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 am always looking for impactful ways to network with other women who are doing great things. I'd love to meet like minded business women who are passionate about doing good in the world and their communities.”
Michelle Hart - Passionate about Productivity Solutions
Why I joined... “I want to join Grapevine to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and gain insights for personal and business growth. By being part of this community, my goal is to empower and uplift fellow women in business, contribute to diversity and equality initiatives, and tap into local expertise. Together, we can build a strong network, support each other's growth, and make a positive impact both within the Utah business ecosystem and on a national scale.”
Heather Field - Swagologist and President of Logo Link
Why I joined... “What are we doing with our lives if we aren't doing good?”
elizabeth larchar - COO at OLO Builders, LLC.
Why I joined... “Building a strong leadership community where we can learn from one another, connect with others outside of this organization, and support our community in various capacities. Inclusivity is where it all begins.”
Amanda Westenskow - helping each other get back on their feet - mental health advocate
Why I joined... “I love the idea behind this group! Such a fun way to give back to the community in a meaningful way! I am excited to meet amazing women in leadership in my community. Networking and outreach.”
Ashlee Hopkins - Program Director at New Seasons Treatment Center
Why I joined... “I am focused on working with women locally to improve their circumstances. To educate and support women on ways to thrive and celebrate healthy, abundant, lifestyles. I am a caregiver- like many for my aging mother. Self-care coaching for caregivers is an evolution that has come about organically in my coaching journey,”
Maria Godina - Healthy Life Coach and Registered Nurse
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Rape Recovery Center
The organization is committed to providing crisis intervention counseling services to sexual assault victims, their families, and friends; educating the community about the causes, impacts, and prevention of sexual assault; and advocating for comprehensive medical treatment and respectful legal representation on behalf of victims of this violent crime. the rape recovery centers professional staff and group of certified and committed volunteers work together to educate the community about issues of rape and sexual assault, provide survivors with immediate crisis intervention, and aid survivors in the healing process.
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Utah Diaper Bank
At the Utah Diaper Bank, our purpose is to raise awareness of diaper needs in Utah, create diaper distribution networks and partnerships, and provide diapers to community service partners and families in need throughout the state.
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Paws for Life
Dedicated to animal welfare; animal rescue; foster care; and adoption; community education encouraging the humane treatment of animals.
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Utah Domestic Violence Council
Udvc is the nationally recognized nonprofit domestic violence coalition for the state of utah. udvc's mission is to create a state where domestic violence is intolerable and everyone lives free from fear.
Nominated by Grapevine Giving
February to April, 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
“My name is Alicia Behnken. I was born and raised in Nicaragua and have lived in the USA for 40 years. I have three children (Natalia, Cristiana, and Jacob). My husband is Bill Behnken. I have worked at St. Joseph Ca...
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Alicia Behnken
Warrior that brings visibility of the beauty and freedom of this country
Community members
89
“Together, we can make a difference”
Lisa LaTrovato
Fifty Fabulous Women
Given to nonprofits
$ 10,994.63
“I have a passion for the giving circle movement because it allows a group of like-minded people to strategically change the world! Being a founder of a giving circle that has been around for 15 years has been one of the...
Joy Webb
Circle of Joy Giving Circle
Supporting the movement
Grapevine Giving Foundation
The Grapevine Giving Foundation plays a crucial role in facilitating the launch and growth of groups in the Grapevine network. In order to sustain our efforts in creating new groups, we allocate 50% of your first donation to support our nonprofit organization, the Grapevine Giving Foundation.
This approach ensures that our foundation receives crucial funding while fostering the growth and development of new groups within our network.
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 Utah Women in Business 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 Utah 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 women business leaders in Utah 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.