MAMA BEARS GIVING CIRCLE

Support. Educate. Empower

The world can be a cruel place for LGBTQ+ youth

The Mama Bears Giving Circle is a community of monthly donors that come together to give, learn, and issue grants collectively to LGBTQ+ nonprofits working to make the world a safer and more inclusive place for our children.

Founder of Mama Bears, Liz Dyer, leads an online community of 40,000+ moms who come together to love, support, and empower parents of LGBTQ+ youth and the LGBTQ+ community. The community encourages every parent with a LGBTQ+ child to fully affirm and celebrate their child as they are. Read more about Mama Bears here!

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Directly support the LGBTQ+ community

Join Mama Bears Giving Circle

The Mama Bears Giving Circle is dedicated to funding nonprofits that support the LGBTQ+ community. When you give to the Mama Bears Giving Circle, 10% of your donations will go directly to The Real Mama Bears to continue their great work and the remainder of the grants will be issued equally to the nonprofits listed below.

GIVE ONE TIME

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

All Giving Levels

Nominate nonprofits for grants twice a year
Vote on approved nominated nonprofits in each grant round
Follow what projects have been funded and see the impact made
Receive Recording of Annual Town Hall Meeting with Legacy Collective Leadership Team
Invitation to Virtual Quarterly Dinner ‘n Learns

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$25+

/month

$50+

/month

$100+

/month

Invitation to Live Recording of Annual Town Hall Meeting with Legacy Collective Leadership Team

$250+

/month

Invitation to Annual Investor/Founder Gathering with the ability to purchase (2) tickets

$500+

/month

(1) Free ticket to Annual Investor/Founder Gathering and the option to purchase (1) ticket for a guest

$1,000+

/month

(2) Free tickets to Annual Investor/Founder Gathering and the option to purchase (2) ticket for guests
Invitation to annual DREAM Meeting with the Legacy Board & Leadership Team

$25,000+

/annually

(4) Free tickets to Annual Investor/Founder Gathering
(2) Free tickets to VIP Hour with Legacy CEO, Chair, Co-Founder & Nonprofit Speakers Prior to Gathering
Invitation to annual DREAM Meeting with the Legacy Board & Leadership Team

OTHER

/month

Mama Bears Giving Circle 2023 Spring Grant Round

Process

Nomination Window
Vetting Process
Voting Period
Announce to Nominees

Timeline

January 9 – 27
January 30 – February 24
February 24 – March 10
March 31

Corporate Sponsorships

If your company is interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please contact mbgc@legacycollective.org

We are currently raising funding for the following organizations!

Kaleidoscope Youth Center

Kaleidoscope Youth Center serves and supports LGBTQ+ youth and young adults by providing supportive and collaborative services that encourage individuals to stand in their strengths, their power, and to stand for a world where everyone can be their most confident, authentic self. KYC seeks to recognize and challenge systems of power that perpetuate barriers and injustice in young people’s lives.

Resilience1220

Resilience1220 provides free counseling services to youth ages 12-20 in the mountain communities west of Denver. Through counseling, support groups, and community outreach, they work to raise awareness of the social, emotional, and mental health issues young adults face, and provide the necessary life skills to empower youth and their families to create wellness and resiliency in their lives.

The Equality Crew

The Equality Crew exists to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to gather and have fun being their true selves. The organization dreams of communities across Arkansas where ALL LGBTQ+ youth are loved, appreciated and welcomed in ALL spaces. The Equality Crew works to make this happen through hosting fun gatherings, community trainings, and raising their voices!

TransFamily Support Services

TransFamily Support Services works to guide transgender and non-binary youth along with their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive hub of resources for trans individuals, families of trans youth, and overall LGBTQ+ Community.

Previously, the Mama Bears Giving Circle has raised over $150,000 for the following organizations thanks to the generosity of our donors!

Each of these LGBTQ+ focused nonprofits have received varying amounts to continue their amazing work. Plus, Real Mama Bears has received a percentage to help further their reach!

Kind Clinic

Resource Center

Covenant House Washington

Keshet

The Trevor Project

Gender Spectrum

Tyler Clementi Foundation

GLSEN

FAQ’s

1. What’s a giving circle?

It’s a community of like-minded people who come together to give, learn, and collectively issue grants to nonprofits.

2. What is Legacy Collective?

Legacy Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that’s been gathering communities of passionate givers for more than seven years. Since 2015, they’ve raised more than $6 million.

3. How much should I give?

Suggested giving levels for the Mama Bears Giving Circle are $25/mo, $50/mo, $100/mo, $250/mo, $500/mo, and $1,000/mo. However, everyone is welcome to give at a level that works for them.

4. Can I just give one time?

The success of the Mama Bears Giving Circle is in recurring, monthly donations. However, one-time donations are certainly accepted and appreciated.

5. Can I nominate an organization to receive a grant?

Yes! Members of the Mama Bears Giving Circle will eventually be able to nominate and vote for other wonderful nonprofits impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

6. I’m not a Mama Bear. Can I still give?

Yes! While Mama Bears are leading the way, we invite everyone to join us. Whether you are an LGBTQ+ person or an ally of the community, this giving circle welcomes anyone who wants to see the world become a safer & kinder place for LGBTQ+ youth.

7. How else will funds be used?

Glad you asked! When you give to the Mama Bears Giving Circle:
• If you pay by credit card or ACH through this website, the 5% processing fee goes to Pure Charity. If you would like that waived, you can contact Legacy Collective about donating directly to them via check or ACH.
• 10% of your donations go to Legacy Collective for the administration and operating costs of this Giving Circle
• 10% of your donations will go directly to The Real Mama Bears to support their work of empowering and encouraging the mothers of LGBTQ+ youth
• The remainder of the funds will be issued via grants equally to the nonprofits listed below.

MAMA BEARS GIVING CIRCLE

Support. Educate. Empower

The world can be a cruel place for LGBTQ+ youth

Directly support the LGBTQ+ community

Join Mama Bears Giving Circle

All Giving Levels

$25+

/month

$50+

/month

$100+

/month

$250+

/month

$500+

/month

$1,000+

/month

$25,000+

/annually

OTHER

/month

Mama Bears Giving Circle 2023 Spring Grant Round

Process

Timeline

Corporate Sponsorships

We are currently raising funding for the following organizations!

Previously, the Mama Bears Giving Circle has raised over $150,000 for the following organizations thanks to the generosity of our donors!

Kind Clinic

Resource Center

Covenant House Washington

Keshet

The Trevor Project

Gender Spectrum

Tyler Clementi Foundation

GLSEN

FAQ’s

Thank you deeply for your generosity!

Call or text (512) 920-3755

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