Start a Giving Circle
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Where Should We Keep Our Money? Donor-Advised Funds and Fiscal Sponsors
Have questions about the financial component of giving circles?
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Giving Circle Startup Questions
This list of questions can help you organize before starting a circle and/or recruiting new members.
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Sample Giving Circle Recruitment Letter
Want to invite others to join your giving circle but not sure what to say?
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Giving Circle Essentials
Giving Circle Essentials is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the giving circle process.
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Giving to Jewish Organizations: A Short History and Discussion Questions
A brief history and some thought-provoking discussion questions to use with your circle.
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Mission, Vision & Values: Worksheet and Samples
The guiding principles that your circle will use to navigate important decisions.
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Sample Documents for Grantmaking Process
This collection includes an evaluation rubric, a sample grant agreement, and grantee report form.
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How Many Meetings?
A guide to help you decide how many meetings your giving circle needs.
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Grant Focus Areas
Learn about different frameworks that may help when selecting grant focus areas.
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Quick Guide to Reviewing Nonprofit Financials
A short overview of some key elements of nonprofit financials.
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Guide to Preparing for a Site Visit
This document outlines the site visit process and provides tips.
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Giving Style Quiz
An interactive Quiz to identify your underlying beliefs about how to solve problems.
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Give Better Give Together eBook
Our seven-part series to help you start and sustain a giving circle inspired by Jewish values.
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Communicating in a Holy Community
Guidance for how to communicate with values in mind.
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Building My Jewish Philanthropic Lens: Words to Live By
Quotes designed to inspire conversations about Jewish values
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The Case for a Day School Giving Circle
This guide offers insights into how day schools can incorporate giving circles into their community.
