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! I'm Jesse and I live just outside of NYC in NJ. I first entered the tech world in 2015 building electronic discovery systems for the legal team at Uber. In 2018 I moved to Lime, the micromobility company. I transitioned into the Trust and Safety world while there until I joined Tools for Humanity. Now, I head the Trust and Safety team for an incredibly ambitious project. Providing proof of humanness in the age of AI. Of all my experiences, Peace Corps was the most impactful. This is why I'd like to pursue opportunities to be of service. I am looking forward to contributing!”
Jesse Murray - Trust & Safety; ex-Peace Corps (Cameroon)
Why I joined... “As a nonprofit leader and a Latina from the South Bronx, I have a laser focus to provide equitable opportunity and resources for people from historically underrepresented groups. Community is what built me. Having been raised in section 8 housing in the South Bronx, my mom instilled that no matter what your station in life you always have the opportunity to be of service to support and provide access to others. On our block we were each other's fundraisers, translators, advocates, and most important of all, the most hype group of people to celebrate wins as they came. When I think of my career...”
Joliz Cedeño - Executive Director at Techqueria
Why I joined... “Hello NYC Tech for Good Community, I'm Fred. I work in the philanthropy sector, specializing in data and analytics, so joining this group aligns perfectly with my passion for utilizing technology to enhance social impact. I'm eager to collaborate and contribute insights from my experience and am looking forward to connecting and working together!”
Fred Barrionuevo - Member since January, 2024
Why I joined... “Hello everyone, good to be connected. I am a serial tech entrepreneur specializing in AI and LegalTech. I have been very fortunate in my career and would like to contribute whatever I can to those doing good in my city and beyond. Excited to meet you all and work together to give back to our community.”
Derek Schueren - Serial AI Tech Entrepreneur
Why I joined... “I’m grateful for every woman who invites their friends, neighbors, families, and colleagues to join her in this journey to make a difference in our community”
Teresa Smith - Founding President VCWWC
Why I joined... “I love facilitating this fledgling giving circle! There is so much potential for collective action in our community and it’s so rewarding to see the difference we are making together.”
Caitlin King Khoury - Phoenix Collective Giving Circle
Tell us about yourself!
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Juneteenth Nyc Inc.
JUNETEENTH NYC celebrates freedom for all worldwide. It promotes unity and builds self-esteem through reflection, education, and through acknowledgement of achievements. This event encourages people of all races, nationalities and ethnicities to join together to support and participate in Juneteenth celebrations.
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Health Justice Initiative Inc.
Health Justice Initiative’s mission is to promote more just and equitable healthcare, where people of color and other underserved groups can achieve optimal health and well-being. We strive to address the racial and other disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through litigation, mediation, community organizing and empowerment, and policy advocacy. The future we see for New York is one where race, social, and economic factors no longer determine health outcomes, where residents have both the medical care and legal support they need to thrive, not just survive.
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Clearpath Foundation
We are an independent volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps houseless, at-risk young adults, and those phasing out of foster care find the resources they need. Our free-to-use ClearPathNYC Portal helps young people find, filter, and apply to programs designed to elevate them from potential homelessness and build a better life. These resources include: shelters, mental wellness services, food resources, academic support, workplace skills, maps of public facilities, and more!
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DataKind, Inc.
Datakind harnesses the power of data science in the service of humanity by focusing its resources on strengthening the national and global impact of nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations, governments, and other charitable organizations.
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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 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
“My giving circle group helped to have people in my center of influence to see me in a different light. I’m not just a successful realtor, I’m a giver. A supporter of my community.”
Lynne Kelleher
100 Women Who Care Bucks County
Community members
47
“I joined the Giving Circle because I believe in the power of collective action. Now more than ever it’s imperative to be an active and engaged community member.”
Mandy Lothner
Phoenix Collective Giving Circle
Given to nonprofits
$ 5,347.03
“There’s such a good feeling at the end of the meeting, a feeling like ‘We did this for our community tonight.’ It’s such a warm feeling. And it’s even better the bigger the group is.”
Claire Roubal
100 Women Who Care of the Treasure Coast
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 NYC Tech 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 tech in NYC 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 tech in NYC 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 tech professionals across the country.