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 want to meet other amazing women in my community and help support causes we all care about. Excited to be joining!”
Mackenzie Ostrem (Manternach) - VP of Client Services at Shift Interactive & Girls Who Code/Tech Journey Nonprofit Leader
Why I joined... “I want to be part of an organization who wants to use their good fortune to impact the community in a positive way.”
Cassandra Kieffer, MBA - Member since January, 2024
Why I joined... “I want to make a difference in my community. My giving strategy focuses on women.”
Denise Kleppe - Community Volunteer
Why I joined... “I recently decided to join GrapeVine, an incredible organization driven by the vision of creating a positive ripple effect in the financial realm by supporting amazing organizations and through the collective effort of like-minded women dedicated to spreading goodness in our communities. By joining GrapeVine, I aim to amplify my impact and enhance my network within my home community. One of the primary reasons I joined GrapeVine is its commitment to making a difference in people's lives through financial empowerment. Through this organization, I can contribute to a cause beyond personal gain,...”
Dr. Claire Muselman - Glitter & Sparkles - Making an impact by helping others illuminate their voice!
Why I joined... “Hi! I'm Angie. I joined this group of women because your mission to support good leadership. We are better together and I have a passion for giving back. This organization will foster healthy relationships that I believe will help educate me, motivate me, inspire me, and keep me going! Be The Light! Together We Can!”
Angie Peter - Founder- Be The Light Foundation & Be The Light Charitable Fund. Lighting up the darkness of addiction. Together We Can
Why I joined... “Hello, I joined this group to meet and support other women that identify as natural and professional leaders in their work space or community. I enjoy learning about non profits in the area and admire those who have space in their hearts for supporting non profits. I am especially passionate in advocacy for improving our mental health services in Iowa, especially among Iowa's youth.”
Kendra Hunt - Passionate about mental health services for Iowa youth
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Urban Bycycle Food Ministry - Des Moines Inc.
The Urban Bicycle Food Ministry - Des Moines is a community-based and non-denominational organization. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this ministry. We do not preach, proselytize, or try to convert. Since 2015, we have been serving radical hospitality — one burrito at a time. What is “radical hospitality”? Every Thursday, all year long, we prepare and deliver hundreds of food and personal items by bike and car to people on the streets, who might be living under a bridge, in a tent next to the river or railroad tracks, or a hole dug in the side of a hill, or subsidized housing. Think “Uber Eats” for people without addresses or the ability to pay.
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Freestore
To support children and families who have escaped abusive situations. the freestore collects furniture and household goods donated by members of the community and gives them (at no cost) to clients of domestic violence services and other agencies as these families begin new independent, productive lives in safe environments. freestore served 336 families in 2019.
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Dress for Success Des Moines
The mission of dress for success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
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Mentor Iowa
The mission of mentor iowa is to provide trained volunteer mentors to abused, neglected, and delinquent children who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by working in partnership with the children, their families, and the community.
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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 Our upcoming events
Joining this group and attending upcoming events will expand your network and give you opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals who share your interests and passions.
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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
“I would like to continue my networking within the Des Moines/Urbandale community and I think that this would be a great opportunity to connect with strong professional women. I look forward to meeting everyone!”
Sara Dean
Helping purpose-driven individuals find the right career to grow in|Career Matchmaker| HR Specialist in Manufacturing
Community members
69
“I would like to connect with other local professional women to make a difference in our community!”
Jodi Allan
Member since March, 2023
Given to nonprofits
$ 63,546.04
“Hello! I'm excited to join this network and look forward to the opportunity to connect with other local, female professionals.”
Ashley Hubler
Member since March, 2023
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 Des Moines Professional 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 professional woman in Des Moines 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 local women leaders in Des Moines 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.