The CUNY International Fellows Program and Community Foundations: Learnings from the Field report explores how alumni have shaped community foundation development around the world, as well as how the program evolved over time. Ten years ago I was willing to bend anyone’s ear about giving circles, the power of collective giving and what we lose…
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Everyday Givers
Black-led Giving Circles have inspired a movement and define what it means to democratize philanthropy
The Sweetness of Circles
The Sweetness of Circles is an important and timely opinion piece on the deep significance of Black-led giving circles and why we need more now. Visit the Medium account Black Giving 365 and join the conversation. “Unlike other communities of color and historically disenfranchised groups, for Black Americans giving circles affirm an African legacy. Contributions from…
Akira Barclay Quoted in New Report on Engaging Wealthy Donors of Color
The Value of Giving Circles in the Evolution of Community Philanthropy by Akira Barclay is cited in a new report on engaging wealthy donors of color.
Case Study: Together We Give
“In today’s world where individual giving often means writing a check, giving circles offer a more participatory form of grantmaking” – GRANTCRAFT a service of Foundation Center Developed as part of a series of stories shared through the Pittsburgh Philanthropy Project, Together We Give is a case study featuring Sankofa Fund of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The study…
International Fellows Program Alumni Conference
Cheers to a successful International Fellows Program Alumni Conference! The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at the Graduate Center, City University of New York International Fellows Program Alumni in Milan, Italy
The New SisterFund Giving Circle is Looking to Expand its Range
WATCH: The Honorable Cynthia Newbille talks early success and future goals for the SisterFund giving circle on Virginia This Morning
Celebrating 8 Years of Black Philanthropy
Eight years ago, my friend Tracey Webb (left) created something amazing and truly unique in BlackGivesBack.com. Today she shared her farewell message for the blog. I salute Tracey for her dedication! She showcased a reality in philanthropy that many never knew existed. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to her great work…
Collective Influence: The CIN Blog
Visit the Community Investment Network blog to read my Q&A with Executive Director Chad Jones where we discuss my recent Fellowship, how being a mother impacts my philanthropy and my first CIN conference experience.
Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program & U.S. Diversity Fellowship
I am incredibly grateful to have been selected for the 2012 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program & US Diversity Fellowship. While in residence with emerging grantmakers from Brazil and Kenya, I expanded my research on community foundations and deepened my expertise in community philanthropy and giving circles. My final research paper, The Value of Giving…
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