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 was born and raised in San Francisco, now living in Oakland for about 3 years. I have been working as a Financial Advisor in the Bay Area since 2018, supporting individuals in the public sector and non-profit space with personal financial literacy and guidance on saving/investing. I work in an industry that traditionally works with high-net worth individuals, which feeds into the problem of the widening wealth and education gap through generations. It is very important to me to provide access to financial resources to our community and those that may otherwise be neglected. After looking th...”
Susan Vidalon-Suzuki - Financial Advisor - financial literacy to non-profit leaders & employees
Why I joined... “Hi! I recently joined the board at Family Paths, a community-based organization serving individuals and families with a focus on mental health services and parenting classes, located in Oakland, CA. I am interested in join this group for the networking with like minded individuals looking to make an impact in Oakland and fundraising opportunities for the agency I represent. I am excited to be joining the Oakland Alliance at this time and look forward to working with you all to make in impact in our communities!”
Andrew H. Chen - Member since September, 2023
Why I joined... “Hi all , I joined to help Oakland non-profits better execute their goals, as well as create synergy with other non-profit board members. I'm on the board of the Dimond Improvement Association and chair their Public Safety Committee. I care deeply about improving the quality of life for not only residents in the Dimond, but for all of Oakland.”
Kevin Whittinghill - Dimond Improvement Assocation
Why I joined... “It was impressive to raise $2,000. But now I’ve raised over $20,000, from over 100 people, and it’s still growing. That’s something pretty amazing to me.”
Bridget Conway-Taylor - Black Trans Lives Thrive
Why I joined... “Together, we can make a difference”
Lisa LaTrovato - Fifty Fabulous Women
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City Slicker Farms
We reinforce self-sustaining access to food and build community through urban farming, education, and recreation.
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Oakland Kids First
Oakland kids first amplifies youth voice, leadership, and power to create engaging and equitable public schools where all students learn and achieve.
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Health and Human Resource Education Center
Health and human resource education center (the organization) was established as a non-profit organization in 1984. the organization is committed to improving the health and quality of life of the residents of the bay area, particularly alameda county. the organization creates healthy communities through innovative intergenerational approaches to wellness programs and services. this includes programs to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, trauma and eliminating racism and violence of all kinds. the organization has blended health, art, media and the participation of community residents to create community-based prevention education and early intervention strategies that collectively addresses physical, mental and spiritual healing. mental health wellness messages and activities are promoted in all of its programs.
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Stem Future Foundation
The STEM Future Foundation has been created as a charitable and educational nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing underserved children in under-resourced urban and rural communities access to high-quality education in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).
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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 11:00 PM UTC and Friday at 5:00 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
$ 50
“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
Community members
16
“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
Given to nonprofits
$ 10,688.26
“Grapevine and its network of grantmakers have been instrumental in connecting our giving circle with high quality nonprofits in line with our values.”
Chris Chan
Co-founder of VocalMinority
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 The Oakland Community Alliance. 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 Oakland philanthropist 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 other nonprofit board members in Oakland to give back 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 philanthropists in your community.