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 joined this group because I was impressed with the mission and the networking of local community.”
Dawn Lissy - Board Chairman - NeuroAlly Family Fund
Why I joined... “I've been in client success for 2 years. There are not many local opportunities (since I work remotely) within my company to "give back" or volunteer with local non-profits. Certain causes are important to me and I'd like to explore what this group is all about!”
Kaitlin Kulp - I work in client success and care about world success!
Why I joined... “Hello! I am Pamela Fletcher and recently joined the group to get to know local professional women while impacting the Colorado Springs Community. I am the Owner Operator of Express Employment, Colorado Springs North location. I love my local community and am eager to be connected with other professionals to positively impact our city.”
Pamela Fletcher - Member since February, 2024
Why I joined... “To make an impact in my community and meet other female professionals.”
Beth Essendrop - Member since December, 2023
Why I joined... “I'm a single mom new to Colorado and am interested in networking and meeting likeminded people. I look forward to getting involved in the community!”
Melanie Sayers - Member since November, 2023
Why I joined... “I love the idea of helping make a difference in the community and connect with others.”
Abbie Kohlman - Member since November, 2023
Tell us about yourself!
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Code 4 Outdoor Inc.
Code4Outdoor, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting and improving the mental health and well-being of 1st responders through outdoor activities such as cycling, skiing, climbing, hiking, among others. We recognize the challenges and emotional strains faced by these brave individuals and firmly believe that engaging in epic events, created and executed by our team of like-minded individuals, enables them to build a strong support network and becomes a powerful tool in fostering their healing, resilience, and overall wellness
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Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Springs
The Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition of Colorado Springs seeks to make the Pikes Peak region a safer place for immigrants by standing with and protecting immigrants facing obstacles in everyday life, including housing, finances, healthcare, well-being and apprehension/deportation. We do this by supporting and connecting them to the valuable resources in their communities, educating faith communities on issues of immigration and activating them in the coalition’s work, advocating for policy change, and providing sanctuary in a host church to vetted immigrants facing imminent deportation.
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Family Connections
Our Family Connections programs help families thrive, not just survive. From families experiencing poverty, or crisis, who are homeless, or on the verge of homelessness, to those seeking educational opportunities for their children, or simply needing access to children’s basic needs, families can access the appropriate program to help meet their needs, including Life Coaching, the Family Resource Center, Children’s Closet, Family Emergency Services, and Parent & Early Education.
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Pikeride Inc.
Elevate our community with a fun, healthy, planet friendly, and cost-effective way to get around.
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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 Friday at 4:00 PM UTC and next Wednesday at 10:00 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 believe in the power of social good and am looking forward to being part of a collective impact with a new community.”
Molly Danner
Member since October, 2023
Community members
128
“I'm always looking for ways to be more involved in the community, and to surround myself with positive, and empowering women who celebrate each others success!”
Brittany Lamelza
Account Executive for Goodwill Staffing
Given to nonprofits
$ 81,410.06
“Our family is new to the Colorado Springs area (we moved in July 2022) and this would be a great way to marry my focus on philanthropy with creating connections in our area. Looking forward to this great opportunity. S...
Deanna Perkins
Connecting people and companies to the right resources for their needs
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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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.