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... “Hello! I'm a proud California native who, after years of dedicated work for others, has taken the leap to grow my own business. Giving back is at the heart of who I am—whether it's supporting people, animals, or the community at large. I believe businesses should be a force for good, and I'm personally wanting to make a positive impact with other individuals. I'm also looking to connect with like-minded women who are purpose-driven, community-focused, and ready to grow together. I can't wait to help in building something meaningful.”
Sherri Burnett - Community Servant
Why I joined... “I want to give back and make an impact to our community. A huge thank you to Donna Ventura for introducing me to this organization!”
Lida Chu - Member since April, 2024
Why I joined... “Grapevine is a community of women who share one of my goals of positively impacting the community. By joining this group, I'll become part of a supportive network that can provide encouragement, guidance, and motivation on many women's journeys. ----Claudia---”
Claudia Saavedra - Entrepreneurship/ Woman/ Latina
Why I joined... “Hi - I'm April. I joined this group to network with other professional women who have a passion for giving back to community. Can't wait to meet you!”
April Tucker - Member since April, 2023
Why I joined... “I started my accounting and tax practice to empower women. I currently support hundreds of women via our services, but I would like to financially support other female-based organizations. I am so excited to partner up with other like-minded women in my community because together we can make an impact.”
Elizabeth Zaslove - Owner of Zaslove Accounting & Tax
Why I joined... “Hello--I'm happy to be here and am excited to connect with others with a shared interest in making a collective impact.”
Jessica Burnquist - VP of Impact Education at Creative Visions
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Calvary Community Church of Conejo Valley Inc.
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Humane Society of Ventura County
The humane society of ventura county is a compassionate care shelter and non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of homeless animals throughout ventura county. our mission statement is, “the humane society of ventura county is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.”
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Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library
The Mission of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library (FTOL) is to increase the awareness of, raise funds for, and actively assist the Thousand Oaks Library and its branch(s) to promote learning, literacy, and cultural knowledge via materials, programs, and services made available to the community. The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible in the amount that exceeds the value of benefits to you as a member.
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Giving Design
Our mission is to connect the skills and resources of our design community with those who might not otherwise have access to design’s positive impact. We provide design services to nonprofit and resource-challenged organizations.
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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.
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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 connect with like-minded women and work together to make an impact on our community.”
Stephanie Ramirez
Member since February, 2023
Community members
38
“I joined this organization to partner with amazing women of philanthropy in Thousand Oaks. It offers the chance to engage in purposeful work and fosters a broader sense of community and service. In giving together we ...
Kris Bongiorno
Member since January, 2023
Given to nonprofits
$ 20,858.54
“I am a fervent believer in giving back to my community and in paying it forward for all the blessings I’ve received. This group will allow me to use my leadership skills to make a greater impact as part of the collecti...
Janet Pulver
Coming together for the greater good!
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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 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.