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Giving Circles
Pool your donations for increased impact
A giving circle is a form of collaborative philanthropy in which individuals come together to donate to a shared fund. Together they decide where to give their money. Members share the goal of increasing their impact on the issues they care about and engaging with likeminded philanthropists.
If the collaborative impact of a giving circle inspires you, here are two ways to get involved:
Join a current giving circle
Here are the current giving circles established by Toronto Foundation fundholders that you may be interested in joining. Check the list below to see if the goals of an existing giving circle resonate with you. Then reach out to Nicole Nunes: nnunes@torontofoundation.ca to learn more about how to get involved.
| Issue Area | Accepting Members | Minimum Commitment | Founders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Security | Yes | No | Niya Bajaj |
| Climate Change | Yes | No | Alex Morris & Meghan Daly |
| Arts: Why Not Theatre | Yes | No | Paul Nagpal & Priya Vir |
| Women: Education, Childcare & Enhanced Employment | Closed | Yes | Michelle Savoy & Vincenza Sera |
Start Your Own Giving Circle
Are you passionate about a cause you don’t see on our list? Or maybe you just want to lead your own giving circle? Download our resources below for your crash course in how to get started and reach out to Nicole Nunes: nnunes@torontofoundation.ca so she can set you up for success.
What is a giving circle and why join
Getting started with a giving circle
Best practices
Keep up the momentum
Need more information?
Connect with Nicole Nunes – Officer, Fundholder Engagement at Toronto Foundation
416.921.2035 ext. 218