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 love the idea of a group of women working together to lift others up. I'm excited to see what good we can do in collaboration with one another in a variety of areas and look forward to meeting other women in our community.”
Nina Burkey - Managing Director at Graceful In-Home Healthcare, providing peace, love and dignity in care.
Why I joined... “I believe in the power of women to effect change; and I would love to be a part of it! "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead”
Melissa Davis-Schmit - Regional Director at Make-A-Wish Nebraska
Why I joined... “Giving back is at the heart of everything I do. I am very passionate about Congenital Heart Disease Non-profits as well as giving back to local charities that align with my passion of helping others.”
Kristi Unick - Purpose Driven + Creating Moments Worth Smiling About
Why I joined... “I was invited, and it looks like an interesting organization. My Community is important to me as well. Although my time is limited right now, I will enjoy participating as I can.”
Susan M. Dunn - Institutional Compliance Specialist for Southeast Community College
Why I joined... “Women who do good is self explanatory and that how I live my life. I would love to network with more women living the same way.”
Megan Harris - Save Kids, Save Lives.
Why I joined... “I'm looking forward to joining and contributing to a supportive group of women in Lincoln who make a positive impact in our community through collective monetary giving and personal connections.”
Catherine Nelson, PhD - Professor of Spanish and Dept Chair Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Poverty Impact Network Inc.
Our mission is to provide hygiene and personal care products to improve the health, dignity and self-esteem of impoverished and vulnerable persons.
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The Arc of Lincoln
We empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to promote and protect their rights and interests, while enriching the quality of their lives.
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Food Bank of Lincoln Inc.
To alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska.
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CASA for Lancaster County
CASA for Lancaster County recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused, neglected, truant and ungovernable children in the juvenile court system. CASA volunteers make sure children's needs are met while they are in the system and assist in moving cases forward so that children do not linger needlessly in foster care. Court Appointed Special Advocates make a difference in children's lives.
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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
$ 50
“I would like to meet more likeminded women to network with and learn from. I also want to learn more about the non-profits in our community and how I can help support the work they do.”
Ann Ames
Insurance Trade Association Leader
Community members
128
“Primarily to meet like-minded women, support local, women-led non-profits as well as connecting my students to the community.”
Caroline (Cara) Burberry
Associate Professor of the Geosciences, interested in climate change and disaster relief
Given to nonprofits
$ 52,844.41
“Hello everyone! Excited to be a part of a community that connects and empowers women while also providing a platform for impactful community involvement.”
Mel Foreman
Personal Risk Advisor at Unico Group, Lincoln
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 Lincoln 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 leader in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.