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 excited to connect with others who are interested in impacting our community and world through nonprofit organizations. I'm involved in nonprofit work and look forward to meeting others with similar involvement.”
Brenda Reed - Member since January, 2024
Why I joined... “I am passionate about uplifting women and girls and making an impact in the community. I have experience as a woman in science and believe I could help make an impact on others with similar interests.”
Jessica Cicale - Member since October, 2023
Why I joined... “It is a moral responsibility to share with others when we are blessed with abundance. When compelled to take action, it is a disservice to society if we do not follow through. I hope to make a positive impact while meeting other philanthropic individuals.”
Carrie Dotson - CFO at Construction Systems, Inc/ Atlas Door and Hardware
Why I joined... “Advocacy, social justice, and causes that seek to protect humanity have always motivated me. I believe that, regardless of one's faith or lack thereof, our collective purpose as people is to love and take care of one another - nothing less - and that there is no such thing as "other people's children". I want to be a part of making the world a kinder, safer place for my children and future generations. When my kids ask me what I did when the world was so turbulent in the early 2020s, I want to be able to tell them that I donated my time, my dollars, my stuff, my focus and my energy to make wha...”
Jessica Schwarz, SHRM-CP - Event Development Manager at Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
Why I joined... “I am passionate about using entrepreneurship to help our communities and our world, and interested in how this community can help to spread the word and resources of Wagons Ho Ho Ho, and am always eager to connect with like-minded women who know that together we can create so much good in our community.”
Sue Reninger - Entrepreneur & Founder of Wagons Ho Ho Ho
Why I joined... “I'm interested in meeting, learning from, and growing alongside other women business leaders and owners in the Columbus area. We are smarter and stronger when we talk and share.”
Kristen Schmidt - Editor and consultant creating content united by one belief: Words matter.
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Columbus Metropolitan Club
Connecting people and ideas solutions researching innovation through community conversation.
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Harmony Project Productions Inc.
To build a more inclusive society by breaking down social barriers, bridging community divides, and empowering the voices of the people through arts, education, and volunteerism.
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Gracehaven Inc.
To eradicate child sex trafficking in central ohio and provide rehabilitative, trauma informed care to survivors.
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Nellies Champions for Kids Inc.
Nellie's champions for kids mission is to help make life a little easier for kids and teens with cancer.
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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.
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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.
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 received an email invitation and found this group to be very interesting. I like their mission statement and the idea of collaborating with other women in business.”
Tracy Harvey
VP of Operations at Sedgwick
Community members
91
“I want to create a strong personal and professional network with others who love this city to increase my contribution by uniting with others who feel the same. I work for a not-for-profit that allows me the ability to...
Lisa Faith Bonner
It's not just Business... It's personal.
Given to nonprofits
$ 45,176.35
“I believe in giving circles as a really powerful tool for the betterment of our communities.”
Sofie Elisabeth Moeller Ashley
Member since April, 2023
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 Columbus (OH) 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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.