Mix, mingle and learn about the fastest-growing form of philanthropy
We are excited to share that Grapevine, along with the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, Nevada Women’s Fund and Tahoe Fund are hosting CircleUp Reno-Tahoe on September 26 from 4:30PM – 7:30PM, a fun social event to mix, mingle, and learn about Giving Circles 101 a community-led movement that is reshaping the future of philanthropy at the picturesque Ranch House in the May Arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno.
Giving Circles are diversifying and democratizing philanthropy. They connect people with shared values and interests to come together to make change by pooling their donations, and deciding as a group where the funds should go. Their efforts, discussion, and collective donation is transformed into community power, proactive change, and civic action.
The event will include remarks from Frances Munoz of the May Arboretum, Ila Achtabowski of the Nevada Women’s Fund, Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine, as well as a panel moderated by Amy Berry of the Tahoe Fund. The panel discussion will provide an in-depth perspective on how Giving Circles are part of the local philanthropic ecosystem and feature leaders from the local Giving Circles Reno Women for Good, Community Foundation Northern Nevada Women’s Giving Circle, Community Foundation Teens Giving Circle, and Thank You, Ma’am.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be bringing together the Reno-Tahoe philanthropic community for this event to celebrate their impact, discuss the power of the Giving Circle movement, and create opportunities for community connection,” said Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine. “Giving Circles are the fastest growing form of philanthropy and provide an accessible model for anyone looking to create impact in their local community.”
Guests will also be treated to a drinks, bites, a giveaway of items from local retailers, and a bonus ticket to attend the exclusive VIP preview of the Dragon Lights that will be on display that evening after the CircleUp event and not officially open to the public until the following day.
This event is part of an initiative Grapevine is running along with the other Giving Circle field-building organizations, Community Investment Network, Philanos, and Philanthropy Together, and is focused on strengthening Giving Circles at in-person regional events. CircleUps have been held all across the nation with the aim to bring local giving circles together for networking, learning and fun.
You can RSVP here: https://start.grapevine.org/circleupreno
This event is open to the public, but RSVP’s are required.
CircleUp Reno-Tahoe is hosted by Grapevine, Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, Nevada Women’s Fund and Tahoe Fund with support from the Community Investment Network, Philanos, Philanthropy Together.
About Grapevine
Grapevine is the only platform dedicated to Giving Circles – where people come together, pool their donations and amplify their impact. With tools to keep members connected, collect donations, discover nonprofits, share updates, host voting, report transparently and more, Grapevine makes it simple for collective giving groups to launch, grow, and succeed. Grapevine has helped direct over $40M to more than 5,000 small, local nonprofits across the country from 80,000 members and more than 1,100 Giving Circles. 60% of all Giving Circles are active on the Grapevine platform. To learn more about Grapevine, or how to join a Giving Circle, please visit https://www.grapevine.org/.
About Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Established in 1998, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada works to strengthen our community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter. The Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the greater good by nurturing philanthropy and serving as a steadfast charitable resource, convener, and hub for generous giving. We provide diverse charitable vehicles to support the philanthropic aspirations of individuals, families, and organizations, including donor-advised funds, scholarships, endowed and designated funds, and charitable bequests. Our core work focuses on philanthropic advising, grant-making, charitable asset investment management, and community engagement, all aimed at enriching the communities of Northern Nevada.
About Nevada Women’s Fund
About the Nevada Women’s Fund: Established in 1982 by concerned women who wanted the best for women and families of northern Nevada, the Nevada Women’s Fund was formed to inspire achievement in Northern Nevada women and families. The Nevada Women’s Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to strengthening our community by empowering women to uplift their lives and those of their families. Over 41 years, NWF has awarded raised and awarded more than $9.9 million to Northern Nevada women, families and non-profit community organizations. Visit NevadaWomensFund.org for more information.
About Tahoe Fund
The Tahoe Fund is a nonprofit founded in 2010 to support environmental improvement projects that restore lake clarity, enhance sustainable recreation, promote healthier forests, improve transportation and inspire greater stewardship of the Tahoe region. Through the generous support of its donors, the Tahoe Fund has leveraged more than $25 million in private funds to secure more than $160 million in public funds for more than 160 environmental projects. Learn more at www.tahoefund.org.
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