Make a greater impact through collective giving.

Unite with like-minded people who want to pool their charitable resources to address the needs of our community. Join a giving circle!

The Eau Claire Community Foundation provides for the management of funds and support of the circles' activities. An endowment fund may be established into which part of the members' contributions is placed for growth and future granting.

Start a Giving Circle

Giving circles also provide social and educational benefits for their members as they share their hopes and visions for the community, research community needs, and make their collective decisions. It is a participatory process that strengthens the lives of all involved.

If you are interested in establishing a giving circle, call 715-552-3801.

Join an Existing Giving Circle

The Women’s Giving Circle explores the needs of women, children, and families. They identify barriers and strategies that will fill gaps in current community services through the use of an endowment and donor advised fund. By gathering contributions, educating members about the power of collective philanthropy, and providing hands-on involvement in giving grants and making social investments they address the needs of women and children in our community. A Lending Library has been started to provide resources about women’s giving. Items may be checked out by visiting the office of the Foundation at 306 S. Barstow, Suite 104, Eau Claire.

The Women’s Giving Circle seeks to increase women’s philanthropic involvement throughout the community. Women can become involved in a variety of ways.

To become a voting member, you must make a $250 annual gift to the Eau Claire
   Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle.

Participate in the Women’s Giving Circle leadership, educational, or granting process.

If you are interested in connecting with the Women's Giving Circle leadership, call 715-552-3801.

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | 4:30 PM - 6 PM | Chippewa Valley Museum
Women's Giving Circle Annual Fall Meeting. Ken Frazier, Director, General Library, UW-Madison, will share a presentation about the history of local women and philanthropy. Members will vote on the recommendations for grants for 2010.
Call 715-552-3801 for information