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 am new to the area and looking to connect with like-minded peeps, networking and bring more exposure to/contribute to advancing causes related to climate change and environmental challenges.”
Jennifer Quan - Natural Resource Management
Why I joined... “While I am happy as a monthly donator to groups such as NCAAP, Amnesty International, and Greenpeace, joining a more intimate community sounds like a great way to be more engaged & affect change.”
Jackie Wileman - Tech Recruiter & Force Wielder: "Rebellions are built on Hope"
Why I joined... “Hi amazing humans! I'm a global People Ops professional with 30+ years of work experience and a passion for remote work and mentoring. I'm excited to be a member of this amazing organization. It sounds like a great opportunity to help Long Beach and connect with like-minded professional neighbors. I look forward to meeting and "working for good" with all of you.”
Erica Woods - Humanistic People (HR) Leader & Remote/Distributed Work Enthusiast
Why I joined... “I want to make a difference in my community as well as get to know other professional women in Long Beach who are committed to doing the same!”
Brandi Neal - Content Director — Podcast Producer — Awkward at Parties
Why I joined... “I'm excited to be part of a group of like-minded women looking to network and give back to the community. Plus, I was born and raised in Long Beach and I absolutely love this city!”
Hannah Santy - Member since March, 2023
Why I joined... “I believe in Grapevine's mission to help hundreds of groups around the country direct funds to thousands of nonprofits. There is power in collective numbers. I want to see a positive impact in the LBC!”
Maggie Gisel - Donor Engagement Manager, Food Finders, Inc.
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Civility Development
The mission of CDI is to help young men and women gain integrity, increase academic skills and improve life skills which are essential to becoming an educated, philanthropic, 21st century, law-abiding citizen.
Amount Raised
Food Finders Inc.
Food finders was founded in 1989 to address the disparity between the amount of food being thrown away and the amount of people experiencing hunger daily. food finders was quickly formed, and restaurants, grocers and other food vendors were encouraged to donated food overages to local shelters, missions and pantries serving people in need. the organization grew from serving local long beach nonprofits to one that now serves much of southern california, with more than 350 nonprofit partners, over 700 food donors and an average of 11 million pounds of food rescued annually to address hunger and reduce food waste.
Amount Raised
Pathways to Independence
Provide education, healthcare, counseling, mentoring & assistance with housing, food and clothing to people living below the poverty level.
Amount Raised
New Hope Grief Support Community
At New Hope Grief Support Community our mission is to help bereaved children and families find hope and healing through connection and support
Nominated by Cheryl Vargas
February to April, 2025
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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... Read moreTo re-connect and review nominated nonprofits for each quarterly donation cycle.
Grapevine Member Mixer
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
“It is important to me to support non-profits in my community. This group will allow a greater impact. Plus, I will have the opportunity to interact and connect with other professional women in Long Beach.”
Emily Woodman-Nance
CEO and Co-Founder at At Their Side
Community members
72
“I am excited to be among other professional women with a common interest in making a difference in our community.”
Claudia Ilcken
Realtor at eXp Realty of California
Given to nonprofits
$ 56,114.28
“I like the group format for selection and donation as it seems so much more impactful than just donating as an individual. Plus, I would like to get more involved in my community.”
Amy Graham Fitch
Member since October, 2022
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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 professional women in Long Beach 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.