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... “Thank you, I am a fledgling writer, serial social entrepreneur, and workplace culture consultant. Four years ago I moved from Nashville TN to the Coachella Valley and have strong interests in getting to know the community better and building community that serves the humans, animals and environments we share life with to be healthy and free.”
Ann Gillespie - Social entrepreneur and workplace culture consultant
Why I joined... “I have always loved serving the community and was involved in community service throughout my youth. While working towards my Master’s in Public Health, my desire to serve those in need grew even more. The idea to work alongside other professional women to strengthen our communities is very exciting!”
Tracie Syed, MPH - In the business of making good nutrition quick and easy!
Why I joined... “To support compassion-driven activities advancing economic development and socio-economic improvement for under-recognized populations in Riverside County”
Caroline Maloney, M.Ed. - Supporting under recognized population access to higher education.
Why I joined... “Sounds like an amazing opportunity to meet some like-minded women locally and be able to give back to the community all at the same time!”
Jennifer Lee - Working together for the common good!
Why I joined... “I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. I work for 2 non-profits (a research lab at the UCR and a non-profit training institute providing low cost therapy to those in need) as well as a private practice. I am looking to build my network and give back to the community. I look forward to meeting more like-minded women committed to making a change in our community.”
Cindy Collins - Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Why I joined... “As a professional and mother living in Riverside, I want to be involved in generating positive change and giving back to my community.”
Sarah Shaum (Cole) - Member since March, 2023
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Independent Living Partnership
The independent living partnership works to ensure the independence and dignity of the elderly and persons with disabilities, their faThe Independent Living Partnership works to ensure the independence and dignity of the elderly and persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers through education and access to empowering services and resources.milies and caregivers through education and
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Riverside City Firefighters Foundation
RCFF empowers our local heroes through comprehensive support for active, retired, disabled and deceased Riverside City Firefighters and their families, provides enhanced safety equipment to its members, and otherwise promotes the improvement of the health and welfare of Riverside City Firefighters, their families, and the community we serve.
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Riverside Meals on Wheels Inc.
Riverside meals on wheels delivers nutritious meals and personal contact to seniors and housebound individuals in an effort to keep them healthy, happy, safe, and living independently in their own homes.
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United Colors of Cancer
A global nonprofit organization committed to addressing the unmet social, cultural, and medical needs of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) cancer community.
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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
“To build a stronger community through the organization, and the charitable work!”
Dr. Rebecca Gehlke
Mental Health Matters!
Community members
111
“I want to network with other women in my community and be able to give back to my community.”
Rachel Nygaard
MSA
Given to nonprofits
$ 19,668.12
“I live in Corona, CA (Riverside County) and would like to be involved in my local community more. My profession has had me in the major cities in SoCal (LA, OC and SD), for business, so I have gravitated to organization...
Tammy Hawkins
Interested in helping others in our community as well as connecting with others who care as well.
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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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.