Supported nonprofits
By giving, we are helping these nonprofits address critical needs, implement transformative programs, and create a brighter future for individuals and communities in need.
Savannah Professional Women for Good
Birmingham Women for Good
Plano Women for Good
Benefits of Joining
Build New Connections
Meet like-minded people and expand your social and professional network.
Grow Your Influence
You’ll have a direct say in where our pooled funds go and which causes we support.
Amplify Your Impact for Good
With just 100 members donating
Plano Women for Good
Why I joined... “I moved to Madison back in 2013 and am at a place financially now where I want to give something back to this local community. I love Madison, and helping support these local charities feels like a great way to be a bigger part of it. Also, who doesn't want to add some good to the world right now?”
Mary Han - Member since March, 2026
Why I joined... “I’m Elisabeth, a Nurse Practitioner working at SSM and in health tech, with a long history of volunteering in our local community. I’m also a mom of five, married, and love the outdoors and finding ways to connect with others. I joined Madison Professional Women for Good after attending one meeting and being blown away; hearing how you’re helping our community, discovering incredible organizations to support and connecting with such inspiring women.”
Elisabeth Zgraggen - Nurse Practitioner and Health Tech Professional, Active in Community and Family Life
Why I joined... “Hi! My name is Rachel and I am currently a staff accountant with Wegner CPA. I attended the last gather and grant meeting with Sarah Bloom from Wegner and fell completely in love. I think the mission of the group and what all of you ladies do is amazing and I had to jump at the opportunity to be a part of it. Supporting local organizations and women owned businesses are two of the many things I love. I used to own a boutique business before becoming an accountant and understand what women business owners have to go through! Sarah asked me again to be her guest for next weeks gather and grant a...”
Rachel Bakken - Member since August, 2025
Why I joined... “Hello! As a fundraising professional new-ish to the Madison area, I am looking for new opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. The culture of community that Madison and Dane County exemplifies is inspiring and I hope to be able to take part on a larger scale with a group like Madison Professional Women for Good.”
Brontë Mattingly - Individual Giving Officer at Madison Children's Museum
Why I joined... “I moved to the Madison area about a year ago and am looking to get more involved. I was introduced to the group by a friend and am excited to join!”
Bailey Whitlock - Member since February, 2025
Why I joined... “Hello! I work for the State in the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health. I love the important work we do to build youth wellness and magnify the importance of social connectedness by way of collective impact. In part to walk the walk, I'm interested in getting involved locally to amplify projects and passions that are important to me, and that improve the lives of others. I love the idea of MPWG and am excited to meet others in the group!”
Amy Marsman - Research analyst focused on children, concerned about the planet, dedicated to Madison.
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Porchlight Inc.
Porchlight strives to reduce homelessness in Dane County by collaborating with the community to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services that eliminate barriers and empower the individuals and families we serve.
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Green Pastures Living Inc.
Safe, simple senior housing in rural communities ensuring they remain rooted in a familiar setting with trusted guidance and provision through their aging process.
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Madison Cat Project Inc.
Saving cats’ lives through community solutions.
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Yada Project
The Yada Project’s goal is to help people see God working in the world. By highlighting what God is doing globally through individuals and missions, we hope to encourage and stir others into action.
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Naperville Professional Women for Good
Metro Atlanta Women in Business for Good
100 Women Who Care Maui
Fayetteville Women for Good
How it works
Grow your network, enrich your personal life, and make a bigger impact on nonprofits in your local area.
1
Join & Donate
Join our group’s online home and contribute a quarterly donation of
2
Nominate & Discover
Nominate a nonprofit you’re passionate about or discover nonprofits through the nominations of others, and learn about great organizations doing good work.
3
Vote & See the Impact
Vote for the deserving charity from 3 finalists and experience the profound effect of collective giving as the chosen charity receives our substantial pooled donation, and former recipients share updates on how your funds are being used in the community.
4
Connect & Grow
Attend quarterly Gather & Grant events to learn about the nominated nonprofits and network with a dynamic group of like-minded people, expanding your social and professional networks while doing good.
Have questions? We've got answers!
Join the Grapevine team this Wednesday at 10:00 PM UTC and Friday at 4:00 PM UTC to learn about the group and ask any questions.
RSVP for the event on LinkedIn Amplify your giving
Total Impact
We come together each quarter to network, donate, learn about local nonprofits, vote on which ones to support, and work to have a collective impact on our community.
Member quarterly donation
$ 100
“I'm a big believer in using my time and money to assist organizations that help others thrive, as there have been difficult times in my life when I needed and received help. It's important to me to pay it forward and wo...
Erin Maines
Member since February, 2024
Community members
99
“Hello! I'm Megan Sollenberger, the founder and CEO of The Village Diaper Bank. I chose to join MPWG because I deeply believe in the power of women supporting each other to drive meaningful change in our community. I'm e...
Megan Sollenberger
CEO & Social Impact Entrepreneur: Driving Change and Championing Children's Well-being
Given to nonprofits
$ 166,120.51
“To be a part of grassroots efforts to build awareness and positive change in our local community.”
Joyce Zweifel
Working on equal access and quality in healthcare
Your questions answered
Grapevine is a platform that provides our group with an online home that allows us to donate to a shared pool then collaborate to decide which nonprofits to give the money to. They also provide our group with free virtual event planning and hosting support, donation matching funds, and more!
At Grapevine our mission is to help grow the giving circle movement. In order to do that, we’re working to help launch giving circles in new areas and categories where they don’t exist already. That’s why we’re starting Madison Professional Women for Good. As we develop this group, we’ll identify leaders within the group and help them maintain and grow the group over time.
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
1. Contribution
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
The time commitment is as little or as much as you’d like. In general though, most members will spend about 5 hours per year participating in the group. This includes nominating and/or just voting on selected nonprofits once per quarter, as well as attending one-hour events each quarter (four per year), some networking events, and other opportunities to connect with other group members. However, there is no requirement to participate in the events. Additionally, we’d love to work with members interested in getting more involved to help lead and grow the group, which would require a few additional hours per quarter or year, depending upon your capacity.
We don’t charge any membership fees, but our payment processor charges a nonprofit discounted credit card fee of 2.2% + 30¢ per donation (3.5% for AmEx). If you’d like, you can leave an optional amount on top of your donation that supports Grapevine’s work.
Anyone who identifies as professional woman in Madison is eligible to join. This can be for any business type, industry, position, or level. All are welcome!
We’ll reach out to you about the status of your membership within one week. If your membership is approved, we’ll send you the information for joining the group and adding your donation.
Bring about real, lasting change
Be a leader who makes a difference in the world!
Imagine connecting with a community of local women leaders in Madison to give back tens of thousands of dollars to nonprofits in your community each year. It’s a sustained effort that ensures you're doing what you can for your community and the causes you care about most - not just a one-time thing. And you get to do it all by meeting and collaborating with other awesome women across the country.