The Beehive is Closing

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! 

We will leave you with some thoughts from some of YOU, our fellow bees, about what the Beehive has meant for you these past 14 years. Below are some quotes and a word cloud that highlights some of your favorite thoughts, feelings, and memories about the Beehive. 

Bee well Bees and Friends. Continue spreading joy wherever you go. And keep doing good and getting into good trouble. It has been an absolute pleasure giving with you.

Thanks for all you do,

Your Beehive Collective Board

WHAT THE BEEHIVE HAS MEANT TO YOU THESE PAST 14 YEARS: QUOTES FROM OUR MEMBERS

“The Beehive was a positive experience in philanthropy that taught me about the many needs of our community and opportunities to give.”

“I made life long friends through the Beehive. It was my connection to community when I was new in town (years ago now!) And it introduced me to women who are still kicking ass and acting as leaders in all their different professions and life callings!”

“At its core, the Beehive Collective has meant community. We also did some incredible things while we were building community, including cultivating a new generation of women leaders, instilling a sense of philanthropy in young people, investing over $425,000 into Raleigh nonprofits, hosting incredibly fun events, supporting budding local entrepreneurs, and much more. The Beehive Collective is also what set many of us on a clear path of commitment to the Raleigh community and giving back in diverse ways over the last 14 years. What has the Beehive Collective meant to me? Simply, everything.”