Questions?

When: Events are held once a quarter (4 events per year) in February, May, August, and November.

Duration: Events are required to be one hour or less.

Our events follow a set format:

1. The Nonprofit Selection

• Drawing: All eligible nominated nonprofits are entered into a drawing. Three (3) nonprofits will be selected at random in front of the group.

• Presentations: When an organization is drawn, the nominating member will speak on its behalf for 3–5 minutes. A brief Q&A may follow each presentation, time allowing.

• What if a nonprofit isn't selected? A nonprofit that is not selected at an event will remain in the draw for subsequent events.

2. Voting and Collective Giving

• Voting: Every member votes for one of the three presented organizations.

• Winner: The nonprofit that receives the most votes receives our collective donation.

• Donation Commitment: Each member donates $100 to the winning nonprofit. We manage this collective giving through Grapevine.

• Responsibility: Members commit to donating $100 to the selected recipient every February, May, August, and November. You are responsible for donating to the winning nonprofit, even if your choice does not win.

3. Follow-Up

• An authorized representative of the winning nonprofit will be invited to the next event to explain how our funds were used.

That's perfectly okay! Attendance is not required.

Since we process all quarterly donations through Grapevine, you do not need to be present at the event to donate. You'll simply be notified of the winning nonprofit and will be prompted to make your $100 donation via the platform.

(For more details, please see the separate question about Grapevine and Donations on this page.)

Your commitment involves two main components:

1. Financial Commitment

• Each member commits to donating $100 quarterly (totaling $400 per year) to support the work of nonprofits in the Treasure Valley.

2.Good Standing & Participation

A member is considered to be in Good Standing if she has made all her quarterly $100 donations since joining.

Maintaining Good Standing is essential, as only members in Good Standing are eligible to:

• Nominate a nonprofit.

• Present for a nonprofit.

• Vote at events.

Note: Any member who has missed more than two (2) payments will no longer be considered a member in Good Standing.

Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to attend.

Voting: Only members can vote on the winning nonprofit. Your guest is welcome to observe the presentations and the entire process, but they won't receive a voting token.

Only members in good standing may nominate and present for a nonprofit.

New Members: If you are a new member and wish to nominate, you must attend at least two (2) events first to fully understand our process.

Required Forms: Two forms are necessary for each nomination. Both can be found on our website under "Nominations."

In order to be considered a potential recipient of 100 Women for Good donations, an organization must meet all of the following criteria:

• IRS Status: Be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

• Established: Be in operation for at least two (2) full years (no start-ups).

• Local Focus: Be located in and primarily serve the Treasure Valley. The counties considered Treasure Valley are Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee.

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

You can use resources like Charity Navigatorand Candid, previously known as GuideStar, to help you in your vetting process.

A 501(c)(3) is a specific designation recognized by the IRS that identifies an organization as a tax-exempt charitable nonprofit. This means donations made to them are usually tax-deductible for the donor.

For the purposes of 100 Women For Good, remember two key points:

1. Local Focus: All organizations considered must be local and serve the Treasure Valley.

2. Our Priorities: While the definition is broad, our focus is on organizations that support education, family, and health and wellness.

We partner with Grapevine to manage our collective giving. We pool all of your generous contributions together so that we can make one BIG, powerful donation to our selected nonprofit recipient!

BENEFITS OF DONATING THROUGH GRAPEVINE

Donating your quarterly commitment through the Grapevine platform offers several key benefits:

• Privacy: Grapevine does not share your personal information with the winning nonprofits, meaning you won't automatically be added to every recipient's mailing list.

• Tax Receipts: You will receive an immediate email receipt after completing your donation through Grapevine for tax purposes.

• Convenience: It simplifies the process of making your quarterly contribution and ensures you receive credit toward your membership requirement.

Members commit to donating $100 to the winning nonprofit every quarter: February, May, August, and November. We strongly encourage setting up recurring quarterly donations. This helps us simplify the processing on our end and allows us to provide the nonprofits with a more accurate estimated donation amount.

How to Set Up Your Quarterly Donation

To set up your quarterly donation, please follow these steps online:

1. Visit Grapevine by clicking the link here.

2. Select "Join this Grapevine."

3. Sign up for an account using your email address.

4. Once signed up, select "Donate."

5. Under "Frequency," choose Quarterly.

You can donate using a credit card or a bank account. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You will receive an immediate email receipt for tax purposes, and you can cancel this recurring donation at any time.

Understanding Fees: Grapevine itself charges no donation fees, but their payment processor does apply a small service charge. This fee is a discounted credit and debit cards. If you choose a bank transfer, the fee is much lower. Your donation can be stopped at any time.

We strongly encourage all members to donate through our giving platform, Grapevine.

The primary goal of 100 Women for Good is to combine all contributions into one large, collective donation, maximizing the impact for the winning organization.

Using Grapevine also ensures that:

• You receive credit for your donation immediately.

• Your membership status remains current and eligible.

If you have concerns about the platform, please see the Grapevine Donation Process section for details.

Yes! All $100 contributions made through Grapevine are directed to verified 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits in good standing with the IRS and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

• Receipts: You will receive an email receipt immediately after completing your donation through Grapevine for tax purposes.

• Privacy: Grapevine does not share your personal member information with the winning nonprofits.

100% of your donation goes to the selected nonprofit! 100 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.

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

Kathy Coprivnicar and Amy Haugen founded 1002 Women For Good Boise at a coffee shop on August 22, 2019. 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/

YES! 100 Men for Good Boise has already made great contributions to our community. Click on the link to go directly to their website.