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 look forward to collaborating with like minded women in the tech space who have a passion for giving back.”
Hilary Rivers - Dedicated Client Executive, with extensive experience in solving business challenges.
Why I joined... “Hi, I'm Peyton! I am a recent college graduate who has just started my career in IT sales! I am new to charlotte (just moved this past Sunday!) and I am looking to meet other like-minded women from whom I can learn from! I am excited to get involved in my new community and I look forward to meeting you all! Please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn, I love making new connections! :)”
Peyton Dewey - Young professional in IT, new to Charlotte and seeking connections with empowering women.
Why I joined... “Committed to helping Charlotte continue its positive growth and supporting areas that give back effectively.”
Lisa Matthews - Member since July, 2023
Why I joined... “To connect with minded, professional women. While new to the technology industry, I’m eager to learn as much as I can, improve the outlook for women in this industry, and support the community.”
Samantha Murphy - Member since April, 2023
Why I joined... “I'm interested in giving back to the community and networking with other like minded professional women.”
Brianna Buckley - Member since April, 2023
Why I joined... “I work remotely and would like to surround myself with empowering women in the Charlotte area.”
Lauren Elick - Account Manager for an Advertising Agency
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Carolina Breast Friends Inc.
The mission of Carolina Breast Friends is to embrace the breast cancer community in a positive environment. We provide resources and education through fellowship and mentoring during any stage of the journey.
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Zealous Empowering Nurterer, Inc
Our mission is to promote healthy eating in the community, to offer a personal space for gardening, and to provide fresh food to community members in need.
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Hope Match
Our organization is all about serving those who are overlooked within our community. Many families work hard to make ends meet, yet do not qualify for government financial aid. These are the people HOPEmatch is dedicated to serving through various programs that intentionally meet physical and personal needs. Our mission is to provide HOPE by matching local needs with compassionate givers. We aim to bring lasting hope and encouragement to the unseen and underserved in our community.
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Salute to Heroes Charlotte
Support public safety, healthcare and military families in their time of need
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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.
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
“As a solo designer working remotely, I'd love to get to know and connect with other designers working in the tech industry in the local area.”
Sharon Choi
Product Designer for a Fitness Startup
Community members
117
“To bring IT a to help causes I am passionate about - give back to the community and help healthcare to be less fractured.”
Jill Vance
Working to bring connectedness to healthcare information!
Given to nonprofits
$ 25,972.27
“I'm interested in charitable giving and the impact we can make collectively. I work remotely and am new to the area, so would especially like to get to know the community!”
Katie Nix
Ops Manager in SaaS
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 Charlotte Women in Tech 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 Charlotte woman in tech 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 tech leaders in Charlotte 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.