Willamette Week’s Give!Guide is Oregon’s easiest path to year-end giving—raising millions each year to support local nonprofits and strengthen our community.

Since 2004, the campaign has inspired generosity across the state, with Oregonians giving more than $73 million to hundreds of causes. This year, Give!Guide aims to raise $9 million for 275 organizations, and we’re proud to be one of them.

What We’re Building Together

At Xcelerate Women, we believe economic power is community power.
We’re not just growing businesses—we’re changing what success looks like for women, their families, and their communities.

Since 2017, more than 2,000 women business owners have tapped into our coaching, mentorship, and peer networks—fueling stronger businesses and stronger communities across Oregon.

In 2024 alone, Xcelerate Women Community Members:

• Generated $25.4 million in revenue
• Sustained 575 Oregon jobs
• Represented 15 Oregon counties, from Portland to rural communities
• Nearly 60% were women of color, and 70% were low-to-moderate income—proof that access matters

When women in business grow, whole communities thrive.

“Xcelerate Women has been pivotal in my development as the founder and owner of Maté Party Sparkling Yerba Maté. A major moment this year was being selected as one of just ten brands out of 1,600 applicants for Whole Foods’ Local and Emerging Accelerator Program. My Xcelerate coach,Alison, helped me refine my pitch, prepare for the application, and stay grounded through the entire process. With her help, I launched into Whole Foods this summer, something I’ve been working toward for years." — Jesica Oliverio, Maté Party

Jesica’s story reflects what happens when women are backed by community—confidence builds, opportunities multiply, and success takes on new meaning.

Give!Guide’s Big Give Days: Extra Reasons to Give.

Give!Guide kicks off November 1, with weekly Big Give Days through December—special themed days that come with exciting prize giveaways for donors.

Each week features new opportunities to win—think private flights over the Gorge, a brand-new e-bike, or shopping sprees at local favorites—just by giving to participating nonprofits. And with donations starting at just $10, Give!Guide makes it easy for anyone to give back—and support organizations like Xcelerate that are building a more inclusive, thriving Oregon.

See the full Big Give Day schedule and prize list here → giveguide.org/big-give-days

Give to a Community Redefining What Success Looks Like

When you give to Xcelerate, you’re not just funding an organization. You’re fueling women-owned businesses that create jobs, build generational wealth, and strengthen our local economy. You’re helping redefine what success looks like—for women, for families, and for Oregon.

👉 Give starting November 1 → giveguide.org/nonprofits/xcelerate-women

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