2015 Giving Circle Connector Gathering

Giving circle leaders are invited to the Seventh Annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering

"Giving and Receiving – Being Allies with Our Grantees"
Ally: A person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity 
– Oxford English Dictionary

Why: Our region is home to dozens of giving circles that benefit from connecting to and learning from one another about a variety of issues important to the region's giving circle community.

What: As in the past, the Gathering will provide networking opportunities, and conversation about resources, and best practices on how to sustain, nurture and grow giving circles. This year we will explore the theme, "Giving and Receiving – Being Allies with Our Grantees."

Tickets are $45 per person until September 30.
Price includes lunch and materials. 
On October 1 the price increases to $50.
 

Who: The gathering is open to leaders and professional staff of existing giving circles and host organizations only. Space is limited. Please register no more than 6 participants per circle.

Hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.

Thanks to our Planning Team:

• Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Women's Giving Circle of Howard County
• Megan Bruno, Women's Giving Circle of Howard County
• Julie Crudele, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together
• Terri Garland, Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County
• Laura Henninger, Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County
• Elisabeth Hyleck, Maryland Philanthropy Network
• Jennifer Millman, Jewish Women's Giving Foundation
• Peggy Schapiro, The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle
• Melissa Sines, Frederick Giving Project
• Penny Wald, The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle