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.
100 Men Who Care of Southern Maine
100 Men Who Care Emerald Coast
100 Men Who Care Tallahassee
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
100 Men Who Care Tallahassee
Why I joined... “Help our community, connect with others. As a GenXer, I am concerned about the world I/we have created that future generations will inherit. I feel obligated and compelled to do something to improve my/our legacy.”
Matthew Winslow - Psychology Professor at EKU, concerned about the future.
Why I joined... “I'm here to build a community and make a profound difference in the lives of executives and professionals worldwide, enhancing their well-being and success. Together we can provide support, expertise, advocate for mental health in the board room and beyond.”
Aaron Behunin - Executive Coaches for Mental Health
Why I joined... “As a CEO, I personally oversee my company's philanthropy, and I'd like to learn more about how others are making donations and involving their Team Members in philanthropic decisions.”
Jim O'Farrell - Alumni Giving Circle
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Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of wounded warrior project® (wwp) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. our vision is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history.
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Lexington Rescue Mission
We exist to serve and glorify god through christ-centered ministry that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting people in the greater lexington area. <br><br>every day, we see people struggling to survive. people who are hungry. people who are homeless. people who are incarcerated. people who are on the brink of losing everything. starting with practical assistance, we get to know our guests. we get to know their stories, their struggles, and their pain. and we offer hope.<br><br>we encourage them. we pray with them. we counsel them. and we offer the help they need - food for the hungry, transitional housing for men who homeless, training and mentorship for those in jail, and financial assistance for families on the brink of eviction or utility shut-off. <br> <br>most importantly, we invite people into the presence of jesus, who promises true rest for all who are weary and heavy-laden. through him, lives are transformed…today and for eternity. <br>
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Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc.
Through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, we connect leaders, unify the Body of Christ and mobilize people to transform Lexington into a City for God.
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Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild
The purpose of the KBBG is to improve multicultural bourbon tourism in Kentucky, promote community development and professional networking, provide industry-related educational resources to its members, and build working relationships with distilleries both large and small. This agenda will be met through partnering with distilleries to provide local tastings, tours, select barrel picks for KBBG members only, utilizing prominent industry speakers at annual dinners, along providing information-packed monthly workshops to be announced. We will also develop a scholarship fund for minorities entering spirit-related industries. Lastly, we are partnering with the Stave and Thief Society to advocate for members to become Certified Bourbon Stewards.
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Tampa Guys for Good
100 Men Who Care Tallahassee
100 Men Who Care Emerald Coast
100 Men Who Care Emerald Coast
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 definitely support the idea of pooling donations and resources to help make a larger impact in our community. I think this would be an exciting addition to my own giving routines.”
John (Eric) Poe
Charlotte Guys for Good
Community members
28
“I am deeply committed to community outreach in both my personal and professional endeavors. It is an honor to network and collaborate with local leaders while providing uplift to the local community.”
James A. Felton III
Trenton Guys for Good
Given to nonprofits
$ 10,141.47
“I'd love to be part of a community of like minded individuals that makes the world a little better every day. I feel incredibly fortunate and would love to give back. If everyone in a position to give back did, the worl...
Ernest Popescu
Amazon Alumni for Good
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 Lexington Guys 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 local man leader in Lexington 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 men leaders in your community 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 men across the country.