Helping the women of Spokane connect and enrich our professional and personal lives while doing good for the community at large. We meet quarterly to network, donate, learn about local nonprofits, and vote on which organizations to support together.
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“To better understand the state of the world, I completed a BA in International Relations from EWU in 2011 with an emphasis in Social Economy. In 2022, I also received an MBA in International Business from EWU. International organizations and donations from the local community have always been very important to me. I look forward to learning about nonprofits that I may not know much about right now, and meeting women in the field who share my passion for helping others."
Robin Wear, Spokane Professional Women Forever
"I truly appreciate the essence of this mission because it resonates deeply with me personally and professionally. The opportunity to work with other local women to bring about real change in our community is a perfect fit for my approach. I strongly believe that by joining forces, we can have the collective power to achieve transformative results beyond what we can achieve individually."
Tiffany Johnson, Working Women of Spokane Forever
"I'm looking for like-minded individuals who are committed to making a lasting, positive impact in our community by leading others through empowering and inspiring autonomy."
Natalie Kuhl, Working Women of Spokane Forever
"I look forward to connecting with professional women in the Spokane area. I work remotely at a software company in Chicago, IL. I am a member of the Women's Network Employee Resource Group and Community Outreach Committee. This is an exciting opportunity, it will help provide additional information and resources to non-profit organizations in Spokane".
Amber Harmon, Spokane Professional Women Forever
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"My name is Monique de Nyssen. I truly believe in the benefits of coming together and impacting our communities. I teach community health to BS nursing students at Gonzaga University, support communities of all kinds, and reach out to those who need support and Orientation is very important."
Monique De Nysschen, Spokane Professional Women Forever
"Philanthropy's mission aligns with my personal mission to give back and support women and families to create a more just world. I am excited to connect with other women who value community involvement for the better."
Susan Edwards, Working Women of Spokane Forever
leader
Trish Bemis
Traci Bemis Broker/Realtor *Professional Real Estate Services*
social and human services
community building
leader
strong killifish
Founder, Northwest Small Business Support
hunger and nutrition
civic participation
leader
kathy fedichuk
Project Management Director, Igor Institute
economic empowerment
girls and women
Karalandia
Associate Attorney, Schumann Rosenberg & Arevalo LLP
Climate Change and Environment
Art and culture
founder member
tiffany johnson
Commercial Real Estate Agents at NAI Black
community building
justice and equality
Shannon largo
teacher at school
social and human services
Advocacy and Social Justice
leader
Trish Bemis
Traci Bemis Broker/Realtor *Professional Real Estate Services*
Art and culture
economic empowerment
leader
strong killifish
Founder, Northwest Small Business Support
social and human services
economic empowerment
leader
kathy fedichuk
Project Management Director, Igor Institute
pets and animals
Art and culture
expand your donation
Beginning in winter 2022, SPWG members will make quarterly contributions and collectively decide how to channel the funds. Together, we can have a bigger impact in our communities.
Quarterly Member Giving
"I would love to be part of a group of women doing good by supporting an initiative that is making a splash!"
Laura West
virginia beach women forever
community member
"I love making a difference and being surrounded by beautiful, strong, intelligent women!"
alicia adams
shreveport women forever
donate annually to non-profit organizations
"I believe in empowering women in business and giving back to the community. Aligning with these two, overall, seems like a perfect fit."
chloe devita
Denver Business Women Forever
join the movement
Connect with Spokane's community of like-minded and working women while learning about local nonprofits. Commit to give back.
Connect with local women leaders
Meet and make meaningful connections with other local women leaders who care about making a difference.
Messages with community members
Create a network of like-minded community members across the country.
Nominate and support local non-profit organizations
Make a bigger difference in your community by recommending and supporting local nonprofits with United Giving.
Socialize and vote at your group events
Meet at events to network, discover and vote for nonprofits, and make a big difference together.
Is there a problem? Learn more at our upcoming events
We will have open office hours this Friday at 12:00 p.m. m. for prospective members to learn about the group and ask questions.
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Spokane Professional Women for Good is one of more than 200 giving circles in the Grapevine network that brings together like-minded people who share common interests and values to connect, gather donations, and collectively make a bigger difference.
Grapevine is a platform that gives our team an online home where we can donate to a shared fund and then collaborate to decide which nonprofits to donate the money to. They also provide our team with free virtual event planning and hosting support, endowment funds, and much more!
At Grapevine, our mission is to help grow the circle of giving movement. To do this, we are working hard to help start circulating new areas and categories that don't exist yet. That's why we're launching Spokane Professional Women for Good. As we grow the team, we identify team leaders and help them maintain and grow the team over time.
Interested in a leadership position?apply here
1. Contribution
Members pay quarterly.
2. Other
If members contribute, they can nominate a nonprofit organization for consideration by adding their nomination to a post on the Grapevine page. Nominations must be in line with the priorities outlined by your group.
3. Choose
Once all nominations are submitted, we will randomly select three member nominations
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4. Meeting
Every quarter, we host a one-hour virtual or face-to-face networking event. In quarterly events, the candidacies of the three selected members will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their non-profit organization, followed by five minutes for questions and answers from members. At the beginning and end of the event, we will have time to socialize and connect.
5. vote
Once all submissions are complete, all contributing members can vote. The non-profit organization with the most votes will receive a financial prize.
You can spend as much or as little time as you want. However, in general, most members spend about 5 hours a year participating in the group. This includes quarterly nominations and/or voting for select nonprofits, as well as participation in quarterly one-hour events (four times a year), some networking events, and other opportunities to connect with other group members. However, there is no requirement to participate in these activities. Additionally, we would love to work with interested members to get them more involved and to help lead and develop the team, which will require a few additional hours per quarter or year depending on your abilities.
We do not charge membership fees, but our payment processor does charge a discounted nonprofit credit card fee of 2.2% + 30 cents per donation (3.5% for AmEx). If you wish, you may leave an optional note with your donation to support the work of the Grapevine.
Anyone who identifies as a worker in Spokane can participate. This can apply to any type of business, industry, role, or level. welcome everyone!
We will contact you within a week with your membership status. If your membership is approved, we'll send you a message to join the group and add a donation.
Make real and lasting changes
Imagine connecting with the community of local Spokane women leaders and giving back tens of thousands of dollars a year to nonprofit organizations in your community. It's an ongoing effort to make sure you're doing the best you can for your community and the causes that matter most to you, not just one-of-a-kind things. You can do all of this by meeting and collaborating with other amazing women from across the country.