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Greenville Women Giving is a special initiative of the Community Foundation of Greenville, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006. In recognition of that milestone, the Community Foundation agreed to match the contributions of the first 50 GWG members, increasing the impact of the group's grants during its own inaugural year. Appropriately, the matching monies are coming from the Jean Harris Knight Fund at the Foundation, a fund made possible by the recent generous bequest of a Greenville woman.
GWG is a philanthropic initiative serving Greenville County, SC and founded on the idea that women, informed about philanthropy and about needs in their community, collectively can make a real difference. They are committed to strengthening our community through the collective resources of its members by awarding high-impact grants in five areas: arts and culture, education, health, human services, and environment. GWG is modeled after successful similar organizations in other communities, including Seattle, Charlotte, Nashville, and Asheville.
Membership in the new organization is open to any woman who commits to donate $1,000 per year for 3 years to the collective fund. In addition, there is a $100 annual charge to cover GWG's administrative costs. Grants are made annually to local charities after GWG members research local needs and vote for their preferences. In addition, GWG offers educational opportunities throughout the year so that women can learn about community needs and the organizations attempting to address them.
For more information about Greenville Women Giving or to apply for a grant, please visit their website:
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