Join our community and become a member of our Giving Circle.
What it means to be a member
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Giving circle members commit to a monthly contribution of at least $5 USD.
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Giving circle members have a say on final granting by voting on grant proposals advanced by the Grant-making Committee.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY, members play a key role in changing the funding models that currently exclude the bi+ community.
A Commitment to Equity
The Visibility Impact Fund recognizes the racial and class inequity present in traditional philanthropy. We are committed to giving the most marginalized in the bi+ communities significant control over what grants the giving circle votes on and awards. The following elements reflect our commitment to racial equity, transgender inclusion, and intersectionality:
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The Grant-making Committee will review and approve which grants advance for consideration by circle members. This committee has no giving requirement. Grant-making Committee members who are part of our grant review process will be provided stipends to compensate them for their labor and expertise.
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The Leadership Team and the Grant-making Committee will work together to conduct the initial review of all grant applications. A slate of qualified grants selected by the Grant-making Committee and the Leadership Team will be forwarded to the full giving circle membership for final selection.
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Every giving circle member has one vote, regardless of the amount of their monthly contribution.
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The Leadership Team will engage in outreach to BIPOC, trans, gender non-conforming, and other multiply marginalized bi+ communities to foster broadly inclusive membership and leadership.
We ask you to consider donating at least $25 USD per month. Our minimum monthly donation is $5 USD due to processing fees. Visibility Impact Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.
Other ways to be involved
Apply to Our Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is made up of giving circle members that oversee the governance and growth of The Visibility Impact Fund.
We are currently seeking new members!
Apply to Our Grant-Making Committee
The Grant-Making Committee will advise the organization on grant proposals, and will approve all grant proposals to be voted on by giving circle members. This committee will give power specifically to BIPOC, transgender, and gender nonconforming bi+ people. There is no giving requirement to join.
Volunteer with Us
Donating is only one way to contribute to this giving circle. We will be heavily dependent on volunteers to help grow this fund!
Check out our application below to learn about all of the opportunities to be a volunteer. Help us make history!
Donate
For people who are not ready to make a monthly commitment or who wish to support the work of the giving circle without being a voting member, we accept one-time donations, but you will need to sign up with Grapevine whether you make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor.