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In just two weeks, the Mastodon for Hunger Relief Giving Circle raised over $14,000 to support 16 top-rated food banks nationwide. Heidi Li Feldman’s grassroots effort shows how collaborative giving can turn concern into action and make an immediate impact.

Explore seven creative ways to rally your Giving Circle for end-of-year giving—celebrate, give back, and grow your community together.

Meet Michelle Soderlund, co-founding member of the Tampa Women for Good Giving Circle, leading with heart to turn generosity into action and lasting community impact.

Giving Tuesday may last one day, but its spirit can shine all year. Discover how Giving Circles help nonprofits, companies, and communities turn a moment of generosity into lasting impact through connection, collaboration, and belonging.

When a group of women in East Tennessee reignited their Giving Circle, they sparked a powerful comeback. Today, 100 Women Who Care – East TN Foothills has grown to over 200 members and has given more than $275,000 to local nonprofits, proving the impact of collaborative giving.

ERG leaders are building culture every day, but many are burning out without the right support. Giving Circles offer a powerful way to transform CSR programs, empower ERGs, and move workplace giving from transactional to transformational.

Turn one-time donors into a thriving community of recurring supporters. Join the Launch with Grapevine: For Nonprofits program to learn how Giving Circles can deepen engagement, expand your donor base, and grow your impact.

Meg Rush leads the Women Igniting Change in Kentuckiana Giving Circle, bringing women together to fund local nonprofits and create lasting change for women and children.

Grapevine and the Nextdoor Foundation are offering Giving Circles up to $2,000 in matching funds and bonus grants of up to $10,000 to boost local nonprofits in 2025.

Inviting friends to your Giving Circle is one of the most powerful ways to grow your impact. This guide shares practical tips and conversation strategies to help you spark connection, build community, and inspire others to give alongside you.

What happens when students take the lead on giving? At Grand Valley State University, one classroom Giving Circle is sparking community, joy, and real-world impact. With just a few dollars and a lot of heart, students are redefining what it means to give—and to lead.

What makes employees feel connected to the causes they support? Explore how Giving Circles are transforming CSR programs into meaningful, team-driven experiences that inspire lasting employee engagement.

As a leader of the Wichita Women for Good Giving Circle, Karey Padding brings passion and purpose to collective giving. In this spotlight, she reflects on building community, stepping into leadership, and creating meaningful impact together.

Discover how Giving Circles are reshaping corporate social impact by empowering employees to lead giving initiatives. Learn how the PEACE framework fosters inclusion, connection, and sustainable engagement in the workplace.

GlobalGiving, Grapevine, and Philanthropy Together launch Giving Circles Go Global—a bold initiative connecting U.S. and U.K. giving circles with vetted nonprofits in 175+ countries through secure, seamless tech.

Want to turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters? A Nonprofit-Led Giving Circle can help you build a thriving donor community while securing sustainable, unrestricted funding. Learn how your nonprofit can launch one today—effortlessly and for free—with Grapevine.

As a leader of the Las Vegas Women in Business for Good Giving Circle, Ati Grinspun has found a powerful way to give back and connect with like-minded women. In this spotlight, she shares how collective giving has deepened her community ties and amplified her impact.

Looking for a fresh way to engage donors and boost fundraising? Giving Circles bring supporters together to pool donations, amplify impact, and create lasting change—discover how your nonprofit can tap into this powerful movement!