S2E10 -The Power of Giving Circles with Sara Lomelin

Driven by Cause with David Blyer and Jay Fiske Sara Lomelin: Founding CEO of Philanthropy Together (PhT), started the Latino Giving Circle Network (LGCN), featured in ForbesWomen, SSIR, Alliance Magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Inside Philanthropy, and Nonprofit Quarterly Join us for an inspiring episode of Driven by Cause, featuring Sara Lomelin, a pioneering force in the world of philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Philanthropy Together, Sara shares her journey from a corporate career to creating the largest network of Latino giving circles in the U.S. and expanding the global giving movement. With a background that spans entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and grassroots fundraising, Sara reveals how collective giving circles have empowered individuals to transform their communities. In this conversation, Sara delves into the power of giving circles, which have raised over $1.3 billion in the past 20 years, and offers practical advice for nonprofit leaders on engaging with these powerful networks. She highlights her personal experience with the Latina Peninsula Giving Circle and her passion for supporting grassroots organizations led by women and people of color. Sara also discusses the future of philanthropy, emphasizing the need for systemic change and the limitless potential of everyday people coming together for a common cause. Discover the impact of pop-up giving circles, learn how to start your own, and hear Sara’s take on the evolving role of philanthropy in addressing critical social issues. Plus, don’t miss the fun fact about her 43 first cousins!