Charities

Charities

Every three months, we will come together to create an impact within the Central 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 Central WA are eligible to nominate a charity by filling out the online Charity Nomination 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 Central Washington 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central 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 Central Washington.

Note: 100+ Women Who Care Central Washington reserves the right to amend these eligibility criteria when appropriate, without consultation with the nominated charities.