Donating is something that everyone benefits from, including yourself: When you spend money on someone else, research shows you can boost your happiness. 

A giving circle is a particularly effective way to donate, and by participating in one, you ensure your donation can make a big difference. With a giving circle, people pool together their money and time to collectively decide where to spend their resources. Though it’s a simple concept, if you start a giving circle (or are part of one) you can maximize the reach of your charitable giving. 

In 2016, 1,087 giving circles existed in the U.S., up from 400 in 2006, according to a 2016 report from Collective Giving Research Group (CGRG), which  analyzes giving circles.  Read more…

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