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 passionate about giving back, supporting causes that matter, and connecting with other women who are committed to making a difference.”
Susan Vitale - Financial Services Professional
Why I joined... “Hello! I am trying to increase my network and am looking for opportunities to get involved in my local community as a Chicago native. I moved back to Chicago four years ago and am trying to rebuild my connections in the city.”
Vesselina Pentcheva - Strategy and Sustainability Leader
Why I joined... “Hello Everyone, I moved to the area recently and am looking forward to contributing to the community while making meaningful relationships along the way.”
Maghen Hannigan - Member since December, 2024
Why I joined... “Exceptionally focused and resourceful fundraiser with a superb work ethic looking to brainstorm with like minded people. I am a "military brat" and part of a Blue Line family - I am eager to have a direct impact on Police, Veterans, families, and community by providing support and utilizing skills acquired through 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Laura Minelli - Passionate lover of all things Blue! Lead fundraising strategist for NFP Light the Line.org
Why I joined... “I am a mom of two girls that has decided to build a life in Chicago. I spend a lot of my time volunteering with local non profits as well as working for one. Sales is my profession but helping is my passion. I want to show my girls that we can make a difference in our community. My other hobbies are reading, working out and spending time with my husband and family.”
Lindsay Siebert - Chicago sales professional with a passion for volunteering and philanthropy
Why I joined... “I'm passionate about working in collaboration with others to help those in need and promote positive change. There are many community health programs that target homelessness and food insecurity and organizations serving LGBTQIA+ communities, addressing child welfare and helping other marginalized communities in Chicago, and I hope our work through the Chicago Professional Women for Good Leadership can provide additional needed support.”
Anne Unger - Senior communications and public relations leader
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Salt and Light Coalition
We affirm and promote participation in all of our activities without regard to race, color, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin, and without requiring adherence to any religious belief or creed.
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The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights
The mission of the young center for immigrant children’s rights is to promote the best interests of immigrant children with due regard to the child’s expressed wishes, according to the convention on the rights of the child and state and federal law. the young center is a champion for the best interests of children who arrive in the united states on their own, from all corners of the world. we serve as trusted allies for these children while they are in deportation proceedings, advocating for their best interests, and standing for the creation of a dedicated children’s immigrant justice system that ensures the safety and well-being of every child. the young center’s goal is to change the immigration system so that children in immigration proceedings are recognized as children, and best interests are made a part of the decision making process.
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Garbage Gals
Our mission is to clean up neighborhoods, create camaraderie, and show how small steps can lead to big change across Chicago.
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Digs With Dignity Corporation
We aspire to break the cycle of homelessness by furnishing homes with creative, custom designs using sustainable, upcycled solutions.
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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.
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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
“Grapevine marries two forums for which I'm passionate: business and philanthropy”
Julie-Ann Graziano Klein
Strategic benefits implementation
Community members
144
“I'm passionate about community building and giving back to organizations who are working to improve the lives of those around us. I'm excited to be part of this group and to get to know others while supporting these eff...
Mary Cate W Kuhl
Member since August, 2023
Given to nonprofits
$ 40,538.27
“I've just relocated to the Chicagoland area, and would love to be connected to a group of like-valued professional women to positively impact our communities.”
Sarah Greenwell
Strengthening tech start-ups by diversifying their leadership teams
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 Chicago 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 in Chicago 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 professional women in Chicago 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.