Every three months, we will come together to create an impact within the SW Washington area through the selection of a local charity. Along with our donation, we also spread awareness of these charities.
Eligibility Criteria
Only members of 100 Women Who Care SW Washington are eligible to nominate a charity by filling out the online Charity Nomination Form or the downloadable PDF Form. There is no proxy voting.
In order to be considered to present at a meeting, the charity must be:
In addition:
Note: 100 Women Who Care SW Washington reserves the right to amend these eligibility criteria when appropriate, without consultation with the nominated charities.
Eligibility Criteria
Only members of 100 Women Who Care SW Washington are eligible to nominate a charity by filling out the online Charity Nomination Form or the downloadable PDF Form. There is no proxy voting.
In order to be considered to present at a meeting, the charity must be:
- Based in and serving the Clark County area.
- A registered 501c3 organization able to provide charitable tax receipts for donations.
- Previously established for at least one year (no start-ups).
In addition:
- No national or international charities will be considered, as the aim is to keep our donations right here in the SW Washington area. National or Global organizations with a local chapter may be nominated; however, the funds must be used only for a project that serves the SW Washington area.
- Any charity or not-for-profit group must be a registered 501c3 and willing to provide tax receipts to all members who donate.
- Charity does not have a direct religious or political affiliation.
- The nominated charities must agree in advance of the meeting to send tax receipts directly to each of the donating members.
- Members of 100 Women Who Care SW Washington will vote by secret ballot to select one of the three nominated charities to receive all the donations that evening.
- The organization with the greatest number of votes will be the recipient of the total funds donated and will be ineligible to receive funds from 100 Women Who Care SW Washington for 2 (two) years.
- The other two presenting charities (not selected) may be nominated again at the next quarterly meeting.
- Any organization chosen to present at a meeting will be contacted the week prior in order to prepare. We ask that you send no more than 2 representatives of the organization, with one person as the main speaker. The following aspects are suggested for your presentation: who are you, what organization do you represent, what made you join this organization, if awarded this donation what impact do you plan on making in our community?
- A request will be made of the recipient charity to present an update on their use of the donation at the next meeting of 100 Women Who Care SW Washington.
Note: 100 Women Who Care SW Washington reserves the right to amend these eligibility criteria when appropriate, without consultation with the nominated charities.
