Launch a Giving Circle for your Nonprofit
“We used to think of fundraising as a nice-to-have. Now it’s become the way we grow.”
— Jessica Schreiber, Founder & CEO of FABSCRAP; FAB Friends Giving Circle
Turn Supporters Into a Community of Recurring Donors — Grapevine Makes It Easy
Giving Circles are the fastest-growing form of philanthropy and one of the most effective ways to grow support for your nonprofit. Grapevine makes it easy for you to launch, host, and grow your Nonprofit-led Giving Circle, helping you build long-term, values-aligned support from people who care about your mission.
Whether you’re a grassroots nonprofit looking to grow or an established organization wanting to deepen engagement, Giving Circles give your community a way to come together, donate collectively, and champion your work.
With our turnkey solution that includes a custom-built platform, expert guidance, and hands-on support, you can tap into the power of collaborative giving while focusing on what you do best: making an impact.
Why Giving Circles Work for Nonprofits
Too often, nonprofit fundraising can feel transactional. Giving Circles change that, transforming one-time donors into loyal advocates through community, connection, and collective giving.
- 91% of Giving Circle members say it increased their sense of belonging (Fidelity Charitable, 2023)
- 75% say they better live their values through Giving Circles
- 7.5 years is the average membership duration (Johnson Center, 2024)
Giving Circles invite your supporters into something deeper: a community rooted in shared purpose and collective action. With Grapevine, you can grow that community without adding more work to your plate.
How It Works
Grapevine provides everything you need to launch and grow your nonprofit-led Giving Circle. We make it simple for you to bring people together, raise funds, and celebrate your collective impact.
- Create & Launch Your Giving Circle
Set up, personalize, and launch your Giving Circle in minutes with our guided tools. - Invite Supporters
Bring in champions, board members, volunteers, or existing donors with easy link invites, email outreach, contact imports, or even a QR code. - Engage and Grow
Share updates, thank supporters, and post impact reports using built-in messaging and reporting tools. - Celebrate Impact
Show donors the difference they have made, keeping them connected and inspired to give again.
“Grapevine provides a platform where we can use our voice to tell our story, enabling us to activate individual supporters in a more personable, authentic way, and making it easier to inspire action and build community.”
— Camille Tagle, Co-Founder of FABSCRAP
Ways to Grow With Grapevine
Launch Your Giving Circle
Launch a Giving Circle hosted by your nonprofit to grow a values-aligned donor community. You’ll get:
- A branded Giving Circle page
- Built-in tools for communication, engagement, and reporting
- Automated donation collection and disbursement
Great for: executive directors, development teams, board leaders, founders, or community organizers ready to deepen donor engagement.
Giving Circle Masterclass for Nonprofits
The Giving Circle Masterclass is a 75 minute guided session introducing nonprofits to the Giving Circle model and movement. This interactive workshop explores how community-led philanthropy is reshaping donor engagement, and how nonprofits can tap into this growing trend to expand awareness, build stronger donor communities, increase recurring contributions, and amplify impact.
Join Launch with Grapevine: For Nonprofits
Our 6–8 week program walks you through every step of building a Giving Circle, from outreach strategies to engagement tactics.
You will get:
- Weekly trainings + office hours
- Peer learning and expert coaching
- Tools to turn one-time givers into recurring supporters
Great for: Nonprofits just getting started or looking for structured, guided support.
Why Nonprofits Choose Grapevine: From Setup to Impact
Seamless Setup & Administration
Quick onboarding and full customization to fit your nonprofit’s goals and structure. Purpose-built for Giving Circles.
Engagement Tools
Automated reminders, built-in communication channels, event posting, and nonprofit updates keep your community active and connected.
Direct Communication
Message members, share updates, post impact reports, and invite supporters to events all in one place.
Donation Processing & Grant Distribution
Secure, compliant donation and grant management with direct disbursement to your nonprofit.
Compliance & Security
Adheres to giving standards and nonprofit verification requirements, with secure payment processing and tracking.
Tracking & Reporting
Real-time tracking of contributions, participation, and impact, plus easy-to-share reports for your leadership, board, and stakeholders.
Start Your Giving Circle Today
You bring the mission. We bring the platform, tools, and expertise. Together, we will turn your supporters into a thriving community of recurring donors.
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