Philanthropy Together has announced a two-year, $1 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to advance racial equity and social justice initiatives through giving circles.

Launched in April 2020, the Philanthropy Together initiative works to scale and strengthen the giving circle model. According to the organization, by pooling donations, giving circles amplify individual dollars and create a space for thoughtful, intentional giving and are among the most effective ways to turn dollars into direct community power and liberate capital. The grant includes $100,000 in micro-grants to enable giving circles to embed racial justice and equity in their practices.

"Giving circles are undeniably shifting the landscape of philanthropy. Over the past decade, the movement has grown tremendously, centering community, collective agency, and local impact. This unique model of giving is rooted in racial equity and truly representative and inclusive of all our diverse communities," said Philanthropy Together executive director Sara Lomelin. "We are grateful to be a recipient of the Kellogg Foundation's $1 million grant over the next two years. This grant will advance Philanthropy Together's work to strengthen the giving circle movement by equipping everyday givers with the resources, research, and training needed to align their grantmaking with equitable and social justice values and practices."