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 would like to be part of something that helps women in my community.”
Jamie Scott - Working for Diversity, Equality, and Equity
Why I joined... “When we come together, share ideas, great things can happen to support our communities.”
Naomi Star Frye - Merchandising Director, Sysco
Why I joined... “I have a long history of being involved in volunteer and fundraising groups. I find it is the best way to serve my community and help with issues within my grasp.”
Christina Julian - Marketing Operations Manager at Zoot Enterprises
Why I joined... “I strongly believe that women supporting other women and helping others is one of the best ways we can help build bonds and show strength, both in the workplace and at home.”
Bobbi Gilbert, MLS, aPHR - HR Director at Black Cape
Why I joined... “Hi there Grapevine community! My name is Alyssa and I am a designer and entrepreneur. In 2019 I co-founded a creative agency based in Bozeman, MT called Slanted Creative Co. I am interested in joining Montana Women for Good in an effort to connect with my community in a more meaningful and impactful way. I love living in a rural area and running my business from home but I do miss interacting with and collaborating with others. I would like to meet new people who are interested in business, philanthropy, and building a better Montana for all.”
Alyssa Lockwood - Using design to move businesses forward
Why I joined... “I would like to connect with more female leaders in Montana working towards the greater good for the community & social impact”
Amanda Lee - Impact & Social Investing Convening
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Samaritan House Inc.
Provide shelter and basic needs for homeless people. while fostering self-respect and human dignity, samaritan house will encourage the residents' efforts to find employment and housing.
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Disability Rights Montana
Disability rights montana envisions a society where people with disabilities have equality of opportunity and are able to participate fully in community life by exercising choice and self-determination. because of this vision, the mission of disability rights montana is to protect and advocate for the human, legal, and civil rights of montanans with disabilities while advancing dignity, equality, and self-determination.
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Montana Mindfulness Project
We teach mindfulness skills to foster mental health and well-being in Montana communities and schools
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YWCA Great Falls
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. In support of this mission, the YWCA provides services to meet critical needs, promote self-sufficiency, reduce violence, and achieve equal opportunities for all people.
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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
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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.
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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 am philanthropic by nature and want to have more local impact with my donations.”
Abbey Sage
Working to give people more choice in their lives.
Community members
60
“I want to be a part of an organization that gives back to our community. I also want to surround myself with powerhouse women that I can learn from and grow with in my professional career! I also am the founder of a ne...
Salicia Borges
Changing the lives of our community- ONE EYEGLASS AT A TIME!
Given to nonprofits
$ 29,714.42
“Because I know when you get a group of like-minded women together there are infinite possibilities of the good they can do.”
Julie Asher
Member since December, 2022
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 Montana 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 woman leader in Montana 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 Montana 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.