🟡 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
🗓️ Tuesday June 24 | 4:30PM ET
Join us on Tuesday, June 24 at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT for a timely roundtable on how companies are building community and connection through social impact—from the inside out.
You’ll hear from leaders across philanthropy and corporate giving on how they’re engaging employees in more inclusive, values-driven programs that foster trust and create meaningful impact.
During this session, you’ll:
✔️ Discover real-world models like Giving Circles, Granting Circles & Community Funds
✔️ Learn how trust-based philanthropy can fuel authentic employee engagement
✔️ Hear how top companies are aligning internal values with external impact
✔️ Explore ways to boost retention and satisfaction through participatory giving
✔️ Walk away with new ideas to activate your team and strengthen community ties
Featuring:
✨ John Brothers, Strategic Advisor at Grapevine; Former President, T. Rowe Price Foundation
✨ Ann Canela, Director of Corporate Giving at Niagara Bottling
✨ Lacey Gaitan, SVP of Corporate Programs at Points of Light
✨ Emily Yu, Chief Partnerships & Program Officer at Newman’s Own Foundation
✨ Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine
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.
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