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