Giving & Investing

How to Get Involved Throughout the Year

BWGC Grantees PitchDayWe want our members to have options for how they want to be involved. Different times of the year may be better than others to invest, connect, and inspire.
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Upcoming Events


February Annual Member & Grantee Celebration
February 7

BWGC April Sustainability and STEM Event
Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Environmental sustainability and stewardship are not merely "add-ons" or afterthoughts, but rather are essential and fundamental responsibilities for all of us. Environmental quality is essential for everyone living and working in our communities. Our April fireside chat and networking event focused on sustainability initiatives in Fairfax County government, corporate, academia, and non-profit sectors. It is the responsibility of each of us to be educated on what we can do to affect change.

Summer Social
Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Please join the Business Women's Giving Circle for our Summer Social. This casual event connects members, guests, and our grantees in a relaxing atmosphere. If weather permits, we will be on the rooftop terrace but if not, Parc de Ville has us covered! 
    •  Where: Parc de Ville, Mosaic District, 8196 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA 22031
This is an informal gathering with appetizers and one drink ticket provided. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Registration is required so Parc de Ville has the proper amount of space for us. 

July - November - Elevate NOVA Book Circle
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia launches Elevate NOVA Book Circle with  Mónica Guzmán’s I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times

September
September 14: End of Summer Social Event. Register here.
September 27: Fall Education Event. Register here.

Raise the Region Gala
October 6 - 6:30 - 10:00 pm

November
Grantee Shark Tank, November 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

November Year-End Event
November 30



View a slideshow of photos from Business Women's Giving Circle events.

Annual Calendar What to Expect
January We have our annual planning meeting, where members can meet the incoming Steering Committee and learn about ways to engage throughout the year.
February We have our Annual Grantee Celebration where members can meet our grantees and learn about how they make an impact. Members also can meet new members and build relationships with the BWGC community.
March We host pop-up events as possible with our members throughout the year.
April We host a STEM focused education event to provide BWGC members a window into the STEM landscape for girls and young women.
May & June We have our membership drive and focus on sharing the impact we have made to date at a BWGC event.
July - September We nominate members for Steering Committee positions.

The Grants Committee reviews applicants and selects the grantee semi-finalists.
October Semi-Finalists present at Shark Tank where members can hear their pitches and vote on finalists and determine grant amounts.
November Semi-Finalists present at Shark Tank where members can hear their pitches and vote on finalists and determine grant amounts.
Holiday Pop Up event for members and grantees.
December The slate of Finalists is voted on by all members and shared with the applicants. The Finalists are announced via a press release.

Stephanie ValdesQuestions?
Please contact Gabrielle Webster, Director of Donor Relations.
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Contact the BWGC Volunteer-led Steering Committee
with questions about engaging with this group.
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