Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just send the donation to the non-profit organization myself?
No. The goal of the 100+ Women Who Care, which is a giving circle, is to make one collective donation on behalf of the whole group. Our goal is to support this endeavor as a group with a total gift that has a meaningful impact in our community. So each member’s donation needs to be part of the collective donation from 100+ Women Who Care. It’s also important that we can track each member’s donation so that you get credit for tax purposes and remain eligible to nominate non-profits and vote at meetings.
Can I donate more than $50 per meeting?
Absolutely! Give as much as you like, and in addition to your donation to the chosen organization, you can also donate to the other two nominated organizations. You can donate through Grapevine, write a check at the meeting, send it to the treasurer, or donate directly to the organization online. If you donate online you must send your confirmation email to the treasurer.
What if I already donate to an organization that is chosen?
You are expected to make your 100+ Women Who Care member contribution to the selected organization in addition to any contributions you normally make. The intention of 100+ Women Who Care is to make an impact on organizations in our community, above and beyond our normal giving.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes, your contribution is tax-deductible as any recipient selected by 100+ Women Who Care is a registered 501(c)(3) or can raise funds with support of a fiscal sponsor. Checks are written directly to each organization or their fiscal sponsor, not to 100+ Women Who Care. Please contact your tax advisor or visit the IRS website for further information.
What happens if I don’t contribute quarterly?
If you don’t contribute to the selected nonprofit one quarter, you lose voting privileges at the next quarterly meeting. If you don’t contribute to the selected nonprofits two times within one year (four meetings), your membership is revoked.
What if I don’t agree with the choice made by the membership?
All members are expected to make their contribution to the chosen nonprofit. If you feel strongly about not supporting the selected group, then you will not be able to vote at the next meeting.
Do I have to donate if I don’t attend the meeting?
Yes. It’s the goal of 100+WWC to have every member contribute to reach our goal of maximizing our collective donation.
What if I can’t attend a meeting?
If you cannot attend a meeting, you can donate in the following ways:
1. Sign up for Grapevine, a donation platform that 100+ Women Who Care uses across the country. If you donate through Grapevine, you will receive a taxable gift confirmation from The Grapevine Foundation and all of your donation will be passed on to the selected nonprofit. We encourage you to donate through this platform. See Grapevine FAQs. You can go to our Grapevine page to create an account in our giving circle. Donating through Grapevine saves time for both the selected organization and our treasurer, simplifies record-keeping, and allows you to sign up for a subscription where your quarterly donations are processed automatically. No worries about meeting your quarterly donation commitment!
2. Mail a check to the Treasurer of 100+ Women Who Care made out to the selected organization. If you did not attend the meeting, the Treasurer will follow up via email the day after the meeting with information on how to donate to the selected organization.
3. You can send your donation with a friend who will be attending the meeting. They cannot vote on your behalf. We can only count the votes of members present. (No proxy votes allowed). Only members who are current in their contributions are eligible to vote.
When are the meetings?
Meetings are held on the first Monday of February, May, August, and November each year. Socializing and refreshments start at 5:30 p.m. with the business portion of the meeting from 6 to 7 p.m.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are intended to last no longer than 60 minutes from 6-7pm. However, you may come to the meeting early (refreshments and social time begin at 5:30) or stay a little late — in order to spend some time socializing and getting to know other members.
Can I bring a friend to a meeting?
Of course! Everyone is invited; however, in order to vote, she will need to sign a Membership Commitment Form and become a member.
How do I nominate an organization for donations?
Only members who have signed a Membership Commitment Form, are current on their contributions, and have been a donating member for at least one meeting may submit a non-profit organization for consideration.
If you are a member and you’d like to nominate a non-profit, fill out this online Nomination Form.
Process:
– Nominations are due one (1) month before the next meeting and go through a vetting process to make sure they fit the criteria of 100+ Women Who Care.
– Prior to the meeting, nominated organizations are put in a hat and three (3) organizations are selected by a general member to present at the following meeting. Members who have nominated the (3) non-profits will be notified 2 weeks prior to the meeting so they have time to prepare their presentation.
If you nominate an organization and it is one of the three pulled out of the hat, you should be prepared to give a 5-minute presentation about that organization, or find another member to give the presentation. Presentations are simple talks. No videos, handouts or slideshows are permitted. You are encouraged to invite a representative from the nominated organization to answer questions during the 5 minute Q&A. Again, only members can nominate and present organizations.
The deadline for nominations is one month prior to each meeting, but deadlines will be indicated in a Request for Nominations email that will be sent out by the Nominations Chair.
Once a non-profit program has been chosen to receive a collective donation, how long do I have to wait until I can nominate them again?
The selected organization must wait one year to be re-nominated.
If a non-profit organization has been presented but not chosen to receive a collective donation, how long do I have to wait until I can nominate them again?
Presenting non-profits not selected by the majority of members must wait one meeting to be re-nominated. They are not eligible for nomination at the following meeting after they made their presentation. So, if an organization presented but was not selected for a collective donation at say the February meeting, they could be re-nominated at the August meeting of that same year.
Which organizations can be considered for donations?
To see which orgs can be considered for nominations see the Nominations page of the web site.
How do I join?
Simply fill out this online Membership Commitment Form, and you’re in! By signing the Commitment Form you are agreeing to contribute $50 quarterly to the nonprofit selected at the quarterly meeting, for an annual contribution of $200. As a member, you are also eligible to vote at the meetings and nominate eligible organizations.
What happens if I don’t contribute quarterly?
If you don’t contribute to the selected nonprofit one quarter, you lose voting privileges at the next quarterly meeting. If you don’t contribute to the selected nonprofits two times within one year (four meetings), your membership is revoked.