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Strengthening Communities Through Collective Philanthropy
We are a national membership network of giving circles and collaborative funds rooted in community-centered philanthropy. Our members dedicate resources to the issues that matter most in their communities through thoughtful and inclusive giving strategies.
Rooted 2026: The Long Game
From October 1-3, 2026, join us as we bring together leaders of giving circles, collaborative funds, mutual aid networks, and community foundations alongside institutional partners, emerging philanthropists, and allies committed to building lasting change through shared resources and long-term vision.
Giving Circle
A giving circle is a group of individuals who pool their resources - personal, professional and financial to address social issues impacting their communities using thoughtful giving strategies.
About Us
The Community Investment Network (CIN) was established to support and encourage the development of giving circles and other collective giving models.
Our Mission
To inspire, connect, and strengthen African Americans and communities of color to leverage their collective resources for positive community impact.
What We Do
We provide strategy, implementation and lifecycle support to our members as they build and invest their resources, knowledge, and influence in addressing the issues that matter most in their communities. Our initiatives include:
Essentials for Diversity in Giving
Philanthropist Rising Initiative
A curriculum helping define, educate, and encourage communities of color to engage in collective philanthropy.
Inspires and equips college students with resources to address challenges through collective philanthropy.
Our Values
We are guided by core values that shape our approach to giving and community impact. Each value reflects how CIN engages donors, builds knowledge, and strengthens communities through intentional and collective philanthropy.
Meet The Team
We are team committed to using thoughtful giving strategies to address social issues impacting our communities.
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Membership Opportunities
Membership offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and make a collective impact.
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