Giving Circles are a form of philanthropy consisting of groups of individuals who pool their funds and other resources to donate to their communities and seek to increase their awareness and engagement in the process of giving.

Women's Philanthropy Network

The WPN is a community of philanthropic women who leverage their charitable assets in order to make high-impact gifts that effect positive change in the Shreveport-Bossier area.  80% of the monies raised by the group are spent each year.  20% is endowed for future group projects.

For more information visit their page here: WPN.

Change Fund

The Change Fund is a group of young professionals who are learning about community philanthropy through the Young Leaders Program of the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations.  Members of the Change Fund seek matching dollars for their contributions and then research possibilities for their grant.  One grant is recommended each year by the group.