Give Where You Live NKY

A giving circle format that brings together community members for quick, collaborative grantmaking. Members meet quarterly for "speed philanthropy" events where nonprofits are selected and funded in less than an hour.

Geographic Scope: Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties)

Partner Organizations:

• Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
• Mueller Financial, Inc.

Award Structure per Meeting:

• Each member contributes: $100
• Winning nonprofit receives: $3,000-$6,000 (depending on participation)
• In case of ties: multiple nonprofits receive awards

Meeting Schedule (2019-2020):

• Remaining 2019: Thursday, December 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at BLDG in Covington
• 2020 meetings: March 19, June 18, September 17, December 10 (all Thursdays)

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Must serve Boone, Campbell, or Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky

Previous Winners:

• Dolly Parton Imagination Library (through Notre Dame Urban Education Council)
• Lucky Tales Rescue
• The Scheben Care Center in Florence
• The Gateway Foundation

Key Features:

• Fast-paced process (under 1 hour)
• Member-nominated organizations
• Democratic voting process
• No formal application required from nonprofits
• Members contribute $100 per meeting
• Quarterly meetings at various community locations

Application/Participation Process

How the Meeting Works:

1. Meeting convened at community location
2. Members nominate nonprofits of their choice
3. Three nonprofit names randomly selected
4. Group discusses the three organizations (brief presentations)
5. Members vote on their favorite organization
6. Each participating member contributes $100
7. Winning nonprofit(s) receives grant
8. Entire process takes less than 1 hour

How to Participate:

• Join Give Where You Live NKY giving circle
• Attend quarterly meeting
• Bring $100 to contribute
• Nominate favorite nonprofit
• Vote on winner

How to Get Involved:

• Visit www.nkygives.org
• Attend a quarterly meeting

For Nonprofits:

• No formal application required
• Can be nominated by Give Where You Live members
• Nominated organizations may present briefly during meeting
• No extensive fundraising or staff time required

Meeting Locations & Dates (2019-2020):

• December 12, 2019: BLDG in Covington (6:00-7:00 p.m.)
• March 19, 2020: TBD
• June 18, 2020: TBD
• September 17, 2020: TBD
• December 10, 2020: TBD