What is 100 Women
Who Care Fernie (100WWCFernie)?
100WWCFernie is for women, living in the Elk Valley, who have limited spare time but a heart for giving. They believe that a greater impact is realized when like-minded women come together to do good for their communities. They make a financial commitment of $100-$200 per year, give a few hours of their time to nominate and learn about local causes that need help and then as a group do something about it.
Our philosophy
We are a group of women committed to making an impact where we live. Through two Giving Events a year, 100% of our members contributions are awarded to local organizations that make an impact and benefit many. All funds awarded must remain in the Elk Valley.
How does 100WWCFernie work?
Members commit to donating $100-$200 annually and attend at least one Giving Event a year.
Two Giving Events take place each year, where members donate, nominate and vote on local causes to receive support. Two causes are selected and share all funds raised 50/50.
Each Giving Event costs $107.00 per person (includes $100 donation, plus processing fees).
100% of the funds raised are donated back into our communities.
A Few Simple rules
- Members unable to attend a dinner will make a $100 donation in advance of the upcoming dinner.
- As we are not a registered charity, tax receipts cannot be issued for your financial gift.
- Only Members attending the dinner are eligible to submit Gifting Nominations and represent a cause.
- Gifting Nominations are completed and submitted prior to the Giving Dinner.
- Gifting Nomination Forms must be complete. Missing information will disqualify the nomination.
- You must be present to vote; proxies are not accepted.
- Majority rules. Even if you don’t care for the selected causes, we expect all Members to be supported of our collective efforts.
- The organization and all members agree NOT to use recipient names or causes for future solicitations.
- All members consent to their information being stored in the 100WWCFernie database and understand it will not be shared or sold.
- All members understand their photos may be taken at dinners/events and give consent for those images to be used on the 100WWCFernie website and social media feeds.
Who can receive 100WWC Fernie Funds?
- Organizations, non-profits, and organized groups located in the Elk Valley
- Non-eligible uses of funds include administrative, office, staff, contractor, or consultant-related expenses.
- National charities are not eligible, unless the organization can prove that 100% of the funds will stay in the Fernie and surrounding area (Elk Valley).
- Causes that have been funded may be nominated two years following the original receipt of the funds.
How are Causes Chosen?
- All Gifting Nomination Forms will be vetted by the Steering Committee ensuring they meet the criteria.
- All approved nominations will be entered into the Giving Dinner draw.
- Six nominations will be drawn, and the nominating Member asked to speak for 2 minutes about the cause.
- Following the presentations, Members will cast their vote for their top two causes.
- The top two recipients will be presented a cheque payable to their nominated cause.
- It’s fast, simple, and amazingly effective.