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YEARS OF PARTNERING FOR GOOD
15IMPACT STUDY
100%
of Newer Members (0-2 years) report value from these benefits as a direct result of their Full Circle Fund involvement.
TOP 5
Full Circle Fund has been redefining Bay Area philanthropy since 2000 by empowering our network of professionals to advance social change, and by building the capacity of nonprofits whose missions underlie that change. Our current Membership of nearly 200 professionals work
hand-in-hand with nonprofit organizations in four core issue areas: Economic Opportunity, Education, Environment and Energy, and Health. Each year, Members explore the key issues within these areas and identify, vet and select a portfolio of high-impact nonprofits for strategic
benefits of Full Circle Fund Membership
• Engage directly with Bay Area nonprofits
• Grow your professional network
• Apply your volunteer time meaningfully
partnerships. The unique combination of unrestricted funds, a dedicated team of highly skilled Members, and connection to the Full Circle Fund community provides the platform for Grant Partners to thrive and accelerate their mission of social change in the Bay Area.
• Leverage your skills and knowledge
to help nonprofits
• Expand your knowledge about social
issues and nonprofits
ACCELERATING SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE BAY AREA
Nick Driver Member since 2009
Our model forges deep, lasting relationships for both Members & Grant Partners beyond the duration of the Grant Partnership
“ My time spent as a Full Circle Fund Member has been a highly rewarding and educational experience. I’ve enjoyed being involved with the different Grant Projects over the years and remain impressed by the knowledge, motivation and public service dedication of the Members and Staff.”
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90%
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Our programs bridge the gap between awareness & engagement
79%of Grant Partners have experienced lasting benefits from the networks and relationships formed through their Full Circle Fund engagement.
of Members have grown their professional network as a result of their Full Circle Fund involvement. 69% believe those connections are valuable for their professional growth.
of Grant Partners have built lasting personal relationships with the Full Circle Fund community. Among those, half indicated building relationships with four or more people.
92%of Members have built new personal relationships.
86%of Members have gained access to social impact leaders.
86%of Members have indicated that they are a more engaged citizen.
98%of Members have increased their knowledge of Bay Area nonprofits and the issues they face.
of Members have joined the board of a nonprofit Grant Partner.
72%of Grant Partners were connected to potential new funding opportunities. One-third of those indicated connecting with four or more potential new funders.
BUILDING A CONNECTED BAY AREA COMMUNITY
Our Members & Strategic Partners build nonprofit organizational & leadership capacity
>70% 89%of Grant Partners indicate that their staff became more knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of Marketing, Communications and Relationship Building as a direct result of the support provided during their Full Circle Fund engagement. In the past 5 years, this has risen to >80%.
of Small Grant Partners (operating budget ≤$500K) reported lasting benefits from leadership development since their engagement with Full Circle Fund.
Our Grant Partnerships leverage & grow the skills of Bay Area professionals
100%
79%of new Members (1-2 years) have acquired new skills and knowledge through their Full Circle Fund experiences, and 71% have developed existing knowledge and skills.
90%of Members say that their skills are relevant to the needs of our Grant Partners.
of Members consider their Full Circle Fund Membership useful for their professional development. 70% of Members with less than one year of Membership experience immediate value in this area.
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CULTIVATING VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Veronica Ensign Pivot Learning Partners
(2011 Grant Partner)
“ As a nonprofit, a financial gift is often much more appealing and less trouble than pro-bono support, but the targeted value that Full Circle Fund Members add through the structured engagement approach has proven even more beneficial than the grant itself. Additionally, the Circle Leadership and Members that we worked with were engaged, supportive and unafraid to push our thinking.”
93%of Grant Partners indicated that the overall benefit Full Circle Fund provided to their organizatio met or exceeded their expectations. Of those, 80% indicated a moderate-to-significant level of met expectations.
Our model continues to evolve to better meet the needs of our Grant Partners
76%of Members believe their contribution of skills, knowledge and resources have created a lasting benefit with our Grant Partners.
9/ 10Members are likely to recommend Full Circle Fund to others.
81%of Members rate their time and resources spent as a valuable experience.
Our Membership provides a valuable experience for Bay Area professionals to leverage their resources in service of their community
TOP 3additional benefits of Full Circle Fund Grant Partnerships
• Improved Marketing plans
• Improved programs and services to
better align with the strategic plan
• Increase in clients or usage of services
ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE A SOCIAL IMPACT
Corporate and Foundation Partners
AT&T
Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Mangement
Bank of America
Beneficial State Bank
Boston Private Bank and Trust*
Cooley LLP*
Deloitte
Elefint Designs*
Hanson Bridgett*
Koret Foundation*
Marcato CapitalManagement
Microsoft Corporation*
Pacific Gas and Electric Company*
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Salesforce.com Foundation*
The San Francisco Foundation*
The Thomas and JaMel Perkins Foundation*
The Trium Group*
TechCU*
Tomkat Ranch and Educational Foundation
Wells Fargo
Zynga.org
*indicates current
Current and Former Investors
Karen and Ellis Alden
Michael Anders
Erikka and Geoffrey Arone
Susie and Mark Buell
Alison Carlson
Margret Caruso and Ron Turiello
John and Ann Doerr
Stephen Dodson
Adrian Dollard
Joanna Drake Earl
Matt Finick
Lisa and Douglas Goldman
Mike Gridley
Adam Gross
Reid Hoffman
Mark Jacobstein
Robin Joy
Tom Kalinske
Joe Kleinschmidt Judy Koch
Lenny and Christine Mendonca
Mark and Alison Pincus
Amy Rao
Sheryl Sandberg
Steve Schoettler
Luke Shepard
Rhona and Rick Thompson
Laney Thornton
Rob Trice
Ted Wang
Sarah Wigglesworth and Asiff Hirji
Grant Partners
15 YEARS OF PARTNERING FOR GOOD
Full Circle Fund hosts monthly educational forums and networking events, along with large quarterly events showcasing our Grant Partners.
Attend an Event
We offer Corporate and Foundation partnerships to organizations seeking to engage their employees in philanthropy, leverage their brand for our annual events and fund key initiatives within the Full Circle Fund community.
Become a Strategic Partner
Join a team of cross-sector Bay Area professional to partner with nonprofits in the areas of Education, Health, Economic Opportunity, or Environment and Energy.
Become a Member
Full Circle Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 80% of your donation goes to growing our grant budget and programs.
Make a Donation
Email [email protected] or visit fullcirclefund.org to learn more about getting involved.
Carlos Garcia Member since 2012
“ Joining Full Circle Fund has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving to the Bay Area. I continue to be inspired by fellow Members, Grant Partners, and the staff. I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished together, and I’ve received more from the experience than I ever expected.”
PARTNER WITH US TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE
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