FAQs
Q: How do I become a member?
A: To become a member go to our JOIN page and fill out our Commitment Form.
Q: How long do meetings last?
A: The actual meetings will take no more than 1 hour. There are opportunities to network/socialize before and after the formal part of each meeting.
Q: I am a new member; what should I expect at a meeting?
A: Expect to be greeted by one of our volunteers at the check-in table. There will be a cash bar and time for mingling with other interesting, kind, and like-minded women. Generally, our meetings will go as follows:
Q: What if I cannot attend a meeting?
A: If a member cannot attend a meeting, she should place a signed blank $100 check in an envelope marked GIVE T/E and give it to a fellow member who will be going to the meeting. Otherwise, we will notify you after the meeting which charity has been selected and we ask that you mail the check made out to the charity to GIVE T/E within 7 days.
Q: Is the membership limited to 100 women?
A: No, our goal is to make the biggest impact possible in T/E! So, please invite friends to join us so we can make the biggest possible investment together
Q How are the three presenting charities chosen?
A: Members may nominate local charities. All nominated charities are vetted for eligibility and placed into a hat. Three organizations are drawn at random one month before the meeting. The three organizations are invited to give a short five-minute presentation at the meeting. If a charity declines or is unable to present, another charity is drawn from the hat. The identity of the three presenting charities is not revealed until the meeting is underway.
Q: How do I nominate a charity?
A: When a member joins, they may nominate a charity using our nomination form. Each charity is put into the hat one time, regardless of how many members nominate it. Charities that present and are not awarded must wait two years before being nominated again; charities that are awarded must wait three years.
Q: Can I nominate a charity that I am a part of?
A: Yes! As long as you are a GIVE T/E member, you may nominate any qualifying non-profit.
Q: What happens in the event of a tie?
A: Voting will take place at the conclusion of the presentations and simple majority wins. Ties will be decided by a second vote. If a tie persists, the membership will randomly select one of the tied organizations by draw.
Q: How much of my donation goes to the administration costs of GIVE T/E?
A: Absolutely ZERO! However, we seek specific donations for costs like printing and our meetings. If your company or employer is interested in donating, or you know a local business that you think may be interested, please let us know!
Q: Is my contribution tax-deductible?
A: Yes, your contribution is tax-deductible because it will be made to a 501(c)3 organization. Checks are written directly to the local organization, NOT to GIVE T/E. If you have additional questions please contact your tax adviser or visit the IRS website for further information
Q: What do you do with personal information?
A: GIVE T/E collects your personal information strictly for the purpose of keeping in contact with our members. The membership database is used by the organizers only. Charities agree not to add personal information provided on checks to their databases or use for further communication.
Q: How does GIVE T/E communicate with members?
A: We primarily use email to share important information about upcoming meetings.
Q: Can I bring a friend to a meeting?
A: Yes, guests may attend one meeting before deciding to join.
Q: Is this a new concept?
A: No. The first 100 Women group was founded in 2006 in Jackson, Michigan, and now there are hundreds of chapters across the country and around the world. We are excited to bring this concept to T/E and hope you’ll join us!
Q: What if I do not pay at the meeting?
A: If you do not pay at the meeting because you are not there in person, please mail your check, made out to the charity, to GIVE T/E so we can turn it in with the others as a group. Do not mail your check directly to the charity. If you do not pay after within 15 days, you will lose your nominating and voting rights for the next meeting.
A: To become a member go to our JOIN page and fill out our Commitment Form.
Q: How long do meetings last?
A: The actual meetings will take no more than 1 hour. There are opportunities to network/socialize before and after the formal part of each meeting.
Q: I am a new member; what should I expect at a meeting?
A: Expect to be greeted by one of our volunteers at the check-in table. There will be a cash bar and time for mingling with other interesting, kind, and like-minded women. Generally, our meetings will go as follows:
- 7 pm, check in & social hour
- 7:30 pm, meeting begins. The meeting includes: Opening remarks, 5 minute charity presentations, 2-3 minutes for questions, voting and tabulation, update from the previous winner, winning charity announced (by simple majority), members write their checks to the recipient charity.
- After the meeting, there is a post-event reception with a cash bar until 9 pm.
Q: What if I cannot attend a meeting?
A: If a member cannot attend a meeting, she should place a signed blank $100 check in an envelope marked GIVE T/E and give it to a fellow member who will be going to the meeting. Otherwise, we will notify you after the meeting which charity has been selected and we ask that you mail the check made out to the charity to GIVE T/E within 7 days.
Q: Is the membership limited to 100 women?
A: No, our goal is to make the biggest impact possible in T/E! So, please invite friends to join us so we can make the biggest possible investment together
Q How are the three presenting charities chosen?
A: Members may nominate local charities. All nominated charities are vetted for eligibility and placed into a hat. Three organizations are drawn at random one month before the meeting. The three organizations are invited to give a short five-minute presentation at the meeting. If a charity declines or is unable to present, another charity is drawn from the hat. The identity of the three presenting charities is not revealed until the meeting is underway.
Q: How do I nominate a charity?
A: When a member joins, they may nominate a charity using our nomination form. Each charity is put into the hat one time, regardless of how many members nominate it. Charities that present and are not awarded must wait two years before being nominated again; charities that are awarded must wait three years.
Q: Can I nominate a charity that I am a part of?
A: Yes! As long as you are a GIVE T/E member, you may nominate any qualifying non-profit.
Q: What happens in the event of a tie?
A: Voting will take place at the conclusion of the presentations and simple majority wins. Ties will be decided by a second vote. If a tie persists, the membership will randomly select one of the tied organizations by draw.
Q: How much of my donation goes to the administration costs of GIVE T/E?
A: Absolutely ZERO! However, we seek specific donations for costs like printing and our meetings. If your company or employer is interested in donating, or you know a local business that you think may be interested, please let us know!
Q: Is my contribution tax-deductible?
A: Yes, your contribution is tax-deductible because it will be made to a 501(c)3 organization. Checks are written directly to the local organization, NOT to GIVE T/E. If you have additional questions please contact your tax adviser or visit the IRS website for further information
Q: What do you do with personal information?
A: GIVE T/E collects your personal information strictly for the purpose of keeping in contact with our members. The membership database is used by the organizers only. Charities agree not to add personal information provided on checks to their databases or use for further communication.
Q: How does GIVE T/E communicate with members?
A: We primarily use email to share important information about upcoming meetings.
Q: Can I bring a friend to a meeting?
A: Yes, guests may attend one meeting before deciding to join.
Q: Is this a new concept?
A: No. The first 100 Women group was founded in 2006 in Jackson, Michigan, and now there are hundreds of chapters across the country and around the world. We are excited to bring this concept to T/E and hope you’ll join us!
Q: What if I do not pay at the meeting?
A: If you do not pay at the meeting because you are not there in person, please mail your check, made out to the charity, to GIVE T/E so we can turn it in with the others as a group. Do not mail your check directly to the charity. If you do not pay after within 15 days, you will lose your nominating and voting rights for the next meeting.