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Current members include [[Impact100 Sonoma]], [[Women's Impact Fund]], XXX<ref name="Hallmark">{{cite web|last1=Hallmark|first1=Gi|title=Charlotte to host national women’s philanthropy forum on October 15th-17th|url=https://www.charlotteagenda.com/14323/charlotte-to-host-national-womens-philanthropy-forum-on-october-15th-17th/|website=Charlotte Agenda|accessdate=12 March 2017}}</ref> |
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==Administration== |
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Revision as of 18:03, 12 March 2017
| Formation | 2009 |
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| Type | 501(c) |
| Purpose | Grantmaking |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
Membership | 49 |
President | Virginia Mills |
Main organ | Board |
Budget | $63,357[1] |
| Website | www |
The Women's Collective Giving Grantmakers Network ((known colloquially as the WCGN) is a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. WCGN's work focuses around women's collective giving, specifically grantmaking organizations. They provide support to collective giving nonprofits and provide the support and tools necessary to create and develop more collective giving grantmaking groups in the US and internationally. They also provide professional development support and serve as an authority on the subject of women's philanthropic collective giving grantmaking.
History
The Women's Collective Giving Grantmaking Network was founded by Colleen Willoughby.[2]
Current members include Impact100 Sonoma, Women's Impact Fund, XXX[3]
Administration
WCGN is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. As of 2017, the organization was led by a board chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary and nine additional board members.[4] WCGN has 49 member organizations in 24 states and two countries.[5]
Mission
We support the creation, development, and expansion of women's collective giving nationwide to build women's leadership and amplify the power of giving together.[6]
Initiatives
WCGN is a national oversight organization for women's collective giving groups, such as giving circles, that provide grants to nonprofits. They guide their 49 member organizations on best practices regarding membership management and acquisition, nonprofit governance, and grantmaking, and provide leadership development opportunities. WCGN seeks to provide as much support as member organizations need so members can make "sound philanthropic decision-making" regarding the needs of both their communities and personal interests.[7]
They host an annual meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, where member organizations come together to share case studies and to participate in workshops. Past speakers have included Nancy G. Brinker.[2]
References
- ^ "2016 990" (PDF). Guidestar. IRS. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ a b Broadwell, Paula. "Check Your Privilege: Why Women's Philanthropy Is Growing Across Generations and Socioeconomics". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Hallmark, Gi. "Charlotte to host national women's philanthropy forum on October 15th-17th". Charlotte Agenda. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Board of Directors and Officers 2016-2017". WCGN. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Mesch, Debra; Mills, Virginia. "Giving Together Has Exponential Effects On Communities". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Mission and Vision". Women's Collective Giving Grantmakers Network. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Mills, Virginia. "Why Collective Giving Works For All Generations of Women". Huffington Post.
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