Meet The Funders: Giving Circles
May 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
$45.00 – $65.00Event Navigation
On May 27 (9:30–11:30 AM), join NCPC for Meet the Funders – Giving Circles. Hosted at the Carlsbad City Library, the program will bring together nonprofit leaders, philanthropic professionals, and corporate partners for a dynamic conversation on the evolving role of giving circles in advancing community-centered philanthropy.
MODERATOR
Giannina Perez │ Latino Giving Circle
PANELISTS
Sarah Adams │ Women’s Empowerment International
Lenise Andrade │ Latina Giving Circle of San Diego
Mary Consalvi │ Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund
Stephanie Cook │ San Diego Women’s Foundation
Panelists will share insights into upcoming grant cycles, key organizational milestones, and emerging funding priorities. The discussion will also explore how giving circles operate, from values and decision-making processes to community engagement approaches, offering attendees a deeper understanding of this philanthropic model.
Participants will leave with practical strategies to more effectively partner with giving circles, co-design funding opportunities, and align institutional values with community-led investment approaches to build stronger, more authentic partnerships.
