YEARS OF PARTNERING FOR GOOD

15IMPACT STUDY

100%

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

TOP 5

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

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

• Engage directly with Bay Area nonprofits

• Grow your professional network

• Apply your volunteer time meaningfully

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.

• Leverage your skills and knowledge

to help nonprofits

• Expand your knowledge about social

issues and nonprofits

ACCELERATING SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE BAY AREA

Nick Driver Member since 2009

Our model forges deep, lasting relationships for both Members & Grant Partners beyond the duration of the Grant Partnership

“ 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.”

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90%

44%

Our programs bridge the gap between awareness & engagement

79%of Grant Partners have experienced lasting benefits from the networks and relationships formed through their Full Circle Fund engagement.

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.

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.

92%of Members have built new personal relationships.

86%of Members have gained access to social impact leaders.

86%of Members have indicated that they are a more engaged citizen.

98%of Members have increased their knowledge of Bay Area nonprofits and the issues they face.

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.

BUILDING A CONNECTED BAY AREA COMMUNITY

Our Members & Strategic Partners build nonprofit organizational & leadership capacity

>70% 89%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%.

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

100%

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.

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

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.

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CULTIVATING VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Veronica Ensign Pivot Learning Partners

(2011 Grant Partner)

“ 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

TOP 3additional 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

ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE A SOCIAL IMPACT

Corporate and Foundation Partners

AT&T

Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Mangement

Bank of America

Beneficial State Bank

Boston Private Bank and Trust*

Cooley LLP*

Deloitte

Elefint Designs*

Hanson Bridgett*

Koret Foundation*

Marcato CapitalManagement

Microsoft Corporation*

Pacific Gas and Electric Company*

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Salesforce.com Foundation*

The San Francisco Foundation*

The Thomas and JaMel Perkins Foundation*

The Trium Group*

TechCU*

Tomkat Ranch and Educational Foundation

Wells Fargo

Zynga.org

*indicates current

Current and Former Investors

Karen and Ellis Alden

Michael Anders

Erikka and Geoffrey Arone

Susie and Mark Buell

Alison Carlson

Margret Caruso and Ron Turiello

John and Ann Doerr

Stephen Dodson

Adrian Dollard

Joanna Drake Earl

Matt Finick

Lisa and Douglas Goldman

Mike Gridley

Adam Gross

Reid Hoffman

Mark Jacobstein

Robin Joy

Tom Kalinske

Joe Kleinschmidt Judy Koch

Lenny and Christine Mendonca

Mark and Alison Pincus

Amy Rao

Sheryl Sandberg

Steve Schoettler

Luke Shepard

Rhona and Rick Thompson

Laney Thornton

Rob Trice

Ted Wang

Sarah Wigglesworth and Asiff Hirji

Grant Partners

15 YEARS OF PARTNERING FOR GOOD

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

Attend an Event

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.

Become a Strategic Partner

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.

Become a Member

Full Circle Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 80% of your donation goes to growing our grant budget and programs.

Make a Donation

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

Carlos Garcia Member since 2012

“ 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.”

PARTNER WITH US TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE

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