The Giving Institute is pleased to share that a discussion forum feature has been recently added to the Giving Institute website for use by member firms.

Benefits 
The purpose of this members-only feature is to promote information sharing and networking across its member firms of all sizes and markets. This platform is designed to offer members the opportunity to engage with trusted colleagues and thought leaders on meaningful topics affecting the fundraising consulting and nonprofit services industry in a private, secure, and collaborative environment. 

Instructions
To access the forum, first login to your member account. Select the “Membership” tab at the top of the page and then select the “Forums” tab. From there, click on the “General Discussion” link in yellow. This is where the various topic threads will be located. To create a new topic, simply click on the “New Topic” icon. You will be prompted to enter a subject and text in the “Editor” box. After a topic has been posted, other members will then have the ability to respond to a topic. 

Notification Settings 
If you would like to receive notifications when a forum topic or comment has been posted, you will need to update your settings as follows:  

• To subscribe to the Forum Level, select the Forum Actions button and select “Subscribe to Instant Updates.” You will be notified when new topics are added to the forum.
• To subscribe to the Topic Level, click on the name of a topic. Select the Thread Actions button and select “Subscribe to Instant Updates.” You will be notified when new comments are added to this topic. Repeat for all topics as desired. *This setting will not be available until a topic has been created. 

Want to add more individuals to your account?
To provide member-level access to the Giving Institute website to more individuals in your organization, simply email Account Coordinator, Michelle Goldberg at mgoldberg@thesentergroup.com.