# Ireland Funds publish Giving Circle guidance

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/04/22/ireland-funds-publish-giving-circle-guidance/
- Published: 2011-04-22T09:06:42+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Ireland Funds has released guidance on setting up a Giving Circle for donors.

A Giving Circle is formed when individuals come together and pool their funds, decide
together where to give the money (and perhaps volunteer time or expertise) and learn
together about their community and philanthropy.

The 11 page guidance says a recent study by the Forum of Regional Associations of
Grant-makers in the United States found that 140 Giving Circles have generated nearly
$90 million, primarily in the last five years.

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The Ireland Funds document, which was prepared by Helen Fullen and Jordan Campbell
for the Ireland Funds, says there are ten steps to establishing a successful Giving
Circle, including setting up a structure and mission, selecting beneficiaries and
making grants.

Experience to date shows that most Giving Circles set annual level of donations 
from €120-€1000 a year to €5000 to €20000.

The guidance provides an example of an Irish Giving Circle, the Core Group, which
was set up in 2004 and to date has made donations of €150,000.

www.irlfunds.org