What is a Giving Circle and Why Should Nonprofits Care?

Imagine a philanthropic force working outside your organization to amplify your fundraising. Giving circles, a collective donor group that acts as an external force, have witnessed a significant surge in popularity over this past decade.

According to Philanthropy Together, there are 2,500+ giving circles with more than 1550,000 participants who have collectively contributed more than a billion dollars, making them a substantial catalyst for fundraising efforts.

A giving circle is a group of donors that come together to pool money for an organization. The circle might include friends, family members, or co-workers. Sometimes even a seemingly random group comes together to support the cause.