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The Hivery is Expanding!

We are raising a beauty and creativity fund for The Hivery to enliven our stunning new Fort Mason space (opening Fall 2019)!

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"I haven’t learned anything new since starting my business." Said no entrepreneur, ever.

It's fair to say we've learned a thing or two over these past five years building The Hivery. 

If you've never heard of us before, The Hivery™ is a collaborative and creative coworking space where you can pursue your work, passions, ideas and next steps. We are one of the first female-fueled coworking spaces and have built a dynamic, kind, and impactful community, leading a movement for how and where women create meaningful work. And, we aren't done. We've got big plans and a bold vision for spreading The Hivery love far and wide.

We're creating a spectacular second location at the historic Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture on the waterfront in San Francisco's Marina District. By partnering with iFundWomen, we are raising a beauty and creativity fund for The Hivery to enliven our stunning Fort Mason space (opening in the Fall!) with art, creativity, beauty, and giving. We don't just want to create space; we want to create something so special that the impact is bold, unique, and overflowing with positivity.

Founder Grace Kraaijvanger, shares a few key surprises…along with our drive to partner with iFundWomen to make amazing things happen.

  1. Women are hiring, partnering, collaborating and funding each other’s work EVERY, SINGLE DAY at The Hivery. The level of commitment to each other's growth has blown us away. The stories of our community rallying to help, mentor, support, and encourage each other are endless, With iFundWomen, we knew we'd found a partner that raises capital for women ventures in the same spirit that we've created our community...from one woman to another, with massive impact.
  2. Kindness matters. Big time. It's the thing our members bring up again and again. "Someone always says hi when I walk in...People are so nice here...This kindness thing is contagious." It's simple, but it's a huge stinking deal. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, being nice goes a long way. "Where are the jerks?" people ask us. Well, they're just not drawn to this kind of thing; they never seem to make it to the front door."
  3.  People want The Hivery where they live. At least once a week, someone is asking us to bring The Hivery to their hometown—Brooklyn, Amsterdam, Chicago, Santa Barbara, and many more places. People are craving belonging. They don't want a club. They don't want to feel cool. They want a place to belong, as who they already are. We're making that happen already in Mill Valley and are taking that to San Francisco and to our virtual membership, with more locations to come!
  4. A non-traditional movement requires non-traditional growth. From the beginning, we knew we'd grow in a different way. Today, five years in, we're viable and solid, yet stay true to our intention of centering our growth around creativity, kindness, and community. We're in this together with our members and the broader community, not as a platform or a trend or an opportunity, but as a collective spirit and an impactful ecosystem. It feels great to be fully invested in creating meaningful work in new ways. And yes, we explain this all the time at conferences, to venture capitalists interested in us, at colleges, and in other gathering places across the nation. 

 

The biggest reason that The Hivery is growing and flourishing is because of YOU. Without a community of engaged, inspired humans like you, we would just be a coworking space. Instead, we are worlds beyond a space; we are a movement.

With your support of this campaign, together we can support and elevate women, one voice at a time!

By supporting this iFundWomen campaign to expand The Hivery, you will be an instrumental part of growing this movement for women and building new "spaces" both literally and metaphorically, to create meaningful work.

Specifically, we'll use the funds to create a STUNNING space in San Francisco with even more beauty, amenities, and square footage than ever, and continue to bring you the very best in speakers and programming, virtually, in person, and at our annual Entrepreneur + Inspiration Lab, coming next in Fall 2020. We're committed to growing The Hivery in community-centric way, and this women-funded campaign is an example of creating, growing, and funding The Hivery by and for community.

"To have been witness to the power that occurs when women create and build, charge what they’re worth, collaborate together and scale with intention…the result is jaw-dropping. This is what I want not just for women, but for humanity." -Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder, The Hivery

 

 

Hear What Our Members & Loyal Community Have to Say

"I have died and gone to heaven! The space is so beautiful, the energy is incredible, and the women here are so kind and friendly. Really, you all have built such an amazing, empowering community."  - Kat B.

"Wow! Eye-popping beauty and inspiration in every sense of the words! Grace has created a most unique space that is attracting women entrepreneurs that are working on manifesting their dreams ~ And that is exactly what this world needs." -Jennifer P.

"I wouldn't be surprised to see a proliferation of Hiveries in our future. This is an idea whose time has come!" -Sandy R.

"I'm so grateful for this magical generous and beautiful community. Grace has set a tone of support, love, warmth, non-pretention, and in which women having each other's backs and being one another's cheerleaders is the essence of this place. She's the Mill Valley Oprah---teaching women to believe in their own dreams and setting an example with her own GRACE and generosity. Deeply awed and inspired and grateful to be a part of this community!" -Pamela W.

"Every aspect of this beautiful space is filled with heart, soul, grace, intelligence and amazing community. Grace has created the perfect environment for women to thrive and shine. Such a gift to the world! I would give it 10 stars if I could." -Delisa S.

 

 

 

 

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • When are you opening San Francisco?
    • October, 2019
  • When are you announcing the exact SF location?
    • RIGHT NOW! The Hivery is coming to Fort Mason Center for the Arts on the SF waterfront in the Marina District. 
    • 25 foot ceilings and abundant parking
    • Views of the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Inspiring events and workshops
    • No application process (everyone is welcome!)
    • The supportive community you’ve been waiting for.
    • Our award-winning design (Best Office Space in the US and Canada!)
  • Why are you partnering with iFundWomen?
    • We are committed to growing and building The Hivery in a different way. We always knew we’d grow The Hivery in a way that matched our community-centric mission and with values-aligned partners that believe in what we believe in when it comes to creating work and community differently. In the way of the hive, we will shape this thing together into what it can become. By supporting our iFundWomen campaign, you are part of The Hivery spreading our wings, helping us expand, and to reach women around the Bay...and beyond.
  • What is your virtual membership? 
    • It’s a place to belong, even when you don’t live near our physical space, or simply want to enjoy The Hivery with a cup of tea in your comfy bedroom slippers.
  • What’s inside your virtual membership?

    • Monthly “Grace’s Corner” videos and writing prompts from yours truly.

    • A community of women around the globe with our Membership Directory, searchable by skill. Share your work and learn from an even larger base of entrepreneurs, movers, shakers, seekers and creatives!

    • Our exclusive Video Library featuring world renowned speakers, teachers and mentors.

    • Livestream and on-demand access to select Hivery events.

    • A Community Board for asking questions, sharing your voice, and ringing your victory bell with a community that supports and cheers you on.

    • Curated lists of Things We Love like the books, products and services we can’t live without.

    • Signature courses and tools to up-level your business and life.

    • Pop-up Q+A and virtual co-working sessions to keep us all motivated, no matter where we are.

    • And so much more!

  • Can men join The Hivery?

    • Absolutely! Our doors are open to anyone and everyone who believe in elevating the voices of women, and who want to support the creation of meaningful work.

  • Can I tell a friend about the new SF location?

    • Yes! The Hivery is built on kindness, creativity, and COMMUNITY. You are building the change that you want to see in the world. Your friends are our friends. 

  • What kind of amenities will the SF location offer?

    • Gorgeous, award-winning co-working space

    • Private phone booths

    • Stunning conference rooms

    • Nursing and wellness room

    • Equator Coffee (of course!)

    • Abundant parking

    • Views of the Golden Gate Bridge

    • Showcase retail area for showing off our members' work

    • Spacious kitchen and casual meeting spaces

    • Signature programming 

    • Workshops and events curated to those creating their next chapter across a spectrum of entrepreneurship, writing, creativity, inspiration, practical how-to's, wellness, and more. 

    • And some STUNNING surprises that charter members will be the first to know about.

 

 

09/26/2019
Jumpstart: A 3-Month Virtual Program
$600
Robina Bennion
09/25/2019
Hivery@Home: Virtual Membership + Kit
$300
09/23/2019
Like a Boss! Host Your Event with Us!
$800
09/23/2019
Monetary Contribution
$1
09/23/2019
Monetary Contribution
$1
Karen Atkins
09/20/2019
Jumpstart: A 3-Month Virtual Program
$600
09/19/2019
Jumpstart: A 3-Month Virtual Program
$600
09/18/2019
Private Consult with Grace
$325
Bernadette Cay
09/11/2019
#womendoingcoolstuff
$50
IFundWomen Pay-It-Forward
09/10/2019
Monetary Contribution
$765
Monetary Contribution

Yes! I am contributing to this campaign because I also care about elevating women's voices. I support the Hivery and #womendoingcoolstuff!

17 Supporters
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100.00 USD
Ready, Set, Go! The Empowered Action Kit

We know you're ready and so are we! Download our Empowered Action Kit, filled with lessons, inspiration, and resources from the past five years at The Hivery. Curated by the Hivery Team, you can plan your next chapter from home, knowing that you have the inspiration and resources of The Hivery at your fingertips. We've added 2 day passes for friends, family, or coworking guests at any Hivery location, so you can create a personal retreat to explore your what's next. 

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250.00 USD
Let's Have Lunch! +Master Class w/ Grace

Join Grace for lunch and a masterclass with her at our new Fort Mason space! 

Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, you’re thinking about going back to work, or you're creating your unique contribution to this world, Grace will share her roadmap for claiming your next chapter, over a delicious lunch in great community! 

Lunch and class is Wednesday, November 13th. 11:00 AM-1:30 PM.

Plus, you'll receive a free day pass to use for yourself or gift to a friend! 

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300.00 USD
Hivery@Home: Virtual Membership + Kit

Enjoy the beautiful essence of The Hivery in your own home!

Experience all the magic, inspiration, resources, and community of The Hivery, wherever you may live with our Virtual Membership for One Year. You'll also receive our Hivery at Home Kit which includes a Hivery journal, pen, notecards, business card holder, a Hivery carryall bag, and a copy of Tara Mohr's book, Playing Big. 

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325.00 USD
Private Consult with Grace

Grace LOVES action-mapping and coaching in a one-on-one setting, yet has very few openings for private consults with her busy schedule. She's reserving ONLY A VERY FEW private sessions for her iFundWomen backers who believe in creating meaningful work and impact. 

These 75-minute consultations with email pre and post follow-up are designed for those who want to create action plans toward change, accountability and progress. Private consults can be done in-person at The Hivery or remotely via Zoom.

3 Supporters
None available
500.00 USD
From the Heart—"We Rise" Scholarships

Women creating meaningful work come from all backgrounds. Help us foster economic diversity among our membership by supporting our We Rise Scholarship recipients. For your contribution, you'll ensure that we are able to grow our We Rise Scholarship program to include more recipients. Thank you. Includes two tickets to our San Francisco Launch Party (November 1, 2019) two tickets to any Hivery Circle of your choice, and two Launch Inspiration Lab tickets for a We Rise Scholarship recipient (November 2, 2019). Your contribution helps us extend our reach in serving and supporting an inclusive community.

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800.00 USD
Like a Boss! Host Your Event with Us!

Are you looking for a stunning space to host your corporate offsite, board meeting, book launch, focus group, fundraiser, photo shoot, team-building, info session, workshop, or trunk show? Everything is Insta-ready, the spaces are flexible-use and come with all the amenities you can imagine for a stunning event-ready space.

You will have full use of the entire Mill Valley Hivery, including our main space and Empowerment Studio for a weekend day. Exact dates will be based on availability and you'll have a dedicated Hivery team member to help you select and finalize your event date.  

This day-rate is discounted exclusively for iFundWomen backers, and availability is limited!

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7,500.00 USD
Founding Membership - Two Years

The Founding Member group is a small group of members who want to see The Hivery grow, want to be an instrumental part of our growth, AND want a TWO-YEAR membership to all Hivery locations, with Founding Member perks like annual retreats among other women who believe deeply in this movement.  Also includes ten guest passes per year to co-work with friends and colleagues and you'll be the first to know about fun events like “hard hat” parties and ambassador gatherings.

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3,360.00 USD
All In! All-Access Annual Membership

All In! We know you're ready, so let's go! You'll get your 1-year unlimited membership (pencils out to $280/month) and 10 day passes for your family, friends and coworking guests at any Hivery location. Oh, and did we tell you that this also includes a 1-year membership to our virtual community. Connect remotely to great people doing cool stuff from all over the world!

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5,800.00 USD
Let's Do This! 2-Year Member + Coaching

Let's Do This! gives you a deep dive experience into the Hivery. In addition to a 2-year unlimited membership to the new SF location (penciling out to $241/month for unlimited membership!), you'll spend 60 minutes in a personal Laser Coaching session with Grace Kraaijvanger, CEO and Founder of the Hivery. What are you working on now? How can you invest in yourself and your next steps forward? How can we support you? Do it in style, and with the community, and have Grace help you action-map your plan. Includes 10 passes for your friends, family, and coworking guests at any Hivery location as well as invites to special Hivery events all year long.

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50.00 USD
#womendoingcoolstuff

You're a woman doing cool stuff. Or you know a woman doing cool stuff. Or you want to give a gift to a woman doing cool stuff. You get the picture. And, with this reward, you also get our microwave and dishwasher-safe ceramic Hivery mug! 

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Yes! I am contributing to this campaign because I also care about elevating women's voices. I support the Hivery and #womendoingcoolstuff!

17 Supporters
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100.00 USD
Ready, Set, Go! The Empowered Action Kit

We know you're ready and so are we! Download our Empowered Action Kit, filled with lessons, inspiration, and resources from the past five years at The Hivery. Curated by the Hivery Team, you can plan your next chapter from home, knowing that you have the inspiration and resources of The Hivery at your fingertips. We've added 2 day passes for friends, family, or coworking guests at any Hivery location, so you can create a personal retreat to explore your what's next. 

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14 Supporters
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250.00 USD
Let's Have Lunch! +Master Class w/ Grace

Join Grace for lunch and a masterclass with her at our new Fort Mason space! 

Whether you’re a business owner, freelancer, you’re thinking about going back to work, or you're creating your unique contribution to this world, Grace will share her roadmap for claiming your next chapter, over a delicious lunch in great community! 

Lunch and class is Wednesday, November 13th. 11:00 AM-1:30 PM.

Plus, you'll receive a free day pass to use for yourself or gift to a friend! 

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6 Supporters
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300.00 USD
Hivery@Home: Virtual Membership + Kit

Enjoy the beautiful essence of The Hivery in your own home!

Experience all the magic, inspiration, resources, and community of The Hivery, wherever you may live with our Virtual Membership for One Year. You'll also receive our Hivery at Home Kit which includes a Hivery journal, pen, notecards, business card holder, a Hivery carryall bag, and a copy of Tara Mohr's book, Playing Big. 

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6 Supporters
Select this reward
325.00 USD
Private Consult with Grace

Grace LOVES action-mapping and coaching in a one-on-one setting, yet has very few openings for private consults with her busy schedule. She's reserving ONLY A VERY FEW private sessions for her iFundWomen backers who believe in creating meaningful work and impact. 

These 75-minute consultations with email pre and post follow-up are designed for those who want to create action plans toward change, accountability and progress. Private consults can be done in-person at The Hivery or remotely via Zoom.

3 Supporters
None available
500.00 USD
From the Heart—"We Rise" Scholarships

Women creating meaningful work come from all backgrounds. Help us foster economic diversity among our membership by supporting our We Rise Scholarship recipients. For your contribution, you'll ensure that we are able to grow our We Rise Scholarship program to include more recipients. Thank you. Includes two tickets to our San Francisco Launch Party (November 1, 2019) two tickets to any Hivery Circle of your choice, and two Launch Inspiration Lab tickets for a We Rise Scholarship recipient (November 2, 2019). Your contribution helps us extend our reach in serving and supporting an inclusive community.

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800.00 USD
Like a Boss! Host Your Event with Us!

Are you looking for a stunning space to host your corporate offsite, board meeting, book launch, focus group, fundraiser, photo shoot, team-building, info session, workshop, or trunk show? Everything is Insta-ready, the spaces are flexible-use and come with all the amenities you can imagine for a stunning event-ready space.

You will have full use of the entire Mill Valley Hivery, including our main space and Empowerment Studio for a weekend day. Exact dates will be based on availability and you'll have a dedicated Hivery team member to help you select and finalize your event date.  

This day-rate is discounted exclusively for iFundWomen backers, and availability is limited!

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7,500.00 USD
Founding Membership - Two Years

The Founding Member group is a small group of members who want to see The Hivery grow, want to be an instrumental part of our growth, AND want a TWO-YEAR membership to all Hivery locations, with Founding Member perks like annual retreats among other women who believe deeply in this movement.  Also includes ten guest passes per year to co-work with friends and colleagues and you'll be the first to know about fun events like “hard hat” parties and ambassador gatherings.

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3,360.00 USD
All In! All-Access Annual Membership

All In! We know you're ready, so let's go! You'll get your 1-year unlimited membership (pencils out to $280/month) and 10 day passes for your family, friends and coworking guests at any Hivery location. Oh, and did we tell you that this also includes a 1-year membership to our virtual community. Connect remotely to great people doing cool stuff from all over the world!

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5,800.00 USD
Let's Do This! 2-Year Member + Coaching

Let's Do This! gives you a deep dive experience into the Hivery. In addition to a 2-year unlimited membership to the new SF location (penciling out to $241/month for unlimited membership!), you'll spend 60 minutes in a personal Laser Coaching session with Grace Kraaijvanger, CEO and Founder of the Hivery. What are you working on now? How can you invest in yourself and your next steps forward? How can we support you? Do it in style, and with the community, and have Grace help you action-map your plan. Includes 10 passes for your friends, family, and coworking guests at any Hivery location as well as invites to special Hivery events all year long.

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0 Supporters
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50.00 USD
#womendoingcoolstuff

You're a woman doing cool stuff. Or you know a woman doing cool stuff. Or you want to give a gift to a woman doing cool stuff. You get the picture. And, with this reward, you also get our microwave and dishwasher-safe ceramic Hivery mug! 

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