MIAMI Women Giving Circle
The MIAMI Women Giving Circle is a collective giving effort that allows participants to combine resources with other members and make a greater impact on the Miami community. The collective power of each member’s annual $1,000 gift creates a large pool of money that funds multiple, vital projects.
Each member of the Giving Circle shares in the decision of how the money is distributed through an annual grant application and voting cycle.
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Giving Circle Grants
Students, staff or faculty, members of any Miami University campus – apply for MIAMI Women Giving Circle grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000! Grants are awarded for programs, projects, initiatives, and research that are not profit-making endeavors. For questions, see the FAQ. Think big! Past winners include: Miami Women’s Basketball, Habitat for Humanity, Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship, MobilePack Miami and more.
Learn more about the recent Hawk Tank grant recipients.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Power of Collective Giving
The Giving Circle is a collective giving effort where each participant contributes $1,000. Contributions are combined to create an annual grant pool which is able to fund significant projects submitted by students, staff, and faculty, such as Opening Minds through Art (pictured), an intergenerational art program connecting Miami students with people with dementia. Grant recipients are selected by a vote of all Giving Circle members. Together, Giving Circle members have awarded more than $600,000 in grants.
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The Goal
By combining the efforts of interested Miami alumnae and friends, the Giving Circle creates grants to fund programs on campus and in the community.
Membership in this program supports worthwhile causes and programs at Miami, ranging from social entrepreneurship and experiential learning to student organizations and service learning opportunities. It also provides members exclusive opportunities to interact with alumnae, faculty and students throughout the year.
Membership includes
- Invitations to special members-only events.
- Voting rights to determine where the Giving Circle money goes.
- Special access to campus events, faculty, and programs.
- Networking opportunities.
How it Works
Members of the Giving Circle who make their commitment before Dec. 31, 2023, will be a 2024 member eligible to vote in spring 2024. Members play a vital part in the grant recipient selection process.
Make your Commitment
Help establish
grand funding
Participate in events
and vote to award
Giving Circle grants
See the effect