The Circle recognizes that philanthropic wealth in Canada has been made on the land and the back of Indigenous peoples, in recognition, The Governing Circle and The Circle team has decided to waive the membership fee for all Indigenous-led and informed charities.
As members, Indigenous organizations and communities will receive:
As members, Indigenous organizations and communities will receive:
- Seasonal Members Connect! Each season, the Circle hosts an informal gathering to share important updates, welcome new members, and provide space for our amazing community of members to connect! Connections with funders. When there is alignment and an ask, the Circle is glad to provide personalized introductions to settler philanthropic organizations that are in our network. This can be especially helpful if the organization has signed the Declaration for Action.
- Coaching calls. If you need to renegotiate reporting terms, if you are unsure how to navigate the settler philanthropic landscape, or have some other issue or need for dialogue, someone from our team can be a resource! Through coaching, we can empower bold conversations with funders and encourage Indigenous members to set the standard for respectful and reciprocal partnerships.
- Support with professional services. Organizations big and small, and established and new need access to professional services. The Circle has a network of accomplices with Western expertise across Canada (for example, legal counsel, HR support, etc). If you need access to low/no cost services at any time, reach out and we will work with you to find the right resources.
In addition to the above, members receive:
- Access to webinars
- Access to Seasonal newsletters
- Access to scholarship opportunity for 2 people to attend The Circle’s Annual All My Relations Gathering
- Access to reduced rate for trainings, workshops, etc. hosted by The Circle (e.g., Art of Hosting)
- Access to reduced rates for The Circle consulting services (e.g. Tools for reclaiming power, Practices of decentreing whiteness, provide analysis, strategy and understanding of white supremacy)
- Access to consultation related to communications, brand building and developing an online presence
- Recognition on The Circle’s website
- Technical skill building around the qualified donee process
- Personalized introductions to The Circle’s philanthropic members
The Circle's Decolonizing Wealth Tour ft. Edgar Villanueva
Sara Race Photography
Sara Race Photography