VWI believes that when women grow, communities grow. Our impact extends beyond membership experiences into service, education and opportunity for the broader community.
VWI members may participate in service initiatives that give back to the communities in which they live and do business.
Through the VWI Vision Scholarship, we aim to provide entrepreneurs with access to business education and mentorship that may otherwise be financially out of reach.
VWI may develop additional programming to support early-stage entrepreneurs, women in underserved communities and other individuals who could benefit from access to resources and relationships.
VWI seeks partnerships with local organizations, businesses and community groups to expand what we can offer — extending our reach beyond what VWI could do alone.
VWI is preparing to operate as a nonprofit organization. Federal 501(c)(3) status has not yet been approved. Community impact program details are subject to change as VWI grows.
"The VWI Vision Scholarship helps provide selected entrepreneurs with access to business education, mentorship and growth opportunities that may otherwise be financially out of reach."
The fundraising initiative through which VWI raises resources to fund scholarship awards and sponsored program seats.
The award given to a selected participant — a sponsored seat in the annual I Am Dava K Business Growth Cohort, paid directly to the program provider.
A 12-week mentorship program owned by Dava, offered once a year — business formation support, private strategy sessions, live group trainings, a Content Day, a Professional Photo Shoot Experience, and a closing Celebration Dinner & Award Ceremony.
Once a year, VWI sponsors six women into the I Am Dava K Business Growth Cohort. Each seat is fully sponsored: the participant pays nothing, and the Vision Grant Fund covers the full cost of her seat, paid directly to the program provider. Scholarship recipients do not receive cash.
The cohort includes business formation support, private 1:1 strategy sessions, live group trainings, a Content Day, a Professional Photo Shoot Experience, and a closing Celebration Dinner & Award Ceremony.
Scholarship selection follows a clear application and review process. VWI may raise additional funding to offer further scholarships when resources allow.
The VWI Business Directory is a members-only resource featuring the businesses of our founding members. Directory listings will be published after founding membership is approved and the application window closes.