Expanding your donor community: Collective giving

Series description: In uncertain times, diversifying your donor base is more important than ever. In this discussion series, we’ll get granular about how to expand your donor community authentically and sustainably. We’ll explore what it takes to supercharge revenue growth and, simultaneously, forge deep connections between your mission and your community—to achieve lasting impact.

Our 2025 event series will explore:

• How to authentically connect with new donor communities 

• How to steward new relationships for long-term connection

• How to set your team up for successful relationship management 

Session description: Collective giving offers communities an opportunity to drive change through collaboration. With philanthropic power shifting to new generations and new decision-makers—especially women—collective giving is on the rise. These donors want to go beyond ‘cutting a check’—and beyond feeling like ‘an ATM’. They want to create real impact through their dollars and to contribute beyond their dollars.

In this session, we will explore: 

• Trends in collective giving and opportunities for your mission

• How to catalyze collective giving within your community

• How to build and support giving circles

• How to avoid common mistakes 

Moderator 

Colvin Hedgepeth (she/her) – Director, Client Services – Aperio Philanthropy

Panelists

Jessica Graham (she/her) – Co-Founder - Align Point Ventures

Beth Groves (she/her) – National Director, Individual Giving – American Red Cross

Ryan VanMeter (he/him) – Sr. Director, Individual & Major Giving – City Harvest

Joy B. Webb (she/her) – Founder – Circle of Joy Giving Circle

This event is offered in collaboration with the George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising within the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.