Welcome to our blog! In it, we provide information about our current research on Giving Circles in the United States. An overview of our current study is given below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at givingcircleresearch@gmail.com. Jessica Bearman Julia Carboni Angela Eikenberry Jason Franklin Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the current landscape and impact of giving circles/collaboratives on members and hosts in the United States. Specifically it examines: How various models or structures of giving circles or various activities or compositions within giving groups might make a difference in growing philanthropy among women and men, people of different racial/ethnic backgrounds, levels of income, and other demographic variables. How length, type or level of engagement within giving groups might make a difference in growing philanthropy. How in-person versus online or hybrid connection and engagement...