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'm looking to get connected with other women to maximize our collective impact on the ATX community!”
Michelle Bisson - Member since September, 2025
Why I joined... “Hello, Everyone! I'm thrilled to be part of Grapevine Giving Circles and our shared mission of supporting so many worthy causes. Giving back is a privilege, and I believe that when we unite around a common purpose, our impact becomes even more powerful. I'm excited to amplify our collective efforts. In my work, I partner with heart-centered women leaders, guiding them to trust in and lead from their feminine power, embrace their authentic authority, and create lasting change in their businesses and communities. I help them live with greater purpose, clarity, and joy - without apology. Let's...”
Gillian Windsor - Igniting Heart-Centered Women to Lead Boldly, Shatter Barriers & Claim Their Feminine Power
Why I joined... “Hi y'all. I am the founder of UYES Consulting. We encourage, equip and empower Leaders that are making the world a better place. The UYES Experts and I provide highly effective coaching, consulting and training services to leaders in organizations that are making a positive social impact. We partner with leaders and business owners to increase leadership effectiveness, optimize business strategies and unlock happier, healthier, higher performing organizations. I joined this group to deepen my understanding of the challenges that we all face as women leaders, to make new connections an...”
Tammy McKinney - Equipping Leaders that are making the world a better place!
Why I joined... “I am eager to join Austin Women in Business for Good because it provides a platform where my passion for children's healthcare and social impact can intersect. As someone deeply committed to improving children's healthcare, I believe in the power of connecting real-world healthcare experiences on the front lines with the principles that drive successful businesses. This organization offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, nurturing a blend of my commitment to healthcare advocacy and my enthusiasm for contributing to the business world's positive influence on so...”
Lindsey Barnes - VP, Operations | Closing Gaps in Children's Healthcare | Connecting Healthcare Realities and Business Success
Why I joined... “I was invited by Gabrielle Leith to join this group! I currently work with small to large nonprofit organizations locally and nationally, and I would love to bring awareness and create impact for incredible local nonprofit organizations. I would also like to bring my knowledge of Diversity, Equity Inclusion, HR, retention, and recruitment to the group to help nonprofit organizations. I also provide free guidance on compensation! Please feel free to reach out anytime! I would be happy to share and provide market insights. I look forward to meeting you all!”
Cheryl Nantang - I am a nonprofit recruitment/hr expert who has extensive experience with diversity, equity and inclusion.
Why I joined... “Hello, Truly looking forward to being apart of this group of powerful leaders while making a difference in our community.”
Amy Kent - Sr Manager Planning & Strategy
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Foundation Communities Inc.
Creating housing where families succeed. affordable housing with supportive social services to educate, support and improve the financial standing of the working poor and their communities.
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
To foster a thriving hill country, inspire greater giving, celebrate legacy and heritage, and steward charitable resources for today and tomorrow.
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Dress for Success Austin
To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.
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Dawa - Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action
Our theory of change is that when we invest in the essential work of Austin’s BIPOC Community Frontliners, the entire community benefits. GIVING TO THE GIVERS through direct investment in the creatives, teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, and service industry workers has an amplifying effect that creates lasting impact on overall community health and well-being.
Nominated by Catherine Nissley
January to March, 2026
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.
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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.
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 joined Grapevine to not just grow my network, but also to better my community. I'm happy to surround myself with women who also want to work towards positive change.”
Kelly Stockdale
CPG Professional
Community members
217
“Hi everyone, Glad to be here. I was excited to learn about this community as I have been looking for ways to get more involved. I am a marketer by day whose scattered brain allows for a lot of other interests: trave...
Sinziana Ursu
Corporate life by day, looking for more.
Given to nonprofits
$ 100,633.04
“Hi everyone! My name is Monica Saavedra and I am a long-time community advocate and supporter of all ATX non-profits. I"m excited to join this group to expand my give-back opportunities and to meet awesome philanthropi...
Monica Saavedra
Corporate communications professional and non profit supporter
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 Austin 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 business leader in Austin 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 Austin 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.