Member Experience

Pangea Giving members are part of a community passionate about supporting global grassroots change. We come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but share a common belief that we are part of a global community and that a small group of people can change the world.

As a volunteer-led organization, our members have a direct role in the work of running the organizations. Members make decisions about grant funding, work directly with our grant, and plan and participate in community educational events. A small team of our members serve on our board to lead the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Members can participate as much or as little as they like and in any of the following ways:

Learn about global issues. Education is a central part of Pangea’s mission. We hold a variety of events for members and the broader community—from intimate discussions on books shaking up global philanthropy to larger expert panel discussions on the impacts of climate change in the communities where we work. Members can attend these events to learn or bring their own expertise to the table

Participate in grantmaking pods. We support grassroots change through grantmaking. Our members are actively involved in every part of the grantmaking process: scouting potential grant partners, learning about the greatest needs and challenges of a community or region, reviewing grant applications and progress reports, and nurturing direct relationships with our grant partners. We believe that grantmaking should be an open and democratic process and we value building longlasting relationships.

Visit our grant partners. Each year, teams of Pangea members visit some of our grant partners to monitor their progress, build personal connections, and learn more about their challenges. During these site visits, we also scout out potential partners and report back on what is happening in the field to the entire Pangea community. By participating in site visits members help others become more informed about our partner organizations and the regional context. Learn more about site visits.

Share passion and expertise. Pangea members bring their knowledge and experience with them to group conversations, supporting our grantees, and guiding the organization. We value and learn from the unique backgrounds of our members, including organizational consulting, law, finance and accounting, social work, and more.

To learn more about becoming a member, visit our Membership page.