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... “Hello all! I am a father of two boys, working for a midsized global IT and professional services company, mainly as a FastTrack Manager. I've worked with many non-profit and education customers in my time here, assisting with M365 onboarding. I'm excited to grow and connect with like-minded people and help wherever I can!”
Matthew Brooks - IT Professional | Investor | Father | Human
Why I joined... “To connect with fellow alumnies and better the local and global communities”
Kati Hvidtfeldt - Business Development Pro
Why I joined... “I love that a group like this exists. Microsoft was a transformative experience for me and alumni network has been a source of strength. I’m excited about the potential for likeminded folks to enact change they want to see.”
Annan Patel - Product & Engineering Leader
Why I joined... “I'm primarily interested in networking and understanding if there are others trying to solve the same problem I am and if there are ways to team up. Through the Sujeeth Foundation I'm trying to deliver a tools to help students unlock the potential of education. I think it starts by encouraging students to be mindful of what they are trying to achieve. Equipped with that knowledge, students can participate with placement advisors to maximize impact from education. I would love to go on this journey with other people and I'm hopeful that I may meet some folks here.”
Avi Sujeeth - Unlocking Opportunity through Education
Why I joined... “I was asked to join as an alumni of Microsoft but, after reading about the group, I am interested because philanthropy and advocacy have always been my thing! I believe giving back is essential to moving the world forward in a positive, equitable manner.”
Nikkia Carter - Technologist, Tech Leader, Speaker, Author, and Advocate
Why I joined... “I want to be part of a group who are funding societal change”
Be Bold for Change Nickie Smith - Chief Champion of Gender Equality
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Urban Coders Guild
To eliminate barriers to tech careers by providing underrepresented youth with the skills, mentorship, and industry access needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. We’re here to make sure every student—regardless of background—has the opportunity to succeed in tech and transform their future.
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Youth Code Jam San Antonio
Creating inclusive opportunities for all youth to experience computer science and explore with code.
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University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association
To advance the art and science of medicine and to enhance the lives of all graduates by: fostering a collegial atmosphere among students, alumni, and faculty through publications and forums that present new medical knowledge, elicit discussion among physicians and medical students, and keep members informed of one another's professional activities; cooperating with the university of alabama school of medicine to achieve its highest goals as an institution of learning and as part of a teaching hospital; encouraging medical students to aspire to the highest ethical, professional, educational, and clincial standards, as well as to maintain the integrity of the physician/patient relationship; striving always for excellence in patient care and medical training; ensuring that funding be sustained, indeed increased, for medical training and research vital to the future of the medical profession.
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OURSPACE WORLD, INC.
We help systematically disadvantaged farmers, builders, healers, and educators attain sovereignty and sustainability through partnerships and wise resource acquisition and management.
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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
$ 100
“I recently heard about the group from a few friends, so when I saw the invitation, I took it as a sign. I believe in "Paying-it-Forward": I am an immigrant, a son of a refugee, raised by my mother, who made sure I was w...
Majdi Haroun
Technologist | Interloper | Symmathecist
Community members
98
“Maintain contact with MSFT colleagues and build new networks where I can add value to others.”
Luis Fonseca
Changing Healthcare’s Paradigms with Technology
Given to nonprofits
$ 18,519.78
“Hi MS Alumni, Glad to he here. I would like to join so that I can use my position of privilege to make the world a better place”
Dr. Sajid Farooq
Director of Innovation at Nike
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 Microsoft Alumni 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 Microsoft alum 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 Microsoft alumni to give back tens of thousands of dollars to small nonprofits 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 industry leaders across the country. *Microsoft and Microsoft Alumni Network are not officially affiliated with this group. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or feedback.