Become a part of Collective Giving

A Giving Circle Membership is provided on an annual basis, payable in a single payment or divided monthly. The majority of your donation contributes to direct, immediate aid to non-profits. A smaller percentage is allocated for our endowment fund, our means of ensuring longer term funding for our community.

As a Giving Circle Member, you will have the opportunity in our annual granting process to both learn about the various non-profit organizations, programs and services that enrich the El Dorado Hills Area as well as offer your input into how funds are distributed.

More about the Giving Circle

The Giving Circle is a geographically focused fund, meaning that your contribution remains local and provides a direct benefit to nearby residents.

Occasional social events provide opportunities to connect with others interested in philanthropy, raise awareness of the many needs and worthy causes that prosper with community support, and influence how the funds in the Giving Circle are spent. With no required time commitment, the Giving Circle is a collection of individuals who choose to pool their charitable gifts.

Membership Levels

Monthly re-occurring payments available for all membership levels.

Donations to the expendable fund are reserved for the annual granting cycle, which generates near-term impact to local non-profit groups. The remaining percentage is invested in the endowment fund where the principal amount is kept intact and only a portion of the interest or earnings from the endowment can be spent annually. This means your gift creates a legacy of sustainable and long-lasting impacts well into the future.    

Want to learn more about Giving Circle Membership? We’d love to talk!