FAQs
When 100 women come together to donate $100 each, we raise $10,000 – profoundly impacting nonprofits in our community.
Members nominate local charities, programs, or non-profits by placing their name into the drawing.
Three members are selected from the basket to present. Each presenter is given 5 minutes to share information about their chosen charity and how the funds would be used. Presentations are made by members of 100 Women Who Care, not by the charity itself.
Following the presentations, the group votes by ballot. Majority rules, and all members commit to donating $100 to the selected organization.
If a member is unable to attend, they may give their check to another member to deliver on their behalf or mail it in. That check will also serve as their proxy vote.
You can donate by check or cash. Unfortunately, we do not accept any digital payments at this time.
A few simple rules:
Each member commits to donating $100 per meeting ($400 per year).
Donations are given to registered 501(c)(3) Jackson County charities, non-profits, programs, or worthy causes. National charities are not considered, and contributions must remain 100% in the local community.
Only three charities/programs/non-profits are presented at each meeting. In cases of immediate or emergency need, an organization may be considered as one of the choices.
Members whose names are drawn must personally present their chosen organization. Presentations may not be deferred to another member or guest.
Members may not coordinate or “line the basket” by submitting multiple names for one charity. Each name drawn must present their own selection.
All members agree to donate to the organization selected by majority vote. Members may choose to make additional personal donations to the other organizations presented.
If a charity presented is selected to receive funds, that organization must wait three (3) years before being eligible for consideration again.
Members and non-profits may not solicit other members with promotional materials, fundraising requests, or unrelated offers.
The selected organization must agree not to use members’ names for future solicitations or share member information publicly. Failure to adhere to this condition will result in removal from future consideration.
If a member’s name is drawn and their charity is not selected, they remain eligible to place their name back into the drawing at the next meeting.
Looking to present at our next quarterly meeting? Make sure you are prepared!
Making your case for support in the 5 minutes that you are allowed takes some planning. Following are some talking points you might want to incorporate into your presentation.
State your name and the name of the organization you would like to receive the funding.
Start with an engaging opening line, e.g., “75 women in our community are involved in a domestic violence dispute every month…”
Share what the mission of the organization is.
Describe the program that you would like to be funded. Provide some background information, if possible.
Identify how many people and who the funds will impact.
Tell how essential this program is and what our community will miss if this program does not get funded.
Explain the measurements that will be used to ensure the success of this program and good use of the donation.
Share what this donation will “buy” for our community.
End with a heartfelt ask and a thank you.
Remember that you must be a member of 100+ Women Who Care in order to make a presentation at the meetings and be up to date on your donations.
