The M&M Area Community Foundation Introduces the Women's Giving Circle of Marinette & Menominee Counties

With the power of women's philanthropy growing stronger, the influence of charitable-minded women is being noticed nationally and worldwide.

The M&M Area Community Foundation is proud to introduce the Women’s Giving Circle of Marinette & Menominee Counties.  This endowed fund will award grants each year to projects and programs addressing issues important to women in the counties of Marinette, Wisconsin and Menominee, Michigan.

One of the most unique aspects of the Women's Giving Circle (WGC) is that donors to the fund can become directly involved in the grant making process if they desire.  Each year, five grant committee members will be chosen at random from donors to the WGC Fund who have indicated an interest in being involved.

While everyone is welcome to be a member, the WGC is geared toward inspiring philanthropy in women and creating opportunities for them to help their communities for generations to come.  In fact, any donor who gives a cumulative total of $1,000 to the WGC Fund by June 1, 2009 will be a Founding Member of the Women's Giving Circle of Marinette & Menominee Counties.

A donor's first gift to the WGC Fund makes them a lifelong member.  However, the type of member they wish to become is completely their choice.  There are three levels of support:

Diamond level - $10,000 or more
Platinum level - $5,000 to $9,999
Sterling level - $10 to $4,999

Giving levels are based on cumulative totals, so members can set their own goals.  Members can also opt to place themselves into another category - the Legacy Circle.  Donors can become a member of this circle by including the WGC Fund in their will or estate plan.

Meet the members of the Women's Giving Circle!
Women's Giving Circle News