a group of friends and family that comes together to help - a group that wants to be philanthropists but, on an individual basis, feel their gift would not make a huge dent

a group of friends or advocates who decide to combine their resources to fund a cause

a group of individuals who pool their money and decide, collectively, where to donate the money

a pooled fund created by a group of individuals who make grants together around a common interest or shared values

A pooled fund that makes grants and is managed by the fund's donors. Giving Circles pool time, talent and resources between people who share a common interest in a social cause or issues, and allow for a wide range in charitable styles, philosophies and politics, structure, size, and focus. They work differently than traditional foundations, and because of their very hands-on approach, are attracting many of the next generation of donors.