Questions?

+ WHAT HAPPENS AT AN EVENT?

1. All of the names of charitable nonprofits nominated by our members will be added to the drawing, with three (3) selected at random in front of the group.
2. When a nonprofit is drawn, the nominating member will speak for 3-5 minutes on behalf of the organization. A brief Q&A may follow each presentation if time allows. A nonprofit that is not selected at an event will remain in the draw for subsequent events.
3. Each member votes and, using single-winner plurality, the nonprofit that receives the most votes receives our collective donation.
4. Each member donates $100 to the winning nonprofit. We use Grapevine to manage our collective giving. Members commit to donating $100 to the selected recipient every February, May, August, and November. Even if your choice does not win, you are responsible for donating to the winning nonprofit.
5. An authorized representative of the winning nonprofit will be invited to the next event to explain how our funds have been used.

+ WHEN & HOW LONG ARE EVENTS?

Events are held once a quarter (4 events per year) in February, May, August & November. Events are required to be one hour or less.

+ WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND AN EVENT?

If you cannot attend an event, before the event you must sign up to make your donation through Grapevine. Please ensure you process your payment within 7 days of the event.

+ CAN I BRING A FRIEND?

Of course! You are welcome to bring a friend but only members may vote.

+ HOW DO I NOMINATE A NONPROFIT?

Download and complete the Nonprofit Nomination Form. The nonprofit will need to sign a Donation Acceptance Agreement before receiving any donation. Return both forms via mail or email no later than the Sunday prior to the event. Only members in good standing may nominate & present a charity.

Any local, IRS 501(c) registered charitable nonprofit that serves the Treasure Valley may be nominated. Charity Navigator and GuideStar can also help you in your vetting process. The charitable organization must agree not to solicit members and also must provide a tax donation receipt to each donor.

+ WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE NOMINATED?

In order to be considered a potential recipient of 100² Women for Good donations, an organization must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Established and in operation for at least two (2) full years (no start-ups).
2. Recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for at least two (2) full years.
3. Be located in the Treasure Valley. The counties considered Treasure Valley are Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee counties.

Please note: Nominations from national nonprofit organizations will not be accepted. The purpose is for 100% of the contributions to stay in the Treasure Valley.

Organizations will also need to read & sign a Nonprofit Agreement Form before receiving any donation.

+ WHAT IS A 501(c)(3)?

A 501(c)(3) is defined as "exemptions that apply to corporations, and any community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational purposes, to foster national or international amateur sports competition, promote the arts, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals." However, for the purposes of 100² Women For Good, all groups up for consideration must be local. Our focus is on organizations that support education, family and health and wellness.

+ GRAPEVINE DONATION PROCESS

We partner with Grapevine to manage our collective giving. We collect all donations so that we can make one BIG donation to our recipient! We encourage recurring quarterly donations so that we can provide our nonprofits with an estimated donation amount and to simplify processing. Members commit to donating $100 to the selected recipient every February, May, August, and November.

TO SET UP YOUR QUARTERLY DONATION ONLINE:

1. Visit Grapevine.
2. Select "Join this Grapevine"
3. Sign up for an account using your email address
4. Select "Donate"
5. Under "Frequency" select Quarterly (Preferred) or "Give Once". You can donate using a credit card or bank account. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Grapevine charges no donation fees, but their payment processor charges a discounted 2.2% + 30¢ credit and debit card fee (3.5% for AmEx and +1% for non-US cards), or 0.8% up to $5 for bank transfers.

You will receive an email receipt immediately for tax purposes. You can cancel this at any time.

+ CAN I JUST SEND THE DONATION TO THE NONPROFIT MYSELF?

The goal of 100² Women for Good is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group. We encourage all members to sign up to make a recurring donation using our giving platform, Grapevine. This allows us to track your donations to ensure you receive credit for the donation and remain eligible for membership.

+ IS MY CONTRIBUTION TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes! All donations on Grapevine are to verified charitable nonprofits in good standing with the IRS. You’ll receive a receipt after you complete your donation. Grapevine does not share member information with winning nonprofits. For those who direct-donate to the nonprofit, they will be the ones to send you a receipt.

+ HOW MUCH OF MY DONATION GOES TO THE CHARITY?

100%! 100² Women for Good was founded and is operated entirely by volunteers. 100% of funds raised goes directly to the selected nonprofit. Web hosting, domain, IT & other expenses are paid by the co-founders and generous members who've donated specifically to these expenses.

+ HOW OFTEN CAN A CHARITY BE NOMINATED?

Once a nonprofit is selected to receive our donation, it will be eligible for nomination in two (2) years.

+ WHAT IS MY COMMITMENT AS A MEMBER?

Each member commits to donating $100 quarterly ($400 per year) to support the work of nonprofits and in the Treasure Valley. Any member who has missed more than 2 payments will no longer be considered a member in good standing. Only members in good standing can nominate, present and vote. Committed/Good standing means member has made her quarterly $100 donations since joining.

+ WHAT IS AN AMBASSADOR?

Our ambassadors are simply friends who share our passion and vision of collectively making an impact in our community. Each one has actively reached out to friends to join in our effort. In addition, our ambassadors serve as a steering team. Find an ambassador and thank her.

Want to be an ambassador for 100WFG? Email us and share your heart.

+ WHO FOUNDED THE GROUP?

Kathy Coprivnicar and Amy Haugen founded 100² Women For Good Boise at a coffee shop on August 22, 2019 but giving circles are an old idea. 100WFG Boise is part of the 100 Who Care movement that was started by Karen Dunigan in 2006. There are more than 500 active chapters in the world. The 100 Who Care Alliance was formed as an organized way for chapter leaders to be in community with one another and to share ideas and best practices with one another, as we all address similar issues and challenges within our groups. More information is available at http://100whocarealliance.org/

+ KNOW A TEENAGER OR GENTLEMAN WHO'D LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN HELPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?

100+ Teens Who Care Treasure Valley OR 100+ Men for Good Boise may be the perfect fit! They've already made great contributions to the community. Click on the respective links for more information or contact us and we can put you in touch with the right person.