The co-founder, Fatima, wanted to start a giving circle that reflected her values, identity, and passions. The 11 founding members represent a wide range of talents, life experiences, passions, and abilities. Just as our founding members reflect a range of identities, we seek that in our membership. 

Collective 365 was established with the intent to unite individuals who want to invest, learn from, and celebrate Black & Brown communities. Collective 365 is composed of individuals who seek to support positive change and sustainability in communities of color in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, VA) by combining resources. Collective 365 is reimagining philanthropy by removing barriers for individuals to become philanthropists and those seeking funding. We do this by offering three types of memberships and providing grant funding and capacity building opportunities to our grant applicants. Our ability to support community sustainability is achieved when we center Black & Brown folks as decision makers and thought leaders in their communities. Collective 365 provides Black & Brown communities the platform to define their needs and solutions.

The members’ investments and donations from the community are used to support the grant fund. During the year the members attend educational & networking events to become informed and engaged community members.

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Collective 365 11 Co-founders:

Felicia Baez Smith, Allison Gilbreath, Ryan Gilbreath, Jenaé Harrington, Julian L. Marsh II, Bianca Myrick, Abbey Philips, Frank Pitchford, Fatima M. Smith, Amanda Thompson, & Griff Yancey

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Collective 365 Founding Board Members:

Abbey Philips, Allison Gilbreath, Amanda Thompson, Ashley Gaddy Robbins, Bianca Myrick, Felicia Baez Smith, Jenaé Harrington & Ryan Gilbreath

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Rest & Joy Founding Advisory Board Members:

Abbey Philips, Bianca Myrick, Daryl Fraser, Fatima M. Smith, Jessica Smith, Kristin Lennox, Lenise Mazyck &  Vanessa Durrant

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