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Girl Scouts of Northern California’s first Giving Circle Chapter is a network of alums and friends who share a passion for making Girl Scouts accessible to girls from low-income communities in Santa Clara County. By pooling membership donations, the Circle awards grants to programs and projects that build girls of courage, confidence, and character.
The Giving Circle meets four times a year, plus an informal celebration, where members connect with one another, receive council updates, learn about Girl Scout programming, volunteer, and vote on awarding grants. Together, their collective generosity is making a powerful difference in the lives of girls across Santa Clara County and beyond.
We are excited to kick off our 10th fundraising year! Since awarding our very first grants in 2017, we’ve invested $401,696 in Girl Scout programs—and that impact is possible because of passionate donors like you.
This year, we’ve set a bold goal: to raise $100,000, bringing our total grants to half a million dollars. Back in 2017, when we awarded our first $20,700, reaching $500,000 felt like a distant dream. But thanks to our members’ generosity and commitment, that milestone is now within reach.
Together, we can make this landmark year one to remember—and open even more doors for girls as their needs continue to grow, guiding them to develop courage, confidence, and character. Learn more.
Donate now and become an annual member of the Santa Clara Giving Circle today!
Membership deadline: April 15, 2026
Philanthropist: $1025
Emerging Philanthropist, 40 years and younger: $525
We welcome any additional donation amount!
If you have any questions or wish to discuss a more flexible donation plan please contact us at funddevelopment@gsnorcal.org
To donate by mail, send your donation to: Girl Scouts of Northern California Attention: Fund Development 1301 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 200 Alameda, CA 94501. Please notate "SCC Giving Circle" on the check.
2025-26 Santa Clara Giving Circle Dates
October 12, 2025, VOLUNTEER event: Join our Giving Circle community for some fun, hands-on project work and socializing with fellow Hidden Falls Camp fans.
November 5, 2025, LEARN meeting: Juvenile Detention: Trauma, Challenges and Options for Girls. Deepen your understanding of the challenges facing young people navigating the criminal justice system within our local communities. View the recording here!
March 4, 2026, JOIN meeting: Connect with Giving Circle members as we kick start the year with a council update and previous grant impact reports.
May 21, 2026, VOTE meeting: Hear directly from GSNorCal program staff about new grant opportunities, then help decide how the Santa Clara pooled funds are allocated.
June 8, 2026, Outdoor reception: Connect and celebrate in person with Giving Circle members.
Get Inspired:
- Check out the Giving Circle article in Girl Scouts of Northern California’s 2024 Annual Report for more information.
