FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay?
Email Transfer:
Once signed in to your online banking, choose the option to send an eTransfer. 1. "Add Recipient" to set up for the first time 2. Recipient Name: "100 Women" 3. Recipient Email Address "[email protected]" 4. Security Question/Password IS NOT REQUIRED. ** We now have auto-accept for $100 eTransfers In message to the receiver: please ensure the name of the person getting the receipt. Cheque Drop-off: Can drop off envelope to Royal LePage with 100+ Women Who Care on Envelope c/o Connie/Julie Carson Please ensure add note with person receiving the receipt. **Note: Cheque's are to be made out to the charity who won, not to 100+ Women Who Care Quinte **Please email if unable to do either of the above and we can make arrangements. |
Can I join 100+ Women Who Care Quinte with a group?
You sure can! We understand that in these difficult financial times it may be hard to participate in charitable giving on your own; however, joining with a team allows you to split the cost and time commitment amongst team mates and creates a community with co-workers, friends, or like-minded peers.
To sign up as a team, one team member completes a Team Membership Commitment Form. There is a maximum of four people allowed for one team.
As a team you are allowed one vote, but all members of the team can attend all meetings. One speaker from the team should be selected when nominating a charity to represent the team should that charity be selected to be voted on that meeting.
To sign up as a team, one team member completes a Team Membership Commitment Form. There is a maximum of four people allowed for one team.
As a team you are allowed one vote, but all members of the team can attend all meetings. One speaker from the team should be selected when nominating a charity to represent the team should that charity be selected to be voted on that meeting.
Why do you need my personal information when I register?
We collect members' information (including name, address, and email address) strictly for the purpose of maintaining our membership list and assisting charitable organizations when creating individual tax receipts.
100+ Women Who Care Quinte will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your express consent, unless required by law.
100+ Women Who Care Quinte will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your express consent, unless required by law.
Which organizations are eligible for donation consideration?
In order to be considered at a meeting, a charity must be based in and serve the Quinte area and it must be a registered, not-for-profit or charitable organization able to provide tax receipts for donations. We are not considering nominations to provincial, national or international charities, programs, or organizations, as the current focus is on contributing to our local community. It must also be previously established (no start-ups).
A charity can be re-nominated at each meeting as long is has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past. The exception is a specific program within a large organization (for example, a specific department or program within a hospital), which may be considered again after one year for a different program or department. We will accept multiple charity nominations for the same charity. All approved and legitimate charity nominations will be eligible for the draw box on the night of the meeting; however, a charity will only be able to be drawn and brought to a vote with the membership once per meeting.
A charity can be re-nominated at each meeting as long is has not been a recipient of the group's donation in the past. The exception is a specific program within a large organization (for example, a specific department or program within a hospital), which may be considered again after one year for a different program or department. We will accept multiple charity nominations for the same charity. All approved and legitimate charity nominations will be eligible for the draw box on the night of the meeting; however, a charity will only be able to be drawn and brought to a vote with the membership once per meeting.
How do you choose which charity to give to?
First, a registered member or team nominates the charity. At random, three charities will be selected at the meeting. The nominating members will be asked to come up and give a short, five minute presentation as to why the organization they are nominating should receive the donation and then spend about two minutes for Q&A.
Any member or team can submit a charity for consideration; however, she must nominate the charity to the Leadership Committee a week before the meeting.
Teams may only nominate one charity per meeting and one representative should be elected by each team to speak on all team members' behalves should this charity be selected for presentation.
Any member or team can submit a charity for consideration; however, she must nominate the charity to the Leadership Committee a week before the meeting.
Teams may only nominate one charity per meeting and one representative should be elected by each team to speak on all team members' behalves should this charity be selected for presentation.
As a member, can I nominate a charity without having to get up and speak in front of the group about it?
Nominating members can ask other members to present their charity on her behalf. Guests are not permitted to present.
What if I am unable to attend a meeting?
If a member cannot attend a meeting she can do one of two things:
She can send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend or another member to the meeting (preferred). The surrogate member will then write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the check and give it to the Leadership Committee on her behalf. A surrogate member may not vote on behalf of the absent member.
She can deliver in person or mail 100+ Women Who Care Quinte, c/o Connie or Julie Carson, Royal LePage ProAlliance realty 357 Front Street,Belleville.K8N2Z9 or E Transfer to [email protected]
*to ensure its safe arrival, it is suggested that members courier the cheque
She can send in a blank, signed cheque with a trusted friend or another member to the meeting (preferred). The surrogate member will then write in the name of the charity that is chosen on the check and give it to the Leadership Committee on her behalf. A surrogate member may not vote on behalf of the absent member.
She can deliver in person or mail 100+ Women Who Care Quinte, c/o Connie or Julie Carson, Royal LePage ProAlliance realty 357 Front Street,Belleville.K8N2Z9 or E Transfer to [email protected]
*to ensure its safe arrival, it is suggested that members courier the cheque
Can I just send my donation to the charity itself? NO!
Because the goal of 100+ Women Who Care Quinte is to make a large donation on behalf of the whole group, the answer is no. We want to be able to support this endeavor and give at least $10,000 at one time to make a large impact in our community - with each donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of individuals united for a cause! We also need to be able to track your donations so that you get credit for the donation and remain an active, voting-eligible member of the group.
How much of my donation goes to administrative costs of 100+ Women Quinte?
None of it!
100+ Women Who Care Quinte is organized and operated by a volunteer super team. Everything else, from our meeting space to our advertising, has been given to us by generous donors in our community.
100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected charity!
100+ Women Who Care Quinte is organized and operated by a volunteer super team. Everything else, from our meeting space to our advertising, has been given to us by generous donors in our community.
100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected charity!
Are donations tax deductible?
Absolutely! Only registered, not-for-profit and charitable organizations will be sponsored by the group. Cheques are written directly to selected charitable organizations and not to 100+ Women Who Care Quinte at each meeting.
How long do meetings last?
Meetings are intended to be very short and will last no longer than 60 minutes; however, members are invited to socialize after each meeting.
Can members bring an interested friend to the meeting?
Of course you can! We are always seeking philanthropic women to contribute their energy to the group and join our organization. In order to vote, she would need to become a member before the meeting, but guests are free to observe and contribute a donation if she likes.
When I register as a member, how many meetings am I required to donate to/attend?
Upon completing your Membership Commitment Form, we ask that you give to at least four meetings (about one calendar year). After that time, should you no longer with to be apart of 100+ Women Who Care Quinte, you can complete an Opt-Out Form.
I registered as an individual, but now found more people I could register with as a team. Can I cancel my membership and opt for a team membership instead?
Individual members cannot cancel their membership and elect to join or form a team until they have completed four meetings as an individual member, then completed this form, and re-applied as a new team.
