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... “Hello BWBG! My name is Kara Blue and I’m very interested in joining this group. I first heard about BWBG a couple of years ago when the previous nonprofit that I worked for, Transition House, was nominated and then received supportive funding from BWBG. It was my first time hearing about a model like yours, in pooled giving, and I thought this was an incredible idea and initiative. I’m very passionate about serving the community and would love to connect with other like-minded women and learn more about what other nonprofits are doing in the Greater Boston Area. Looking forward to hearin...”
Kara Blue - Building connections that serve people
Why I joined... “Jen and I both belong to the book club hosted by our building and she has invited fellow members to attend both virtual and in-person events!”
Nina Norfleet - Impact is a verb.
Why I joined... “I learned about this group from Jen Redman - I am looking forward to getting involved with this organization!”
Maria Garrahan - Member since March, 2025
Why I joined... “Hello everyone! My name is Chantal Dore, and I am excited to join this group after seeing your posts on LinkedIn. I am so excited to network with like-minded women in and around Boston. I am a Content Strategy and Operations Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals after running internal comms. for health systems in Boston, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I live in Medway, MA (a little south of the city), and spend my free time training for marathons, catching up with friends, and enjoying life with my 9-year-old son, Jack. Looking forward to connecting!”
Chantal Dore - Communication Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Why I joined... “I joined BWIB4G because I would like to help community organizations receive resources to help them continue to provide services to those in need. Jumoke’ Crayton”
Jumoke Crayton - Jumoke Crayton, SVB PBWM
Why I joined... “I'm a mom to 2 toddlers - time is commodity I don't have. These seems like a great space to do good with little time commitment!”
Jill Quintiliani - Member since May, 2024
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Food Drive Inc.
our mission is to feed our neighbors.
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Food Link, Inc.
Food Link is working to create a more equitable food system throughout Greater Boston by rescuing and distributing high-quality, customized food to under-resourced communities and by advocating for systems change.
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Womens Lunch Place Inc.
Women’s Lunch Place inspires hope and supports the development of self-sustaining skills for women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. We create a safe, welcoming day shelter community in which we respect the dignity of our guests. We build trusting relationships to provide individualized, integrated services focused on nutrition, health, housing, and economic empowerment.
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Institute of Contemporary Art
The institute of contemporary art (ica) was founded in 1936 as the boston museum of modern art; in 1948, the museum changed its name to become the ica. the ica strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process. for more than a half century, the ica has presented contemporary art in all media - visual arts, film, and video, performance and literature - and created educational programs that encourage an appreciation for contemporary culture. throughout the ica's history it has been at the fore in identifying and supporting the most important artists of its time and bringing them to public attention.
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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 am an interdisciplinary and international scholar and lecturer and an art lover trying to be a good human person, sharing my passion as well as my knowledge to inspire others and support them. As someone who has worke...
Julia Alessandra Harzheim
Interdisciplinary Researcher, Scholar and Art Lover
Community members
93
“I find groups of women (sisterhood) working together for change is power. The need is great and we do not need to tackle large societal issues alone.”
Sara Kilroy
Director of Grassroots Sports based Nonprofit
Given to nonprofits
$ 129,274.52
“Hello! I am super excited to be apart of this community. I am hoping to give back to women focused causes in Boston and to learn more about the wonderful work our local nonprofits are doing in our communities.”
Molly Nugiel
Product Manager at SimpliSafe
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 Boston Women Rising. 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 in business in the Boston area 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 Boston 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.