Greenville Women Giving
Website: greenvillewomengiving.org
Address: 10 S. Academy St., Suite 350, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-361-1393
Facebook Handle: facebook.com/greenvillewomen
Instagram Handle: @greenvillewomengiving
Established: 2006
Geographic Service Area: Greenville
Mission Statement
Founded on the idea that informed women can make a significant difference in Greenville County by working together, GWG is a collective giving circle with membership open to all women. An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greenville, GWG is predominantly a volunteer-led organization with multiple opportunities to participate in eight committees, hone leadership skills, expand professional and social networks and build lasting friendships. GWG also offers five education sessions throughout the year that are open to the public and that address needs and services in our five focus areas for grants.
Impact
GWG identifies and funds nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts, education, environment, health and human services in Greenville County, SC. Each year 500 members contribute to a grant pool, receive a final ballot of nonprofit finalists whose applications have been thoroughly reviewed and determine grantees by one woman/one vote.
- Giving Collectively: 500+ members working together to create positive change.
- Granting Strategically: Since 2006, over $9.5 million awarded via 166 grants to 97 nonprofits.
- Growing a Greater Greenville: Engaging, educating and inspiring women to empower nonprofits to fulfill the needs that make positive changes in people’s lives and in our community.
Fundraisers and Events
Our fundraising efforts include member contributions, sponsorships and gifts fund grant awards and operations. The GWG Endowment Fund ensures philanthropic engagement in perpetuity and the ability to support community needs that fall outside the traditional grant cycle. Public events include the Fall Kickoff and the Annual Meeting, plus five informational and relevant education sessions.
Volunteer Opportunities
An initiative of the Community Foundation of Greenville, GWG is predominately a volunteer-driven and -led organization with multiple opportunities to be involved in 10 committees. Committee and social activities provide multiple opportunities for building leadership skills, professional and social networks, friendships and fun.
Giving Opportunities
Every member commits $1,300 annually: $1,000 funds grant awards, $300 supports operations and events. Individuals, corporations and local businesses provide sponsorships. Additional gifts may be directed to the grant fund or to the GWG Endowment Fund, including bequests, honorariums and memorials.
