ROC Giving Circle

The Reimagining Our Community (ROC) Giving Circle is a way for the community to support BIPOC small business through collective philanthropy. The Giving Circle is managed by the ROC Cohort. Its purpose is to facilitate funding to initiatives that support BIPOC-owned small businesses. Money will be awarded to existing 501c3 non-profit organizations that have or wish to develop programming, services, or products to support the development and sustainability of BIPOC-owned small businesses in Lancaster County. The goal is that these funds will bridge gaps within existing resources to ensure that services are equitable in access, participation, and implementation.

What is a giving circle?

Giving Circles bring a group of people with shared values together around a cause to collectively discuss and decide on where to make a pooled gift. People pool money together to make greater combined impact! Learn more about giving circles. 

Join the Giving Circle

Become a part of the ROC Giving Circle by making a donation. You can give one time, or set up a recurring monthly payment.

Apply for a Grant

If you are an organization with a project idea that will strengthen trust among resource providers and BIPOC-owned small businesses, build equitable access to capital, or strengthen community for BIPOC-owned small businesses, apply for a grant from the ROC Giving Circle.

Donation Tiers

  • Collective

    Join the ROC Giving Circle!

  • Bronze

    $250

    Highlight on social media and website

    Personalized Thank you Note from the ROC Cohort

    Reimagining Our Community Decal

  • Silver

    $1,000

    Recognition on the giving circle’s website and annual report

    Receive Quarterly Newsletter

    2 Free Tickets to Annual ROC events

    All benefits of Bronze Tier Membership

  • Gold

    $2,500

    Exclusive networking events: Meet other prominent donors and community leaders

    Featured spotlight: A dedicated section in the giving circle’s newsletter or website to showcase the member’s philanthropic journey

    All benefits of Silver Tier Membership

  • Platinum

    $10,000

    Invitation to join the ROC Fund Advisory Board

    Reimagining Our Communities Plaque

    All benefits of Gold Tier Membership

  • Diamond

    $25,000

    Named sponsorship: Have the opportunity to name a grant or program after the member or their designated honoree

    High-profile recognition at major events and press releases

    All benefits of Platinum Tier Membership

There is no minimum amount to support this fund.

By giving, YOU can become a part of deciding what programs to fund.  For any donation made, we will add you to our email list so that you can stay up to date on ongoing initiatives, gift-making cycles, and the impact made in the community with the help of your support.

You can also split your donation throughout the year by setting up monthly or quarterly recurring payments.

About the Fund

The ROC Giving Circle is housed at the Lancaster County Community Foundation. The fund is 75% spend down for impact now, and 25% endowed for long term impact. All donations are tax deductible.