How it Works

Once a quarter, our members attend the BIG GIVE and donate $100.
Members have the opportunity to nominate a local charity after being a member for a quarter.
At the BIG GIVE, nominating members in attendance place their charity “in the hat”.
Three charities will be drawn.
The nominating members (or a member of their choice) make a 5-minute, verbal presentation, about their charity’s mission and why it is deserving of the win.
Members have the opportunity to ask questions.
An anonymous vote is held and the charity with the most votes will receive $100 from each member. No proxy voting.
The member who nominated the recipient charity will be asked to participate in the presentation of the BIG CHECK GIVE to the winning charity.
The selected charity is invited back next quarter to share the BIG IMPACT of our donation.

Charities must be vetted two weeks before the BIG GIVE.
Winning charities are not eligible for re-nomination for 24 months (8 BIG GIVES) after their win.
Members may switch charities at any time via the nomination process.
Only members are allowed to vote and address the members.
Ties will be decided by one more round of votes with tied charities. If a tie persists, the charities that are tied will go back in the hat and the recipient will be drawn.
Our charities must agree not to give out member information or add members to their mailing list for future solicitation.
Members are responsible for ensuring 100+ has their current email address. Tax receipts will be emailed from The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona. (EIN 31-1660702)

How It Works