BWGC Events

How to Get Involved Throughout the Year

We 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

Annual Grantee Celebration and Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, February 1. We welcomed in our 10th year and heard from the 2023 grantees as they presented ways we can become personally engaged in their programs.

2024 Shape of the Region Conference
Friday, February 9. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia hosted its annual conference in collaboration with 19 regional partners, which highlighted a key problem facing our region, and the whole country today: dimishing social trust and how to bridge across our differences. 

Educational Lunch & Learn - April 8
Fostering STEM Learning, Experiences, and Careers for Girls - 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Register Now!

Speaker/Moderator: Denise Bellows, PhD., Senior Director of Insight Region, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Speakers: Brian Moran, Co-Founder, Boolean Girl and Jennifer Fortney, Association Executive Director, STEM for Her

Summer Social Pop-up Event - July 17
Parc du Ville, 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Save the Date!

10th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration - August 28
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Educational Event September
Details TBD

2024 Raise the Region Gala - October 18
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Shark Tank Grantee Pitches - November 14
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Holiday Party - December 4
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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	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.