Resources

Giving Panorama is a versatile, visual program. Invite participant to reflect, start conversations, and co-create a snapshot of the group's giving practices, using posters. These posters are general and meant for any organization.

What does it mean to "give Jewishly"? Giving to Jewish Organizations includes a brief history and some thought-provoking discussion questions to use with your circle.

Article from Barron's referencing the new 2023 Collective Giving Landscape study spearheaded by Philanthropy Together. Per the research and article: "The do-it-yourself groups, which are 84% led by women, are mostly local endeavors." Click to learn more about how giving circles can be beneficial for your organization.

A site visit can be a great way to engage giving circle members, but outings can require extensive planning. This Guide to Site Visits from Slingshot offers preparation guidelines, a sample summary form, and suggestions for what to do after your site visit.

Start a conversation about giving with loved ones by asking a few short questions at your holiday table. Invite others into the powerful practice of giving rooted in Jewish values!

Some giving circles like to start meetings with a d’var Torah, literally, “a word of Torah.” How to Create d'var Torah will outline how to incorporate Jewish texts and values into your circle’s conversations.

Giving circles are a growing and effective way to engage next-gen donors in philanthropy, build engagement and support for an organization and create community and a sense of belonging. Read more on E-Jewish Philanthropy about our Giving Circle incubator and how we are helping federations and organizations start and run giving circles. Or, download the PDF version below.

This resource will inform you and your circle about different frameworks that may help when selecting grant focus areas.

Giving Circles bring individuals together in a collective philanthropic unit. In the Group Dynamics resource, you'll learn about the role of the facilitator, and specific tips as well as how to create safe spaces for your members.

If you are looking for some Jewish texts on tzedakah, check out this compilation of excerpts compiled by Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek at American Jewish World Service. You may find something helpful for your next meeting.

There are many ways to structure and operate your giving circle. 'How Many Meetings?' will help you and your leadership team determine the appropriate meeting cadence for your circle - from getting everything done in 1 meeting, to suggestions for longer 3 or 6 meeting structures.

The 2023 Collective Giving Landscape Survey explores the transformative impact of collective giving on philanthropy. A partnership between the Johnson Center, Colmena-Consulting, and Philanthropy Together, this report underscores collective giving groups’ role in reshaping philanthropic practices, fostering social connections, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Groups like giving circles, SVP chapters, giving projects, and nonprofit-led circles have long served as democratic and philanthropic learning hubs — bringing historically marginalized voices into philanthropic decision-making spaces, challenging preconceived notions of who is considered a philanthropist, and elevating members as integral actors in our sector’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in giving.