Hali Lee: Unlocking Generosity Through Giving Circles

Dr. Nancy welcomes Hali Lee, a trailblazing philanthropist and founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle, to discuss her mission of transforming generosity into community-driven change. As a co-founder of the Donors of Color Network and Philanthropy Together, Lee champions the power of giving circles to unlock collective impact through community giving. She shares insights from her new book, The Big We, which critiques our view of philanthropy as giving from wealthy donors and highlights grassroots stories of generosity. Named to the inaugural Time100 Philanthropy list, Lee’s journey—from consulting global foundations to reshaping how communities give—illustrates how innovative approaches to giving can inspire lasting change. Get full access to Dr. Nancy O’Reilly and the Women Connect4Good Foundation at drnancyoreilly.substack.com/subscribe