2019 Giving Circle Gathering: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Your Circle’s Work

Giving circle leaders are invited to the Eleventh Annual Giving Circle Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather together to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles.

This year's topic will be “Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Your Circle’s Work” with a keynote address by Melissa Sines, Programs and Knowledge Director at PEAK Grantmaking.

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. Please come prepared to discuss your circle's top communications successes and challenges!

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. Carpooling is encouraged!

Please see the draft agenda for more details.

 Hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network and Jewish Women's Giving Foundation

Our 2019 Gathering Planning Team:

• Joyce Bartlett, Maryland Philanthropy Network
• Elizabeth Bausch, Many Hands
• Suzanne Dagurt, Baltimore Women's Giving Circle
• Elisabeth Hyleck, Maryland Philanthropy Network
• Jennifer Millman, Jewish Women's Giving Foundation