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.BWGC Upcoming 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. Register
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.
Register
BWGC Education Event: "Empowering Science: Measuring the Impact of Philanthropy"
Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 pm | Virtual Event
Details and registration coming soon
BWGC Grantee Engagement
Coming Soon
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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| 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. |
Questions?Please contact Gabrielle Webster, Director of Donor Relations.
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