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Together...giving with purpose

Our
Mission

Improve the lives of Southwest Florida women and their families through collective giving to organizations that support those in need


Caring deeply about our community, we help women by:

• Giving grants to qualified organizations
• Collaborating with community partners
• Engaging and inspiring our members

Community
Impact

Make a difference in the quality of lives for women and children in SWFL


Our grants—combined with our volunteering, education, and networking activities—support women of all ages. We help children, teens, women in transition, and seniors by focusing on critical areas such as education, healthcare, domestic violence, housing, food insecurity, mental health, etc.

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Us

Join our mission-driven, all volunteer organization and customize your level of involvement


Whether it's exploring community groups, shaping our future direction, attending biannual meetings, or networking over lunch with other passionate women, you can find your perfect fit. Your degree of involvement is as much or as little as you wish. All women are welcome.


Together...we create greater impact

What is a Giving Circle?

Written by Carrie Cousins, Give WP, January 2024

Collective giving, or a giving circle, creates a sense of belonging between its members and the organization's mission and purpose. When people with shared values come together to make a change, their efforts and collective gifts enable your organization's ability to make a difference. Particularly favored by women, giving circles create a sub-community around nonprofits. Data shows that women contribute to nonprofits more than men, so it's not surprising they constitute nearly 70% of giving circle members.

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Together...we engage in many ways

We educate ourselves on community needs • we tour local nonprofit agencies • we volunteer with partner agencies • we learn from community leaders during our WGC Member meetings • we research, evaluate, and monitor WGC grant awards • and we respect and enjoy the company of like-minded women at Lunch Bunch and other social gatherings!


Giving...

Grantmaking


Caring...

Volunteering

 

Engaging...

Touring Agencies


Learning...

Attending Member Meetings


Socializing...

Making Lasting Friendships

"I was fortunate to find a wonderful group of friends when we moved to SWFL in 2017. In time I realized all of the women I was friends with belonged to The Women’s Giving Circle—that did it for me! I am very fond of these women and respect them enormously for the generosity, kindness, and sense of responsibility they exhibit."

Julie, three-year member

Together...we focus our efforts in Southwest Florida

Since 2013, we've made significant strides in uplifting SWFL women and their families, fueled by an awareness of community needs and thoughtful stewardship.

$819,450

Grants awarded

62

SWFL Agencies helped

128

Members

93%

Revenue awarded to local nonprofits


"I had heard about giving circles and really liked the concept of collective giving. I was introduced to a WGC founder, Sue Guben, and she explained the history of the WGC of SWFL. I felt like she was a kindred spirit right away, and I wanted to meet other like-minded women who care about the community and who also like the idea of collective giving.

Most importantly for me, I wanted to support an array of nonprofit organizations in the community that are doing great work. I liked the way the grant committee does its work and I trust the process. This is important to me at this stage in life, since I don't have as much time as I would like to volunteer. I'm grateful for the women who take on this important work as volunteers, allowing the rest of us to feel confident that the funds are being distributed to organizations who will use them wisely to make a positive impact in our community."

Sheryl, seven-year member

Serving Lee and Collier counties, Florida

1110 Pine Ridge Rd Ste 200, Naples, FL 34108

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The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest Florida is
a fund of the Collier Community Foundation.



Affiliated with Philanos, the
leading national women’s giving circle network.


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