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... “Greetings! I am so excited to (finally) officially join this group! I’m very passionate about making an impact while connecting with like-minded people. I look forward to meeting every single one of you, and for collaborating on making a difference in our local communities. To learn more about my professional background, please connect with me on LinkedIn. To learn more about me on a more personal and human level, please message me any time to chat - I want to meet you! I thrive on connecting in person and so I’d really love to support scheduling in-person events for this group along wit...”
Victoria Strelnikova, M.A. - Founder+CVO, Victoria Strelnikova International
Why I joined... “Hi everyone, I am passionate about joining forces with other women here in Silicon Valley where non-profit work is not top of mind so as to amplify and support the work of local non-profits, especially those that focus on families, education, women, sustainability and the environment.”
Olga Espira - Exec at US-Kenya Non-Profit
Why I joined... “Hi, I'm Nina! I joined to do good in our community and help spread the insane amounts of wealth that exist in the Bay Area to those who need it.”
Nina Horowitz - Passionate about healthcare for all!
Why I joined... “As a long-time volunteer and philanthropist, I am committed to bettering my local community - Silicon Valley. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice and currently working towards a Ph.D. in positive developmental psychology. I have four young adult children and many pets. I look forward to meeting other like-minded women.”
Lisa Kearns - LMFT and Ph.D. student studying positive developmental psychology
Why I joined... “I love the idea of tech women getting together to make a difference.”
Leslie Devlin, CISSP - Director, Information Security at Cityblock Health
Why I joined... “I love the idea of women's collaborative leadership to spread "good" in our area. Looking forward to meeting other like-minded leaders who want to see beyond the "new and shiny" to truly help organizations making a difference in our community.”
Andrea Maes - Collaborative leader and strategic thinker, passionate about education in all of its forms
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Black Girls Code Inc.
The mission of black girls code is to empower young women of color between the ages of 7-17 to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators by introducing them to skills in computer programming and technology.
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Children of Shelters
Children of shelters' mission is to connect some of the 4,000 children living in or being supported by family transitional shelters to the enrichment and educational opportunities they need to better their chances at ending a life (cont on sch o)
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Friends of the Oakland Animal Shelter
Provided free spay/neuter services to hundreds of oakland residents, fund vet care for shelter animals with serious & treatable conditions, support adoptions through behavior training & a robust foster program.
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Oakland Elizabeth House
Oakland Elizabeth House is a transitional program for women with children who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, and/or poverty. Its mission is to support women and children in their transition to independence. Oakland Elizabeth House is dedicated to creating and maintaining a nurturing cooperative living environment of hospitality and respect.
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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
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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 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
“I love the concept of women's collective giving in the local community: That my $100 can become $10,000 or $100,000 will make a valuable impact. Most small non-profits struggle and it would be wonderful to support their...
Debra Weinstein
Development Director
Community members
75
“I would like to connect with like-minded women in the business community to support organizations across Silicon Valley.”
Jennifer Sykora
Member since June, 2023
Given to nonprofits
$ 56,819.23
“I am excited for the opportunity to learn from like-minded women and work together to make an impact through leadership, business, and entrepreneurship.”
Aisha Effendi
Business and Leadership
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 Silicon Valley 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 woman leader in Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley 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.