(2017-11-14) Bearman, Jessica; Carboni, Julia; Eikenberry, Angela; Franklin, Jason
This research presents an updated understanding of the current landscape of
Giving Circles and similar models of collective giving or giving collaboratives in the United
States. This research comprises the first of a three-part inquiry, which also looks
at research underway related to the impact of participation in GCs on donor giving
and civic engagement, and a study of the relationships between GCs and their
hosting organizations.