WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
This is an exciting next step in a ten-year journey exploring the issues facing women and girls in our County.
What is a giving circle?
A giving circle is a group collaborating for change. Like-minded individuals join together and pool their funds, discuss issues that matter to them, and decide together where to give their money, time, and talent.
We have seen the impact of Circles across the country where women pool their donations to have a greater impact together than they may have had separately. The most successful groups learn together about the needs and opportunities facing their community. They deepen their engagement with the community and foster belonging.
In 2024, members of the Coalition’s Steering Committee launched the Women’s Giving Circle of Chautauqua County. This membership effort provides structure and financial stability for the Coalition’s long-term vision of providing opportunities for women and girls to thrive.
Our Purpose
We empower women and girls by pooling our resources and experiences to amplify our impact.
Our Values
Belonging
Community
Growth and Learning
Shared Leadership
Meet Our Leadership Team
Judith Claire
Jane Cleaver Becker
Jennifer DeLancey
Amanda Gesing
Karen Goodell
Polly Hampton
Diane E. Hannum
Anne Hoyt
Tory Irgang
Kathleen McGough Johnson
Erin Pender
Rev. Amy Rohler
Terrie Tucker
Join the Giving Circle
We invite you to join the Women’s Giving Circle of Chautauqua County as a Founding Member. This requires a two-year commitment of at least $500 per year. Our members will create and facilitate a grantmaking process that will funnel your commitment into the community. The 2024 membership recruitment process will close in August with an initial membership of 50 women. Initial grants will be made this year. With a commitment today, you’ll help unlock a matching gift for the first 20 members at the $500 level! Please consider making your commitment to join today and inviting a friend, family member, or neighbor to do the same.