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YOUR INVITATION TO DISRUPT PHILANTHROPY

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Sara Lomelin |
TED2022
• April 2022

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Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through
collective giving and the model of "giving circles": groups of people with
shared values who come together to make change, strengthen their social fabric
and help diverse solutions get funded. Learn the four steps to start a thriving
giving circle in your community -- and see how thousands of people worldwide are
already part of this movement to usher in a new era of philanthropy that is
democratic and ...
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Philanthropy disruptor Sara Lomelin thinks communities can build power through
collective giving and the model of "giving circles": groups of people with
shared values who come together to make change, strengthen their social fabric
and help diverse solutions get funded. Learn the four steps to start a thriving
giving circle in your community -- and see how thousands of people worldwide are
already part of this movement to usher in a new era of philanthropy that is
democratic and ...
SHOW MORE

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER


Sara Lomelin
Philanthropy disruptor
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Sara Lomelin is a connector of people and ideas. She believes that everyone can
be a philanthropist.


SARA LOMELIN'S RESOURCE LIST


whatisagivingcircle.com | Explore

"WHAT IS A GIVING CIRCLE?"

An interactive resource explaining the components of a giving circle, the
benefits and spotlights on giving circles around the world.

Philanthropy Together | Article

"A GUIDE TO LAUNCH YOUR GIVING CIRCLE"

Want to start a giving circle, but not sure how? This toolkit is a step-by-step
guide to help you launch one in your community.

Philanthropy Together | YouTube, 2022 | Watch

"GIVING CIRCLE SPOTLIGHTS"

Hear inspiring stories of local change and power building from more than a dozen
diverse giving circle leaders.

grapevine.org | Explore

GRAPEVINE

Explore this user-friendly online platform for giving circles to get started
quickly with managing members, pooling donations and tracking impact.

Rob Meiksins | Nonprofit Quarterly, 2021 | Article

"CAN GIVING CIRCLES DEMOCRATIZE PHILANTHROPY?"

As giving circles continue to grow in popularity, this article examines how this
unique collective giving model can democratize philanthropy.

wegivesummit.org | Explore

WE GIVE SUMMIT: A CELEBRATION OF COLLECTIVE GIVING

We Give Summit is the first and only global convening for collective giving
featuring hundreds of speakers and videos on how and why giving circles are
shifting the landscape of philanthropy.
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