Friendships, family and community are some of the most precious things to me. This group is about forming new friendships, enriching our everyday lives and sharing who we are with each other and the community. This group offers a wide range of activities, including; game nights, potlucks, cooking demonstrations, meet and greet nights, movie nights (at home and at the theater), inspiration, crafts, volunteering, book clubs, cultural events, trips to Calistoga, Reno ext. a yearly murder mystery pa …

Where change goes to work. We are a co-working space and community of social innovators. Locally, in Berkeley & SF. Globally, part of a network of 20 Hubs & 5,000+ members. Hub events investigate how ideas for change are built into viable enterprises that create a better world and new models for how change gets done. Events are curated by both Hub and SOCAP staff, along with members who use the Hub platform to convey ideas, opportunities, and operational lessons learned. Please visit us and l …

Public companies are a vehicle that can be used to help people and the planet. When investing in stocks it is important to consider the end product of the element for which you invest. Stock investors for good in San Francisco will align like minded people who believe that giving back and investing go hand in hand. Giving back to charity is encouraged as well as investing in companies that are striving to help the human condition. Join our group if you want to help show the lighter side of Wall …

Events for an ELITE group of Pleasure Seekers! San Francisco 'themed' social parties. FUN singles and fabulous couples, beautiful people. Wine tasting, dance, clubs, music, dining, cocktails, networking, and mingling. We plan exclusive Bay Area events at luxe San Francisco venues. Members are invited to attend our elegant parties, and cocktail soirees. Professional men and women, formal attire requested. Complimentary admission for members who RSVP.  Your passport to mingling. Sponsors provide m …

Be Social Change Bay Area Meetup A collaborative group of social changers, social entrepreneurs, start-uppers, techies, non-profits, change makers, investors and students who want to contribute their passion to their community --- and the world. Our Meetups empower, connect and organize social change in the Bay Area through: " BE" Meetups: Dynamic interactive stories highlighting innovative social entrepreneurs and change makers " SOCIAL" Meetups: People coming together to share ideas, colla …

Welcome to Volunteers In Motion Silicon Valley Meetup Group. Volunteers In Motion is dedicated to linking Volunteers with the Philanthropic Organizations in our community that benefit from volunteer support.  Volunteers In Motion is tailored for a convenient, fun, and social volunteer experience, allowing members of our community to find Philanthropic Organizations dedicated to the each person’s particular interests and skills at convenient times, and bringing together Volunteers with similar in …

Renewable Energy Enterprises Foundation was formed to help alleviate poverty through the use of renewable energy technologies in developing countries. The purpose of the group is to alert interested parties in solar photovoltaic and wind energy to join in sponsored events. Interested parties join to learn how REEFers employ our social equity programs to help communities out of poverty.

Events for an ELITE group of Pleasure Seekers! San Francisco 'Italian themed' social parties. FUN singles and fabulous couples, beautiful people. Wine tasting, dance, clubs, music, dining, cocktails, networking, and mingling. We plan exclusive Bay Area events at luxe San Francisco venues. Members are invited to attend our elegant parties, and cocktail soirees. Professional men and women, formal attire requested. Complimentary admission for members who RSVP. Your passport to mingling. Sponsors pr …

Folks, This is for the first time any startup is asking you to be their CEO, all of you members would be the CEO of this startup that focusses on empowering education to eradicate poverty and improving lives of underprivileged people globally. The kind of meetups we organize would give a new direction to our company, which will soon be launched to public. It is currently an invitation only for users. Type of meetups where you will be invited and asked to provide your inputs and first thoughts. Y …

Classy, BlackGirl the Professional Network's mission is to encourage women to subscribe to a more upscale set of social and professional standards through networking, socializing and lifestyle experiences in a sisterly and fun environment! We Host amazing mixers, social outings, educational seminars and professional coaching solutions for Black Women in Business!

Want to meet fun and inspiring do-gooders? Join Go Inspire Go, a San Francisco based non-profit on an inspiring photo walk. The idea of the meet up is to take inspiring photos and share them with Go Inspire Go community’s social networks. Meet and network with new folks and future friends. Then use Instagram (Facebook and Twitter) while chatting and meandering with likeminded people to snap photos and inspiring moments and things. You can take photos of anything that is inspiring to you during t …

Have some free time on your hands? Want to help out in the spirit of giving or just to get some added karma points? Want to meet new people and/or make new friends? Want to be part of something bigger than your local curling club? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should come check us out. San Francisco Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Our goal is to address our communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international und …

This group is for people who both love to dance and to support charitable organizations (with time or money). I want to merge these two areas, somehow. That's all I know. I need help defining the rest. With your help, this can shift from a random thought to something tangible. Will we throw dance parties in the name of particular charitable causes? Will we dance to raise money for causes? Will we ask non-profits to dance? The possibilities are endless.

Yuppie Friday is a group of young urban professionals dedicated to supporting San Francisco philanthropy through cocktails. Our mission is to increase awareness, raise financial support and encourage volunteerism for local Bay Area charities. We meet every other month on a Friday at various bars around the Financial District for a happy hour featuring a particular charitable organization. Throughout the year, Yuppie Friday also hosts other events involving the Bay Area non-profit community in bo …

We are an evening club for professionals who fundraise and do service projects locally and abroad.  We meet in a night club and serve food and drinks are even available at happy hour prices! Rotary International is the world's largest service organization with over 1.2 million members in over 160 different countries. Members of Rotary clubs, also known as "Rotarians", are established business professionals and community leaders. In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you'll find members volunteeri …

This is a meetup group for Ruby on Rails Developers who want to build interesting scalable web applications which directly or indirectly affects everyone's life in a positive way. We have many ideas which can help make this world a better place to live. Some of these ideas may not be profitable ideas but which need to be implemented in order to help bring about the social changes that we want to see. We would not build applications with profits in mind, but we would build them for the social imp …

This group is interested in engaging the next generation of philanthropists who are curious to “be the change they wish to see in the world.” Join this meetup group to take part in fun, social, and innovative brainstorming sessions on what are the best strategies and messages for ensuring that more funds get to Latino communities in the U.S. and Latin America. Latinos are the second largest population group in the U.S., representing 16% of the total population. Yet less than 1.5% of foundation g …

"Philanthrocapitalists see their donations as a means to creating a profitable solution to a social problem, attracting far more capital, far faster, and thus achieving a far bigger impact, far sooner, than would a solution based entirely on merely giving money away." (Bishop & Green, 2009) This is the underlying philosophy behind FOREXthropy; a mastermind group of FOREX traders who are passionate about high-impact, transformative philanthropy. At present we are looking to expand the group to in …

"One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child" Our Mission :: Active 20-30 US & Canada provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in their community. The San Francisco Chapter is a group for men and women between the ages of 21 to 39 and is filled with community minded members who are interested in philanthropy, friendship and fun! We have monthly meeting …

This is a group for young (ages 21-40ish) Jewish professionals (but is open to anybody regardless of religious or ethnic background) with an interest in participating in various Jewish community related volunteering projects in the spirit of Tikkun Olam - "repairing the world". The group was started as a way to meet like-minded people in a social setting and to do good within the community we live in.

Come and participate with the Glide Legacy Network, in the regular volunteering events which range from guest bartending, our annual holiday grocerybag giveaway or our Annual Gala Event. Volunteering includes your time, services and efforts in exciting and fun ways which promote community within the Legacy Network as well as the Bay Area at Large. You will not only be making huge contributions to those most in need within our community but you will be guaranteed to meet great people and have a w …

Calling all bloggers (and budding bloggers) in the South San Francisco Bay Area interested in making a difference in the world through blogging! Let's get together and encourage one another in our efforts.

Let's have fun and help the Disabled Children in need at the same time. In poor countries Disabled Children are the "poorest of the poor." This is a fact! We are a group that strives to help Disabled Children in poor countries by attending fun events, like wine tastings, cioppino dinners, poker nights, brunch on Sunday, tea parties, etc. If you care for children whose lives are limited to a wood bed in a dark room and suffer social exclusion, this is the group for you. The guarantee: Every penny …

Seeking young professionals interested in philanthropy through social engagements, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events. We are a fun group who work toward fundraising for different causes by hosting events including nightlife productions, happy hours, and volunteer days benefiting other charity organizations. Join us! Follow us on facebook.com/philanthrosf and on Twitter @philanthrosf. Check out our website at http://www.sf.philanthroproductions.org.

Mixed Roots Meetups are casual social gatherings that are local and global depending on the location individuals decide to meet which can include colleges campuses, local restaurants, private homes and/or any other public venue where people collectively come together as a united group. The goal of a Mixed Roots Meetup is to allow individuals from all different backgrounds who have been touched by adoption, who have a mixed roots experience, and/or for those who just want to support the cause to …

Startups for Profit * Purpose is the community and launchpad for startups that make a difference in peoples lives, solve the worlds problems, and achieve amazing financial success all at the same time. For anyone with a passion for charities, causes, entrepreneurship, and/or technology this is a community dedicated to your success.  This is the space for community leaders, philanthropists, technologists, creative talent, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to come together to combine their ef …

With rising acquisition costs, the struggle to create innovative gameplay, and a marketplace that couldn't possibly get more crowded, how can mobile game developers differentiate from their competitors? How can you get players to connect with your brand and remain loyal in the face of unprecedented options? The answer may surprising you: doing good. Doing good can mean many things: selling in-game items that support charitable causes, giving consumers a way to donate instead of buying in-game cu …

Blondes vs. Brunettes is a powder-puff flag football game hosted for a day of fun, fellowship, philanthropy and enjoyment as a way of raising money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is an organized flag football game in which the two participating teams are divided based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes. Funds raised at Blondes vs. Brunettes events benefit the care, support, advocacy and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association Northern Californi …