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 love being a part of a community that combines connection with meaningful impact. As someone passionate about mental health and wellness, I wanted to connect with like-minded women who share my commitment to lifting each other up while serving our community. WWWAP offers relationships built on shared values of service and growth, where networking equals collective support that amplifies our individual impact on Wilmington.”
Chantal Hayes, MA, LCMHC-S - Healthcare Founder & CEO | Mental Health Counseling & Psychiatric Care | Integrated Mental Healthcare Leader
Why I joined... “Wilmington NC and the surrounding area has a tremendous opportunity for continued and sustainable growth. With that growth it becomes even more challenging to cultivate relationships with other women driving positive outcomes for ourselves, our families, and our communities.”
Courtney Ivey - Sales Specialist at Cisco Systems
Why I joined... “Hello! I live in Hampstead, and am a senior leader at Cisco Systems in the Learning & Enablement space. I joined Wilmington Women with a Purpose to become more involved in the local community, learn about additional volunteer opportunities, grow my professional network, and contribute to the greater good! I'm looking forward to meeting, connecting, and making an impact with others.”
Caroline Wright - Member since May, 2023
Why I joined... “It's time to meet my community and do something amazing! : ) I really liked the way grapevine is presented and I know it's time to meet new people in the Wilmington women's business community!”
Laura Heuer - We build Exceptional Websites to GROW your business!
Why I joined... “I recently moved to NC and I work remotely from my home. I’m excited to join a group of local professional women similarly dedicated to social causes, education and philanthropy.”
Susan Spelliscy - Educator, Team Builder and Volunteer
Why I joined... “To network with more women professionals who are local. I work remote so meeting new people locally is challenging. I have 2 little children so many days I feel like all I do is work and parent.”
Holly Brailer - Client Success Leader with a Focus on Operations to deliver great Customer Experiences
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Plastic Ocean Project, Inc
The mission of Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. 501(c)3 is to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem, working with and for the next generation to create a more sustainable future. Our long term goals are to actively and collectively incubate 5 solutions toward the prevention and removal of marine plastics on and off-shore. We are bringing together a community of world leaders focused on innovation, collaboration, education and outreach. We are spearheading and mobilizing focused research and innovative projects to meet the challenge of removing man-made debris from our oceans in support of our next generation while creating new sustainable businesses.
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Kids Making It Inc.
We teach valuable vocational, entrepreneurial and life skills to at-risk, low income and disadvantaged youth. Our goal is for every student we serve to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and transition successfully into either the workplace or college.
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Soaring As Eagles Inc.
Soaring As Eagles is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to empower families of Title 1 schools through personal, emotional, educational, and professional development.
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Family Support Network of Southeastern North Carolina Inc.
Our mission is to provide training, resources, and education to empower families in Southeastern North Carolina to advocate for their children who have special healthcare needs or disabilities. We accomplish this through parent-to-parent connections, resources and referrals, parenting training, and educational advocacy.
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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
2
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 was graciously invited and I am always looking for ways to connect with other professional women and do what I can to give back to our community.”
Jamie Thompson
Chief Operating Office at Optimum Fire & Security
Community members
42
“I want to expand my network and be able to learn and grow off of other likeminded individuals while assisting the others in their growth as well. I am very proactive in the community through my work. I am fairly new to ...
ZOE P. MOHUNDRO
Member since March, 2023
Given to nonprofits
$ 30,425.27
“I am always looking for opportunities to get more involved in our community, but don't always have the time to actively volunteer. I love that this group creates space to make a tangible difference for causes that are p...
Maureen Barry
Communications manager at Citizens
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 Wilmington Women with a Purpose. 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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.