Giving Circles

What is a giving circle? *

A giving circle is a type of pooled fund where members make grants together; sometimes called a "social investment club." Giving circles are very flexible and allow members to express their creativity. Giving circle members organize around a common interest, such as environmental conservation or education reform. Giving circles allow for a wide range of giving styles, philosophies and politics, sizes, and focus areas. Each circle member contributes money to the fund. Members combine their resources for a bigger sum of charitable dollars.

What are the benefits of joining a giving circle?

As a member of a giving circle you are given the opportunity to participate with a network of people who share interests and values to leverage financial contributions, volunteerism and expertise to make a greater impact on important community issues. Your participation in a giving circle will also help you learn more about the grantmaking process and the role of philanthropy as a vehicle for social change.

What organizations can a Key Biscayne Community Foundation Giving Circle support?

Our giving circles can currently advise grants to nonprofit (501(c)3) organizations around the South Florida area. For further information on giving circle guidelines please contact the foundation offices.

Current Key Biscayne Community Foundation Giving Circles:

Smart Women with Spare Change
The Key Biscayne Giving Circle

* Giving Circle description modified from Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers website.