On 23rd April 2024, GlobalGiving hosted its Women in Tech + Philanthropy event in central London, bringing together a collective of successful women leaders working in technology.
Giving circles are a growing global movement with over 4,000 active circles worldwide, hosting over 400 collaborative funds and donating $3 billion annually. In the US alone, the amount of money donated by giving circles has tripled over the last decade, with an estimated $1.79 billion granted by 150,000+ donors. There are an estimated 500 giving circles operating across the UK and Ireland. Women are increasingly fueling the growth of giving circles globally, with approximately 70% of giving circles being majority women, embodying an innovative effort to democratise philanthropy and create new possibilities for affecting positive change. Giving circles operate on the principle of collective giving, which can include donations of any size or the contribution of time.
When women come together with a shared vision of generosity, compassion, and empowerment, they unleash a ripple effect that resonates far and wide, delivering impact and change for good.
GlobalGiving has recently joined forces with Grapevine and Philanthropy Together to launch Giving Circles Go Global, a bold new initiative funded by the Giving Platform Collaborative Innovation Fund. This international collaboration is designed to strengthen and expand the giving circle movement, connecting like-minded women and communities across borders to drive social change. By combining GlobalGiving’s global nonprofit network and vetting services, Grapevine’s intuitive digital platform, and Philanthropy Together’s training and resources, the project is laying the groundwork for an innovative interconnected global network of giving circles. This is an exciting step toward a more collaborative, community-led approach to philanthropy.
For more information about the Women in Tech & Philanthropy event or GlobalGiving’s partnership with Grapevine and Philanthropy Together, please email partnerships@globalgiving.org
