Giving Circle
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ABOUT THE GIVING CIRCLE
"It's like... crowdfunding for Catholics!"
The Catholic Community Foundation Giving Circle is an innovative program inspired by a new generation of philanthropists and donors. Each Giving Circle Member is an active participant in the community grant-making process. The members cast a vote in the grant awarding and have an opportunity to connect with grant recipients. Each member of the Circle invests their own philanthropic dollars into the program to collectively multiply the impact of their giving in our community! The Giving Circle is a great way to faithfully support our local community!
Interested in becoming a Giving Circle Member or Donor? Sign up today by making a $500 donation!
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2023 gIVING cIRCLE pITCH dAY vIDEO
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What is the giving circle?
The Giving Circle is an innovative granting program funded by the CCF Forever Funds. Inspired by a new generation of philanthropists, the Giving Circle is unique, where each member is an active participant in the community grantmaking process. By joining together, the Giving Circle magnifies philanthropy into more substantial, more impactful grantmaking opportunities.
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How is the giving circle funded?
CCF has established a set of endowments known as the Forever Funds, each dedicated to a particular area of concern for the Catholic faithful (CARE, COMMUNITY, & LIFE). Thanks to our innovative granting model called the Giving Circle, our members can harness their collective resources, in addition to the disbursements from the Forever Fund endowments, to participate in the community grant-making process.
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5 Ways Your Membership Will Change Lives
1.) It Provides Support To Those Who Are In Need.
With your support, we can continue to grow Giving Circle Grant opportunities to provide additional financial help to ministries and nonprofits in our community.
2.) It Connects You With The Community.
The Giving Circle Donor Membership is a great way to learn more about organizations in Arizona who are in need. Members are an active participant in the community grant making process. Acts of kindness go a long way in helping programs within our Diocese.
3.) It Provides Opportunities For Others.
The Giving Circle Grant Program allows organizations to bring awareness of their mission and their needs directly to Giving Circle Members so members can interact with those serving our community.
4.) It Brings People Together To Serve God Through Giving.
Members meet and interact with others Giving Circle Members both socially and in service.
5.) Excel In The Grace Of Giving
Your donations grace programs that support Catholic Values across LIFE, CARE, AND COMMUNITY. Excel In the Grace Of Giving by supporting organization who faithfully serve God.
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past grant Winners Video
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2023/2024 Calendar of events:
- July 1, 2023 - Giving Circle Grant Toolkit and Pre-Application Opens
- November 30, 2023 - Pre-applications deadline
- December 8, 2023 - Notification of pre-application acceptance or denial (move on to full application).
- January 5, 2024 - Full Application Deadline
- January 10, 2024 - Pitch Workshop
- January 18, 2024 - Pitch Day
- January 31, 2024 - Voting Deadline for Giving Circle Members
- February 20, 2024 - Awards Day
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the ccf giving circle has granted over $726,000!
Since 2015, the CCF Giving Circle has awarded grants to 38 local organizations for a total of $726,788
Each member of the Giving Circle invests their own philanthropic dollars into the program through membership dues. This combined with disbursements from the CCF Forever Fund Endowments collectively multiply the impact of granting! On an annual basis, members come together to hear the needs of the community and cast their votes on where grant funds should be dispersed.
Sadly, every year the unmet need of the Giving Circle program is still over $1 million. The Foundation so greatly wants to grant to every organization, parish, and school that comes to us for help. With your support of the perpetual Forever Funds, we will be better positioned to respond to every local ministry in need, year after year.How it works:
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Members come together every January to attend PITCH DAY where qualifying organizations "pitch" their need to the group. Each need is categorized within our three grant categories - CARE, COMMUNITY, and LIFE
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Members then cast their votes on the organizations that speak to their hearts
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Votes are tallied and the winners in each grant category are announced in early Spring
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Check Presentation Days are scheduled in April/May at the awarded organization locations and members are invited to join CCF at each presentation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the ministry and show your support!
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2022-2023 pitching Organizations:2 Fish 5 Loaves
Aid to Women Center
Arizona Helping Hands
AZCEND
Boost a Foster Family
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Christ the King School
Crosier Fathers
Floriani
Foundation for Senior Living (FSL)
FullCircle
Life Choices Woman's Clinic
Life More abundantly Pregnancy & Family Resource Center
Maggie's Place
Mission of Mercy
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Glendale
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
St. Charles Borromeo
St. Domonic Savio Academy
St. Mary Basha
St. Margaret Mary
St. Michael Roman Catholic Parish
St. Timothy Daycare
St. Vincent de Paul School
Welcome to America Project
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past Giving circle grant recipients
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parishes
St. Anthony Mission
NAU Newman Center
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish
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schools
St. Timothy Preschool & Daycare
St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School
Notre Dame Preparatory
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
St. Jerome School
St. Gregory School
Bourgade High School
Christ the King Elementary School
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nonprofits
Daughters of Charity
Sojourner Center
Boost A Foster Family
2 Fish and 5 Loaves
FullCircle Program
St. Joseph the Worker
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Catholic Charities
Life Teen
Franciscan Renewal Center
Maggie's Place
Restore Dignity
Aid to Women Center
Andre House
Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit
Life Choices Women's Clinic
Mission of Mercy
Mount Claret Retreat Center
Paz de Cristo
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sisters of Life (ASU Newman Center)
Saving Amy
Shoebox Ministry
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uplifting through community support
Each member of the Giving Circle invests their own philanthropic dollars into the program through membership dues. This combined with funds from the CCF Forever Fund Endowments collectively multiply the impact of granting. On an annual basis, members and grant applicants get together to hear the needs of the community and vote on where grant funds should be dispersed.
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Members come together every January to attend PITCH DAY where qualifying organizations "pitch" their need to the group. Each need is categorized within our three grant categories - CARE, COMMUNITY, and LIFE
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Members then cast their votes on the organizations that speak to their hearts
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Votes are tallied and the winners in each grant category are announced in early Spring
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Check Presentation Days are scheduled in April/May at the awarded organization locations and members are invited to join CCF at each presentation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the ministry and show your support!
Since 2016, the CCF Giving Circle has awarded grants to over 30 local organizations for a total of $726,788
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join arizona's only catholic giving circle!
The Giving Circle is an innovative program inspired by donors. The program is unique, as each member is an active participant in the community grant-making process. The members cast a vote in the grant-awarding and have an opportunity to connect with grant recipients.
Who should join?
Men and women of all ages who want to make a significant impact in our Catholic community.
Member Benefits:
- Learn about charitable organizations throughout the Diocese of Phoenix
- Hear about programs and projects directly from the organizations
- Engage in service and fellowship with other Catholic-minded people of all ages
- Opportunity to include your entire family in the importance of philanthropy
Member Costs:
Different annual membership levels to choose from:
- $500 - 1 vote *
- $1,000 - 2 votes *
- $10,000 - Lifetime membership
- number of votes = number of participating household members
* receive an extra vote by referring someone to join the Giving Circle!JOIN THE CIRCLE!
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supporting our community organizations
We invite you to submit a grant request if your organization is:- 501(c) 3 public charity
- Primarily serve a population within the region of the Diocese of Phoenix
- Organizational values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church
READ MOREMark your calendars! October 1, 2022 Giving Circle Grant Toolkits will be available. The Toolkit will contain all LOI dates, how to apply, marketing materials & more. Check your email or check back to the website for the application link.
ORGANIZATION PAGE- Giving Circle Grant Toolkit Available 10/01/2022
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a Long-term approach to charitable giving
Endowments are investment vehicles designed to withstand economic instabilities through sensible investing practices. An endowment fund continues to grow while earnings are distributed each year to the named nonprofit organization. Income will be provided in perpetuity and will safeguard against unpredictable future donor giving and economic hardships.
In order to keep Catholic parishes, schools, nonprofits, and other ministries functioning during both stable and unstable times, CCF has established a set of endowments known as the Forever Funds, each dedicated to a particular area of concern for the Catholic faithful. And thanks to our innovative Giving Circle granting model, our donors are able to harness their collective resources and remain active
participants in the community grant-making process.LEARN MORE
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past giving circle grants
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Contact us:
givingcircle@ccfphx.org
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