I am still buzzing from a fantastic CircleUP Reno-Tahoe event last week! ??
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More than 50 community members joined us to connect, learn, and get inspired around the collaborative giving movement! ?
We had a wonderful welcome to the Ranch House space from Frances Munoz, Executive Director of the May Arboretum Society... ??
an introduction to the CircleUp initiative and our national coalition from Maggie Glasgow, Co-Chair of Philanos... ??
a vision for the future of philanthropy from Ila Achtabowski, CEO of the Nevada Women's Fund... ??
an introduction to the global Giving Circle movement from me... ??
and an introduction to the growing local Giving Circle community via a panel of leaders (Mary Engel Yount, Christie Mumm, and Hannah Ross - a very inspiring teen!) that Eaton Dunkelberger from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada helped us put together and moderated by Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund... ??
Thank you to everyone who came out and to our key local partners, Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, Nevada Women's Fund, and Tahoe Fund, along with our national coalition partners and supporters, The Community Investment Network, Philanos, Philanthropy Together and Fidelity Charitable? that made it all possible. ??
Special thanks for our beautiful?venue and VIP access to the highly anticipated Dragon Lights festival ?? donated by the May Arboretum Society, wine ?? donated by Hand of God Wines, and some fun giveaway items donated by our local Patagonia friends Morgan G. and Liz O'Donnell ??? , Nevada Women's Fund ?? , and Grapevine ?? . Thank you all for your friendship and support! ??
Keep an eye out for the next inspiring CircleUP event, coming soon to a location near you! ??
Please comment below with your suggestions for our 2025 locations... ??
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