Dear Friends and Fellow Bees,

It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that the Beehive Collective, our beloved Raleigh-centered giving circle, will be closing its doors.

However, all is not lost. The Beehive Collective has had a great run! We have been able to pollinate good in our Raleigh community for 14 years, which is pretty darn good!  As of the end of 2021, we gave away in total $428,814 to 48 organizations. Our dollars have helped to alleviate hunger and poverty in Raleigh. They have protected our green spaces and funded climate activists. They have supported communities of color in the fight against racial injustices, and they have supported several young women leaders in our community, among other important causes. 

We have done a lot and kicked ass! 

And we thank all of the organizations with whom we have collaborated over the years for all your hard work to make our Raleigh community a better place to live and be for all. We wish you all the best in your future adventures. Thank you for all you do in our beloved Raleigh. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you.

Thank you for all you do,

The Beehive Collective Board

What We Fund

THE BEEHIVE IS CLOSING AND SO WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME

Small Grants:

Small grants can range between $1,000- $5,000 and one or multiple may be given every quarter. The membership votes on where money is awarded.

The Beehive Collective focuses grant making on organizations that:

  • Demonstrate work being done in Raleigh.

  • Propose innovative, program-related work.

  • Offer leadership opportunities for women, girls and woman-identified people.

  • Offer opportunities for underserved populations.

What We Do Not Fund

The Beehive Collective usually does not award grants to organizations that:

  • Cannot demonstrate working directly in Raleigh.

  • Cannot demonstrate a need (we are a small grant maker, we like to see that our funds will have a large effect).

  • Cannot show long-lasting effects from using Beehive funds.

  • Seek capital funds (purchasing land or buildings).

  • Propose to use Beehive funds for fundraising.

Beehive Core Values

Diversity & Equal Opportunity: The Beehive Collective is an equal opportunity group that embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, level of income or education, disability, or immigration status.

Community Stewardship: The Beehive Collective seeks to build a more just and sustainable community in Raleigh by connecting people to each other and to our city, promoting civic engagement and investment in local non-profits, and patronizing locally-owned and sustainable businesses.

Leadership: The Beehive Collective works to break down barriers to leadership among young people in Raleigh, especially young women.