Charlotte Chapter

The Fifty Fabulous Women Giving Circle (FFWGC) Charlotte Chapter is a community of philanthropic women who combine their financial strength to improve the lives of women and children in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. As an all-volunteer organization with no overhead, 100% of member contributions go directly to programs that align with our mission.  

The FFWGC Charlotte Chapter launched in 2021. Members meet four times per year to pool resources, hear presentations from three finalist organizations, and select the organization that will receive grant funding.

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2024 Meeting Dates

  • March

    March 6 at 6 p.m.

    Grant Deadline: Feb. 14

    Fiore
    14825 Ballantyne Village Way
    Suite 135
    Charlotte, NC 28277

  • June

    June 5 at 6 p.m.

    Grant Deadline: May 15

    Fiore
    14825 Ballantyne Village Way
    Suite 135
    Charlotte, NC 28277

  • September

    Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.

    Grant Deadline: Aug. 14

    Fiore
    14825 Ballantyne Village Way
    Suite 135
    Charlotte, NC 28277

  • December

    Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

    Grant Deadline: Nov. 13

    Fiore
    14825 Ballantyne Village Way
    Suite 135
    Charlotte, NC 28277

Standing Committees

  • Grantmaking

    This committee uses a rigorous, three-phase review process, including site visits, to vet grant applicants. Members review proposals with final recommendations being made to the full Giving Circle membership for ratification.

  • Partnering

    This committee conducts periodic follow-up and evaluation throughout the year, engaging grantees in an informal assessment of progress toward grant goals and objectives. Grantees complete a year-end evaluation of grant outcomes.

  • Communications

    This committee is responsible for the content of media releases, our website, our social media profiles, and other FFWGC literature.

  • Membership

    This committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. They maintain ongoing contact with members, creating and maintaining open lines of communication.

Grant Eligibility Guidelines

In order to be eligible for a grant from FFWGC Charlotte Chapter, your organization must:

Be a registered 501(c)3

Have an annual operating budget of $2 million or less

Be based in and providing services within the greater Charlotte, NC area

Promote the well being of women and children throughout the greater Charlotte, NC area

Please note that we prefer to support grassroots organizations!

Apply for a Grant

If you meet our grant criteria, fill out the form below to be considered. Please note that you must be available to make a 5-minute presentation to the Giving Circle. Only complete applications will be considered. We look forward to considering your application!

Please note: In order for your application to be considered complete, please email a copy of your current annual operating budget to us at ffwgccharlotte@gmail.com.