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FAQs

100 Women Who Care RI quarterly meeting

How do I join?

It’s easy—fill out the membership form found here to either send to us or bring with you to the next meeting. 

 

Can I just come to a meeting before I join?

Absolutely! We encourage you to drop by and see what it’s all about. There’s no pressure to join. We want you to feel comfortable learning about our mission. If you are moved to join, great,  you can do so at the meeting. But if you find it’s not for you, that’s ok too. 

 

What can I expect at a meeting?

Part of the beauty of 100 Women is the efficiency of our meeting time. From social time to end of meeting is just 90 minutes. Each quarterly meeting begins with 30 minutes of optional time to socialize—it’s a great way to network and catch up with friends and acquaintances while enjoying wine and refreshments. We then move on to a quick presentation by the last quarter's recipient.  Following this we choose 3 nonprofits, randomly drawn from a hat, and move right on to a brief discussion of each, voting and lastly making your donation. 

 

What if I join and then can’t make it to a meeting?

We encourage our members to come to meetings, but understand that life sometimes gets in the way. So we send out the info on the chosen nonprofit after each meeting so members who were unable to attend can send make their donation. 

 

How do I nominate a nonprofit?

Our members are encouraged to nominate as many organizations as they like using the form found here. Because we only pick 3 organizations at each meeting, it is possible that your organization may not be chosen that night. A member may add their nonprofit to the selection box once they have attended their first meeting; only one non profit per member can be in the selection box.

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Is 100 Women Who Care RI a nonprofit organization?

No, 100 Women Who Care RI is a pass through organization. All money collected is passed directly on to the nonprofit. Donations are made directly to the nonprofit, or with a check written out to the nonprofit. We are all volunteer, with zero budget and zero overhead!

 

But I don’t have any connections with any nonprofits, how can I nominate?

Nominating a non profit is not a requirement. It’s more of a benefit. While we encourage members to nominate organizations they feel passionate about supporting, it’s also a great opportunity to look into your community and discover new organizations doing good work that need our support. If you are searching for ideas, we also have a list of vetted non profits to choose from found here. 

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What is Grapevine?

Grapevine is an online platform that helps people pool their money together in groups called "giving circles" to support charities.

How Grapevine Works

  • Join a group: People find or create a giving circle based on shared values or local causes.

  • Pool donations: Members give a set amount of money on a regular schedule (like monthly or yearly).

  • Vote together: The group votes on which nonprofit organizations receive the collected funds.

  • Track impact: Members see updates and news from the supported charities

 

Why should I use Grapevine?

  • ⁠Amplify Our Impact: By pooling our funds on one platform, we deliver a single, massive grant to our nonprofit recipient

  • Set It and Forget It: Easily set up recurring donations so you always remain a member in "Good Standing," even if a busy schedule means you have to miss a quarterly meeting.

  • Protect Your Privacy: Grapevine keeps your personal contact info private from recipient nonprofits, saving your inbox from being added to endless external mailing lists.

  • Stay Organized & Transparent: Enjoy automated 501(c)(3) tax receipts sent straight to your email for stress-free tax seasons. Plus, you can visit our group's "Impact Page" anytime to see a complete historical record of the funds we've raised and the incredible nonprofits we've championed.

  • Connect Year-Round: It’s a dedicated space to meaningfully engage and chat with fellow chapter members between our regular meetings.

  • Flexible Giving: Prefer other ways to give? Grapevine also accepts donations from Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and wire transfers

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How do I donate through Grapevine?

1. Join the Circle

2. Set Up Your Donation

  • Once joined, click the "Donate" button.

  • Amount: Enter your specific membership level.

  • Frequency:

      ~Recurring (Recommended): Select "Quarterly" to automate your giving. Your card or bank will be charged on the 4th of the meeting month.

      ~One-Time: Select "One-Time" if you prefer to authorize each payment manually after every meeting.

3. Choose Payment & Finalize

  • Method: You can use a credit card or link your bank account (ACH). 

  • Fees & Tips: Review the processing fee. You will also see an optional "tip" for the Grapevine platform; you can adjust this to $0 if you prefer.

  • Confirm: Click "Complete Donation." You will receive a tax receipt via email.

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Have more questions? We're here to help! Send us an email and say hello!

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