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 have been a founding member on another 501c foundation with a similar business model. We work strictly with volunteers and donations. Annually, we grant funds to 6 organizations that serve the locally community. I believe in this model and welcome an opportunity to experience the joy and gratification of seeing how we can impact our local communities for the better.”
Denise Welsh - Real Estate Broker in Santa Clara County
Why I joined... “I joined the group to connect with like minded professionals serving underserved communities. I was raised in East San Jose, CA. Despite facing difficult circumstances growing up, my single mother instilled in me the values of strength, hard work, and the importance of surpassing the negative influences around me. Community service and volunteer work have been integral parts of my life for as long as I can remember. My story is both common and deeply personal. My father experienced homelessness for a couple of years, and as a child, I witnessed firsthand how his PTSD, stemming from his comba...”
Serena Muindi - Empowering and Changing the Trajectory of Marginalized Children’s Lives Through Educational Perseverance
Why I joined... “Sounds like a powerful way to make a difference in tandem with like-minded women.”
Sirena Ong - Member since August, 2023
Why I joined... “Hello, I'm Sandy Hughes, Sr. Tax Director at Broadcom. I'm joining Grapevine because it looks like a great way to get more involved in areas that I'm passionate about.”
Sandy Hughes - Member since July, 2023
Why I joined... “I am very excited to be able to meet other like minded women in my community while continuing a life of social impact!!”
Valerie Mondo - Member since March, 2023
Why I joined... “I'd love the opportunity to give back and appreciate the collaborative effort to find new local places we can help. I also look forward to connecting with other like-minded local professionals!”
Theresa Wellman - CEO/Founder at Homeowner Experience Real Estate
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Parenting With A Purpose
Parenting With a Purpose is a nonprofit that aims to uplift, empower, and inspire families in the African American communities through education and entrepreneurship endeavors.
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Ivy Rose Community Foundation
The goal of the Ivy Rose Community Foundation is to serve the greater Silicon Valley community through building partnerships and providing community programs in the areas of health, education, and family strengthening.
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My Roots Are Rich Inc.
My Roots Are Rich is a social justice nonprofit that aims to fight systemic racism in the education system. We bring light to the rich history of people of African descent, which is often times left out of the textbooks. By being the narrative of change we will educate all people in how they view those of different cultures.
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Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact
To change the lives of youth who suffer from bullying, depression, violent lifestyles, unhealthy relationships, and unstable families.
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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.
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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 Friday at 4:00 PM UTC and next Wednesday at 10:00 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
“Great way to network and give back at the same time.”
Rachel Silveira
Member since November, 2022
Community members
72
“As an international business woman, with a mission to lead the mental wellness revolution, I am passionate about building community. I believe we can make the world a better place when we work together with purpose, pa...
Deana Kitajima
Certified Mental Wellness Coach @ drKitCoaching.com "Changing lives from the inside out!"
Given to nonprofits
$ 34,481.74
“Nothing like coming together as a community while supporting a good cause. So excited to be part of this group!”
Sunaina Arora
Member since October, 2022
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 Jose Women in Business 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 business leader in San Jose 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 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.