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 joined in order to increase my ability to make a difference in the San Diego community and meet others with similar interests.”
Erin Woodside - Making a difference as best I can!
Why I joined... “After a long chapter in corporate leadership and executive coaching, I recently stepped into my own work through Sharro Solutions, where I partner with leaders and teams to help them build cultures that are aligned, humane, and sustainable under real pressure. I’m drawn to the San Diego Women’s Giving Network because it blends two things I care deeply about: meaningful connection and collective impact. I believe generosity is most powerful when it’s shared, intentional, and rooted in listening to what a community actually needs. The idea of pooling resources not just to give more, but to give...”
Diana Urbina - Founder & Exec Coach at Sharro Solutions - helping leaders achieve their goals and lead with clear identity.
Why I joined... “Amy de Leon is a dear friend of mine and I love the way that she is so inclusionary in all that she does. I so look forward to spending time with her, Diana, Carly and all the extraordinary ladies that make up this tremendous organization. I want to learn more and share in supporting causes that are near and dear to our hearts. Thank you for having me! Christina”
Christina Lawrence - I’m a Financial Advisor working with small family owned businesses and multigenerational
Why I joined... “I am eager to expand my professional network with women who also love San Diego and want to support the community with our time and money.”
Nicole Choi, CEPA® - Partnering with Women to Become Financially Savvy
Why I joined... “I am joining because I want to be part of giving back to my community at large and hope to educate others on our senior population. I hope to be able to mentor and support the group.”
Megan Silverman - Senior living provider on a mission to help seniors and their families
Why I joined... “Hello! Jocelyn here, a new member from This Girl Walks Into A Bar (cocktail mixer line). I'm here to connect with other like-minded women entrepreneurs and support local causes. I'm looking forward to attending events and learning more.”
Jocelyn Dunn - CoFounder of This Girl Walks Into A Bar
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Agape Helpers
New GateWay Solutions Corporation’s mission has always been to provide services to the community which are intended to give support to the most vulnerable. Throughout the first 7 years of operation, these services have included homelessness prevention, business startup assistance, employment assistance and alleviation of food insufficiency.
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Oncology And Kids
Our mission is to provide free quality-of-life and peer support programs that allow children to deal with the emotional trauma that childhood cancer has on them and their families. We exist to help our children develop the tools to cope with the reality of cancer in their lives, through both the short and long-term effects. OAK is driven to build a community of trust and understanding within our population and beyond.
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BeautifulPB
Create a sustainably beautiful Pacific Beach to improve the atmosphere for our local economy, community, guests and visitors.
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Kitchens for Good
The organizations mission is to use food to transform lives and nourish communities by providing people with the skills and support to launch meaningful careers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Congratulations on raising over $4,300 in Q1! Those funds will be gifted to a local non-profit organization to be det
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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
“Networking, thriving, growing, and supporting with San Diego Women Entrepreneurs! Meeting with like-minds gives me an opportunity to support our community and am extremely excited to collectively grow and learn as we m...
Vonnie Delacruz
A Solutions Based Approach To Every Aspect Of Healthcare Delivery!
Community members
285
“I joined this giving circle because real change happens when values and action meet. If you’re someone who cares about making a meaningful impact, then we already speak the same language. I’m also exploring new career ...
Leah Fusco
Executive Assistant | Creating Impact Beyond the Office | Proud to Give Back to People, Pets & the Planet
Given to nonprofits
$ 100,258.09
“It offers not only excellent networking opportunities but the groups focus on professional development and knowledge sharing is enticing. Also, being around like-minded strong women who want to give back to the communit...
Shamika "Mika" Beckley
Business Development Manager Fellow, Parsons Corporation
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 San Diego Women's Giving Network. 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 business leader in San Diego 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 San Diego 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.