Full Circle Fund // 15-Year Impact Study

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YEARS OF PARTNERING

FOR GOOD IMPACT STUDY

ACCELERATING SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE BAY AREA Full Circle Fund has been redefining Bay Area philanthropy since 2000 by empowering our network of professionals to advance social change, and by building the capacity of nonprofits whose missions underlie that change. Our current Membership of nearly 200 professionals work

TOP 5 • Engage directly with Bay Area nonprofits • Grow your professional network • Apply your volunteer time meaningfully

hand-in-hand with nonprofit organizations in four core issue areas: Economic Opportunity, Education, Environment and Energy, and Health.

Each year, Members explore the key issues within these areas and identify, vet and select a portfolio of high-impact nonprofits for strategic

benefits of Full Circle Fund Membership • Leverage your skills and knowledge to help nonprofits • Expand your knowledge about social issues and nonprofits

partnerships. The unique combination of unrestricted funds, a dedicated team of highly skilled Members, and connection to the Full Circle Fund community provides the platform for Grant Partners to thrive and accelerate their mission of social change in the Bay Area.

100% of Newer Members (0-2 years) report value from these benefits as a direct result of their Full Circle Fund involvement.

BUILDING A CONNECTED BAY AREA COMMUNITY Our model forges deep, lasting relationships for both Members & Grant Partners beyond the duration of the Grant Partnership

92% 97% of Members have built new personal relationships.

of Members have grown their professional network as a result of their Full Circle Fund involvement. 69% believe those connections are valuable for their professional growth.

“ My time spent as a Full Circle Fund Member has been a highly rewarding and educational experience.

I’ve enjoyed being involved with the different Grant Projects over the years and remain impressed by the knowledge, motivation and public service dedication of the Members and Staff.”

90% 79% of Grant Partners have built lasting personal relationships with the Full Circle Fund community. Among those, half indicated building relationships with four or more people.

Nick Driver

Member since 2009

of Grant Partners have experienced lasting benefits from the networks and relationships formed through their Full Circle Fund engagement.

Our programs bridge the gap between awareness & engagement

86%

of Members have indicated that they are a more engaged citizen.

86%

of Members have gained access to social impact leaders.

98%

of Members have increased their knowledge of Bay Area nonprofits and the issues they face.

44% of Members have joined the board of a nonprofit Grant Partner.

72%

of Grant Partners were connected to potential new funding opportunities.

One-third of those indicated connecting with four or more potential new funders.

CULTIVATING VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Our Members & Strategic Partners build nonprofit organizational & leadership capacity

70% 89%

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of Grant Partners indicate that their staff became more knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of Marketing, Communications and Relationship Building as a direct result of the support provided during their Full Circle Fund engagement. In the past 5 years, this has risen to >80%.

“ As a nonprofit, a financial gift is often much more appealing and less trouble than pro-bono support, but the targeted value that Full Circle Fund Members add through the structured engagement approach has proven even more beneficial than the grant itself. Additionally, the Circle Leadership and Members that we worked with were engaged, supportive and unafraid to push our thinking.”

Veronica Ensign

Pivot Learning Partners (2011 Grant Partner)

of Small Grant Partners (operating budget ≤$500K) reported lasting benefits from leadership development since their engagement with Full Circle Fund.

Our Grant Partnerships leverage & grow the skills of Bay Area professionals

90% 100% of Members say that their skills are relevant to the needs of our Grant Partners.

79% of new Members (1-2 years) have acquired new skills and knowledge through their Full Circle Fund experiences, and 71% have developed existing knowledge and skills.

of Members consider their Full Circle Fund Membership useful for their professional development. 70% of Members with less than one year of Membership experience immediate value in this area.

ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE A SOCIAL IMPACT

93%

of Grant Partners indicated that the overall benefit Full Circle Fund provided to their organizatio met or exceeded their expectations. Of those, 80% indicated a moderate-to-significant level of met expectations.

Our model continues to evolve to better meet the needs of our Grant Partners

Our Membership provides a valuable experience for Bay Area professionals to leverage their resources in service of their community

81% of Members rate their time and resources spent as a valuable experience.

76% of Members believe their contribution of skills, knowledge and resources have created a lasting benefit with our Grant Partners.

TOP 3 additional benefits of Full Circle Fund Grant Partnerships

• Improved Marketing plans • Improved programs and services to better align with the strategic plan • Increase in clients or usage of services

9/ 10 Members are likely to recommend Full Circle Fund to others.

15 YEARS OF PARTNERING FOR GOOD Grant Partners

Corporate and Foundation Partners

Current and Former Investors

AT&T

Karen and Ellis Alden

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Mangement

Michael Anders

Bank of America

Susie and Mark Buell

Beneficial State Bank

Alison Carlson

Boston Private Bank and Trust*

Margret Caruso and Ron Turiello

Cooley LLP*

John and Ann Doerr

Deloitte

Stephen Dodson

Elefint Designs*

Adrian Dollard

Hanson Bridgett*

Joanna Drake Earl

Koret Foundation*

Matt Finick

Marcato Capital Management

Lisa and Douglas Goldman

Microsoft Corporation* Pacific Gas and Electric Company*

Erikka and Geoffrey Arone

Mike Gridley Adam Gross Reid Hoffman

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Mark Jacobstein

Salesforce.com Foundation*

Tom Kalinske

The San Francisco Foundation*

Judy Koch

Robin Joy Joe Kleinschmidt

The Thomas and JaMel Perkins Foundation*

Lenny and Christine Mendonca

The Trium Group*

Amy Rao

TechCU*

Sheryl Sandberg

Tomkat Ranch and Educational Foundation

Steve Schoettler

Wells Fargo Zynga.org *indicates current

Mark and Alison Pincus

Luke Shepard Rhona and Rick Thompson Laney Thornton Rob Trice Ted Wang Sarah Wigglesworth and Asiff Hirji

PARTNER WITH US TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE Attend an Event

Become a Strategic Partner Full Circle Fund hosts monthly educational forums and networking events, along with large quarterly events showcasing our Grant Partners.

Become a Member

We offer Corporate and Foundation partnerships to organizations seeking to engage their employees in philanthropy, leverage their brand for our annual events and fund key initiatives within the Full Circle Fund community.

Make a Donation

Join a team of cross-sector Bay Area professional to partner with nonprofits in the areas of Education, Health, Economic Opportunity, or Environment and Energy.

“ Joining Full Circle Fund has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving to the Bay Area.

I continue to be inspired by fellow Members, Grant Partners, and the staff. I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished together, and I’ve received more from the experience than I ever expected.”

Carlos Garcia

Member since 2012

Full Circle Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

80% of your donation goes to growing our grant budget and programs.

Email info@fullcirclefund.org or visit fullcirclefund.org to learn more about getting involved.

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