🟡 Who is this session for? Current leaders of a Giving Circle 🟣 Who is this session for? Nonprofits
Join us every Friday at 12pm ET / 9am PT for our Weekly Office Hour! Whether you're new to the idea of Grapevine and Giving Circles or already part of our community, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the model, get your questions answered, and hear tips and tricks on how to make the most of our platform and your experience. This session is open to everyone, including nonprofits, Giving Circle leaders and members, as well as those just looking to learn more as they consider whether and how to get involved.
At each session, our Community team will:
✔️ Provide an overview of Grapevine and the Giving Circle Movement
✔️ Answer all your questions and provide personalized guidance
✔️ Tailor the session to your specific needs, whether you're focused on search features, connection-building, or creating a Giving Circle for personal or professional use
Know someone who wants to make an impact? Share this event with them.
Looking to start a Giving Circle or enhance an existing one? Join our demo sessions at 12pm ET / 9am PT to learn how to use Grapevine effectively to host or grow your Giving Circle. These sessions are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re new to the platform or looking for advanced tips and features.
At each session, our Community team will:
✔️ Walk you through how to use the platform to its fullest potential
✔️ Highlight new features and product updates
✔️ Share best practices for starting or managing a Giving Circle
✔️ Tailor the session to your specific needs, whether you're focused on search features, connection-building, or creating a Giving Circle for personal or professional use
✔️ Answer all your questions and provide personalized guidance
The Giving Circle Masterclass is a 60-90 minute guided session introducing nonprofits to the
Giving Circle model and movement. This interactive workshop explores how community-led
philanthropy is reshaping donor engagement, and how nonprofits can tap into this growing
trend to expand awareness, build stronger donor communities, increase recurring
contributions, and amplify impact.
Our virtual quarterly mixers are a chance to connect with Giving Circle members across the entire country also looking to make an impact.
Who is this for? Anyone! Especially those new to Giving Circles.
🌟 Be part of the conversation! Catch up on inspiring stories and past community events on our YouTube channel here.
One week. Every city. Millions of doors opening across America. Because the most powerful force for human connection isn't an app, an algorithm, or a government program. It's an invitation.
The US Chamber of Connection is mobilizing communities, neighborhoods, and organizations nationwide to do one simple thing this September — open the door to a new friend.
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
📍Mindspace Wynwood, Miami, Florida - 6th Floor
🕔 5pm-8pm ET
Join us for CircleUp Miami for an unforgettable evening of connection, peer learning, and a deeper understanding of local issues to help activate more #powerforgood. We want to listen, share insights, and build a community of hands-on philanthropists throughout our state.
This first event is intentionally gathering the leadership of local giving circles and collective giving groups. Be part of the movement – bring a friend you want to join your circle!
Space is very limited and seats will go fast — please RSVP today!
CircleUp Miami is hosted by Power For Good Consulting and Philanthropy Together. This event was made possible by Daffodil, Grapevine, PhilanthropyMiami, and Radical Partners.
📅 September 29, 2026 | 12:30PM ET
Join Grapevine circle leaders and members to kick off Welcome Week, a national initiative from the US Chamber of Connection. We'll cover the art of a great invitation and then send real invitations, live, together.
📅 October 1-3, 2026
📍 Charleston, South Carolina
The Community Investment Network (CIN) is hosting its 2026 national convening, Rooted: The Long Game.
CIN is a national network that connects and supports Giving Circles and other forms of collaborative giving, helping communities build more equitable and participatory approaches to philanthropy. Through its network, CIN brings together people who are reimagining how resources are shared, decisions are made, and communities create lasting change.
This three-day gathering brings together Giving Circle leaders and members, collaborative funds, community foundations, emerging philanthropists, and others who believe philanthropy can be more accessible, collaborative, and rooted in community wisdom.
Throughout the convening, participants will:
Whether you’re leading a Giving Circle, participating in one, or exploring collaborative giving, this is a great opportunity to connect with peers, share what you’re building, and learn from others in the movement.
Early registration is open through September 1, 2026.
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