Giving Circles- A New Trend In Charity

There is a growing trend among people that give regularly to charity called giving circles. Believing in the power of numbers, giving circles allow a larger group of people to give to one charity at a time. This allows for larger amounts of donations reaching the causes that need them most. Here is how it works,  a large group of individuals pool their money, then donate the lump sum to the selected charity. Giving circles have raised 88 million dollars since 2004 for well deserving charities. Giving circles are organized groups with committees that make decisions on who receives the funds for the year. With each member of the circle donating a predetermined amount per year, the commitees know just how much money they will be able to donate. If you are interested in joining a giving circle you can log on to givingcircles.org to find a group in your area.