WGC BIG GIVE MEMBER: gifts of $1,200
Big Give 2023 Registration is OPEN!

2023 WGC Big Give Membership Overview
2023 WGC Big Give Members Are:
2023 WGC Big Give Membership Sign-Up:
Read the 2023 WGC BIG GIVE General Process and Grantmaking Guidelines
* We want to support participation in this process. If a team may need some assistance to participate, please contact us.
- The Big Give 2023 is designed for women who want to learn more about and be directly involved in grantmaking to women and girls in our community.
- The Big Give 2023 will be a fun, fast-paced, "pop-up" giving circle learning and giving experience.
- Big Give Members will each contribute $1,200. (1 vote)
- And, teams of up to 4 women can be formed who collectively give $1,200 as a team. (1 vote per team)
- $1,000 of each Big Give Membership gift will be allocated to the grant pool and $200 will be allocated to our core support efforts.
- This opportunity is open to women 18 years and older who are interested in and able to participate in this two-month giving and grantmaking experience.
- The amount of grants given is determined by the number of women participating.
2023 WGC Big Give Members Are:
- Meeting on May 16 and June 6, 2023 to learn about the philanthropic landscape in Howard County, grantmaking, and our WGC nonprofit partners and programs.
- Will fund nonprofit partners with a demonstrated focus on women, girls, and their families in Howard County, to learn about and discuss together.
- By vote, developing a final list of potential grantees to be considered for final grant awards.
- Gathering for the final vote for grantee awards and celebrate women’s collective giving.
2023 WGC Big Give Membership Sign-Up:
- You can sign-up and give your individual $1,200 payment here or your team payment here, to become a 2023 WGC Big Give Member and participate in this two-month experience.
- Once we receive your $1,200, we will email you to compile an online participant form.
- We will then be in touch with further information about getting started in 2023!
- If you are interested in hosting a team of up to four women who will have one vote, please contact us here.
- Team leaders should communicate with team members regarding your team payment.
- If you are interested in participating and need some support, please contact us here.
- If you have any questions, contact us here.
- Sign-up for the 2023 WGC Big Give! Membership will remain open through April 30, 2023.
Read the 2023 WGC BIG GIVE General Process and Grantmaking Guidelines
* We want to support participation in this process. If a team may need some assistance to participate, please contact us.

The WGC's Big Give 2022 was a wonderful four-month journey of learning, sharing, and grantmaking, where 27 women gave $20,000 together to three nonprofit partners.
Learn more about the WGC Big Give 2022 journey here.
"Being part of the Big Give was a truly humbling experience" said Jessica Terrazas-Moreno. "It was bittersweet to learn that so many amazing organizations in Howard County need extra funds, but they never stop fighting the good fight to help our neighbors."
Let us know if you’re interested in the WGC's Big Give 2023 - numerous women are signing up!
"We firmly believe that women’s philanthropy is shaping the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving" said Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, WGC Executive Director. "WGC's The Big Give is empowering women to support other women in our community now, and in the future."
Learn more about the WGC Big Give 2022 journey here.
"Being part of the Big Give was a truly humbling experience" said Jessica Terrazas-Moreno. "It was bittersweet to learn that so many amazing organizations in Howard County need extra funds, but they never stop fighting the good fight to help our neighbors."
Let us know if you’re interested in the WGC's Big Give 2023 - numerous women are signing up!
"We firmly believe that women’s philanthropy is shaping the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving" said Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, WGC Executive Director. "WGC's The Big Give is empowering women to support other women in our community now, and in the future."