June 4, 2009
Donors in 'Giving Circles' Contribute More and Act More Strategically, Study Finds
Donors who participate in giving circles — in which individuals pool their money and decide collectively how to distribute it — give more than other donors, give more strategically, and give to a greater number of organizations, according to the results of a new study.
The study was based on responses from 587 people.
It found that donors who participated in giving circles tended to be highly involved in their communities, and that 70 percent felt their
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