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.

BWGC Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Inca Social, 2670 Avenir Pl Vienna, VA 22180

BWGC continues with our tradition of welcoming summer with a casual networking get-together. We will return to the site of our 2025 Fall Social at Inca Social where food, friends and flavor come together to create an authentic Latin experience. Discover classic Peruvian cuisine with a modern flair paired with unique food and great people. Your registration includes appetizers and one drink ticket.

BWGC Members - $20 per person
Guests - $25 per person

Registration is open through June 22.

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BWGC Grantee Engagement 

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CFNOVA Events  


Innovation and Leadership for Northern Virginia   |   In-Person
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 7:30 -11:30 AM
Valo Park Auditorium, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
$99 Registration Fee – Includes Breakfast. 
**Register by 1/24 for the EARLY BIRD rate of $89

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Partner Collaboration

Coming Soon 

Past Events

BWGC Annual Membership Meeting  |   In Person
Wednesday, January 15, 2026   |   6:00-7:30 pm
Reconnect with members, meet new members and learn about plans for 2026. 


BWGC Grantee Celebration  |   In Person
Tuesday, February 10, 2026  |  6:00-8:00 pm
Business Women's Giving Circle member donations made it possible for BWGC to grant $70,000 to five nonprofit organizations in Northern Virginia. Members and guests will come together to celebrate the work of these incredible organizations and their leaders – Latina Leading Tomorrow: CORE, Sustainability Matters: EcologiGALs, Technology Youth Empowerment: Girls in STEM, Wesley Housing: Mini Yappers, Year Up United: Talent for Tomorrow Alliance.


BWGC Education Event: "Empowering Science: Measuring the Impact of Philanthropy"
Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm  |  Virtual Event 

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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, & July We have our membership drive and focus on sharing the impact we have made to date at a BWGC event.
September Grants committee releases grant application and develops reviewing subcommittee. 
Education event focused on professional development topics. 
October Application review subcommittee begins review process and selects semi-finalists to present at a "Shark Tank" pitch event where members can ask questions and understand their funding requests. 
November We nominate members for the Steering Committee. 
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.

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