We hope you will choose to serve on a committee each year.
Although not required, joining a committee is a wonderful way to become involved in the work of the Giving Circle and to get to know other members. If you have questions and would like to talk about committee participation, you are welcome to e-mail or call committee co-chairs.
Members of the Circle can choose to serve on one or more of the following committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee, Steering Committee, and Visioning Committee:
Communications Committee »
The primary conduit for information for and about the Circle, the committee develops the content and oversees production and mailing of the annual BWGC newsletter, produces e-newsletters for members, periodic news releases, and maintains and updates the BWGC web site.
Website Subcommittee »
Develops and maintains the content on the BWGC web site and plans future content and functionality improvements.
Education Committee »
Plans Full Circle Meetings, Briefing Breaks and Site Visits, supplemented by fact sheets, to educate members about various issues affecting women and their families in greater Baltimore and about the work of BWGC grantees. The committee is divided into two working groups: one plans the Full Circle meetings and the other plans the Briefing Breaks and Site Visits.
Grants Committee »
The Grants Committee orchestrates the grant-making process for the BWGC. Members of the Grants Committee are organized into teams that review a group of grant proposals, conduct site visits and then join with members of other teams to select those organizations that will be recommended for funding. Ratification of grantees by the Circle membership is held at the May Annual Meeting. Grant requests are due by November 30th each year and organizations that receive funding are notified the following June.
Membership Committee »
Provides and updates information to prospective members and welcomes new members, facilitating their participation in Circle activities and committees. The committee plans new and prospective member orientations, follows up with all new members for committee selection, and assists the Education Committee in collecting needed items for grantees at Full Circle meetings.
Post Grant Evaluation Committee (PGEC) »
Reviews and evaluates information received from BWGC grantees. Committee members interview grantees during the grant period to see how they are progressing with projects supported by BWGC and, after the grant period is over, to verify that funds were used as proposed and to learn as much as possible about factors contributing to a project’s success, as well as obstacles encountered, so that Circle members can become better philanthropists.
Visioning Committee »
Visioning looks at new opportunities, ideas and approaches for the Circle and identifies ways that the Circle can adapt to changing circumstances and best position itself for the future. Membership on the Visioning Committee is by appointment.