Research, Reports, and Publications
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Original Citation
Krause, I., & Layton, M. D. (2024). Patterns in the Tapestry: A Typology of Collective Giving Groups. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and Philanthropy Together. https://johnsoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/patterns-in-the-tapestry-a-typology-of-collective-giving-groups.pdf
Abstract
The collective giving movement has seen remarkable growth across the U.S. in recent years, both in participation and impact. Between 2017 and 2023, nearly 4,000 collective giving groups engaged over 370,000 members, mobilizing $3.1 billion to support various causes (Loson-Ceballos & Layton, 2024, p. 1). These figures underscore the scale and scope of this dynamic movement. While all collective giving groups share a commitment to democratic processes for mobilizing and allocating resources for social impact, their structures, composition, and practices vary widely. By understanding and appreciating these differences, we can better grasp how collective giving is transforming philanthropy and driving social change.
The purpose of this report is twofold. First, it presents a typology that serves as a framework to categorize collective giving groups. Second, it applies that framework to develop seven archetypes of collective giving groups.
ScholarWorks Citation
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University; Philanthropy Together; Krause, Isis; and Layton, Michael D., "Patterns in the Tapestry: A Typology of Collective Giving Groups" (2024). Research, Reports, and Publications. 106.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/jcppubs/106
