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Don't forget to register to vote. Click here to be taken to the Registration Page.

And - don't forget - your vote is your voice.



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To learn more about these five outstanding nonprofits, click on their icons below and be taken to their websites.

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Who can vote? Anyone who gave $200 or more towards early children's literacy programs in 2023. New donors who have given in 2024 will be elligible to vote in 2025.

May 16th - our biggest night of the year!



Why is May 16th the biggest night of the year?

Thursday, May 16th, is the Giving Circle’s Annual Voting Meeting. It’s the culmination of months and months of work, not only by our Grants Committee members, but also by the applicants themselves. Over the last few months, the applicants have worked tirelessly to educate us about their organizations by completing our application, answering our questions and hosting us at site visits.


On May 16, we will hear from each of the selected semi-finalists and vote to select the final three to receive one of our grants. It is the night when all of our work comes down to choosing, from the many worthy applicants, those that we will financially support and partner with for the next 12 months. Think of it as our night at the Oscars without the outfits or the red carpet.


Who can attend?

If you contributed $200 or more in 2023, you are a “voting” donor and we encourage you to attend as well as vote. And, if you have never attended a voting session before, it is quite exciting.


What you will learn?

You will hear from six or seven worthy nonprofits that have been selected by the Grants Committee to be our semi-finalists. You will meet them on Zoom and they will tell you about their work and the children whose lives they touch. These presentations always make for a moving and inspirational evening.


So, what are we asking?

We are asking that you register so that you will receive the Zoom invitation as the event draws near. We need all of you to be there to make it the biggest and best night of the year!


**SUMMARY OF RESULTS FROM THE MARCH 2024 GIVING CIRCLE SURVEY **



A special thank you to everyone who responded to the survey distributed online last March. Almost half of the Giving Circle’s voting donors submitted a survey. The executive committee always welcomes opinions about the best ways to make the Giving Circle a satisfying experience for our donors. We know the survey results do not include the opinions of everyone, but they offer some useful insights.

 

Why do we give?

Clearly, Giving Circle donors participate to help others. Nearly 100% reported donating to the Giving Circle because they:

“support its mission of providing grants to nonprofit organizations in the City of Philadelphia working to improve the lives of women and children,” and

“believe in the power of collective giving.”

 

The majority also said participating in the Giving Circle gives them the chance “to learn about issues facing women and children in Philadelphia.” More than half also liked being part of the Giving Circle because it provides the opportunity to “meet interesting and caring women.”

 

Who are we?

Most respondents reported living in the City of Philadelphia, but a few reside in Montgomery and Chester counties. Ninety-nine percent are over age 60, with 86 percent over age 65.

 

How do we participate?

Responding donors feel comfortable with communications sent via email, the online newsletter, and educational programs offered via Zoom. Nevertheless, survey respondents also overwhelmingly said that they like the mix of virtual and face-to-face events. For face-to-face events, most preferred attending events in Philadelphia, however, some were also willing to participate in events held in the suburbs.

 

Focus areas of interest?

Finally, the survey responses make it clear that Giving Circle donors are compassionate and well-informed about a range of difficult issues facing underserved women and children in Philadelphia. They prefer giving grants to multiple nonprofits each year rather than offering one large grant. Some of the most frequently mentioned focus areas for our annual fundraising include education, juvenile justice, women’s and children’s health and wellness, violence prevention, food and housing insecurity, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

 

Thank you again to those who submitted responses to the March survey. Members of the executive committee always welcome your input and help in achieving the Giving Circle’s mission to use collective giving for helping to improve the lives of underserved women and children in Philadelphia.

 

Kris Lindenmeyer, Giving Circle co-chair


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