Member FAQs
Wondering what we’re all about? This page should answer most of your questions. If you have a specific question and can’t find your answer here, feel free to contact us!
Meeting FAQs
When are the meetings?
We meet only four times each year. Meetings take place in September, December, March and June. Dates are posted on our website HERE and our facebook page.
In Person Meetings
You are greeted by a volunteer and asked to sign in at the registration desk. We like to keep track of our member’s attendance as you enter so we can reconcile donations more quickly at the end of the evening. There may be a cash bar and some munchies. We may ask you if you would like to have your photo taken and/ or a short video of why you became a member. This is totally voluntary.
Can I bring a friend to the meeting?
No, our 100+ Who Care Giving Group quarterly meetings and socials are for active members only. If you bring a friend along who wants to join we will ask them sign a Commitment Form at registration when they arrive. They can also register ahead of time right here on the website.
If I miss a meeting, do I still have to donate?
Yes, we ask that all Active Members of 100+ Who Care Giving Group donate $100 to each recipient charity, regardless of whether they attended the meeting or not. If you miss a meeting, you can quickly and easily make your donation through fundraising page we create via the CanadaHelps website.
General Questions
What is 100 Who Care Giving Group?
We are a membership-based giving circle. Our group started as the 100 Women Who Care Annapolis Valley around 2013. In 2021, we invited members of the former 100 Men Who Give A Damn to join, and we became the 100 Who Care Giving Group. Our members meet four times a year, choosing a local charity to receive our group donation at each meeting.
What is a giving group?
Giving Groups or Giving Circles are philanthropy groups that bring together several individuals to donate their money, time, or resources to a pooled fund. They decide together how they will choose their beneficiaries and distribute the resources, and try to raise awareness for the groups they support and related issues.
Do I have to live in the Annapolis Valley of NS?
We accept members who live in any area, as long as you can honour your donation commitment which is to organizations local to the Annapolis Valley. If you don't live in the immediate area, there may be other chapters closer to you geographically - for example, there are chapters in Yarmouth, Halifax, and Cape Breton, as well as others.
How does 100+ Who Care communicate with members?
100+ Who Care Giving Group sends out emails, generally within one month of an upcoming meeting. Emails can come from members@100valleygiving.ca and web@100valleygiving.ca, so please be sure to add both emails to your contacts so we don't end up in your spam folder.
We also do a bit on our facebook page, so please do follow us there too.
Charity Nominations
How do I nominate a charity?
Charities and nonprofits can be nominated only by registered members. A form is used to collect nominations in advance of each meeting. Each member can nominate one charity. BECOME A MEMBER so you can support the wonderful and inspiring work done by local charities and non-profit organizations.
How is a charity chosen to present?
Will my nominated charity name stay in the hat?
Which charitable organizations are eligible for consideration by the group?
- Must be a registered non-profit or charitable organization that’s eligible to provide a tax receipt for donations.
- Must be established for at least one year (NO start-ups).
- If a national or international charity, 100% of the money they would receive from us MUST go back to the local area.
My favourite charity won the group donation. Can I nominate it again?
An organization that is selected for the group donation may NOT be considered for a period of at least one year.
How do charities, and grassroots non-profit organizations in the Annapolis Valley get involved?
Charities must be nominated by a member of 100 Who Care Giving Group to be considered. Sometimes it’s hard to find out about groups with great causes, so we invite organizations to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Here organizations can educate 100 Who Care Giving Group members and those following us about their projects. Many members are looking for a charitable cause to nominate and find info within our social media discussions and posts. If charities follow along on social media the night of the event they will get an idea of the excitement and what is happening as it takes place.
Donation FAQs
Can I donate online?
Yes please! We set up a dedicated fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org following each meeting. This is a great option for everyone involved: members can securely donate online AND immediately receive a tax receipt by email, and the charity doesn't have to handle a pile of cheques, write and mail individual tax receipts.
**When making your donation there, please choose to show your name on the Donation Wall. If you do not, your donation will show as Anonymous, which makes it much more difficult for us to track donations!
How do I make my donation?
Is my donation tax-deductible?
When do I get my tax receipt?
Can I donate by e-transfer?
We are a "non-organization" - we do not have a bank account for the 100+ Who Care Giving Group. Donations must be made directly to the chosen charity, who may or may not have the ability to receive e-transfers. That information will be shared after each meeting.
Do any of my donations go to administration costs of 100+ Who Care?
Absolutely not! 100+ Who Care Giving Group is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. Any overhead or administration expenses are covered by individual sponsorship or separate donations. 100% of the money raised at our meetings goes directly to the selected organizations.
From time to time we can accept small cash donations to help with administration and meeting costs. It is totally up to you if you'd like to a small donation. You can also choose to become a sponsor of 100+ Who Care Giving Group, by providing a one-time donation for administration or event costs, or in-kind donations such as venues, food services/products, bar, etc. Please contact us at members@100valleygiving.ca.
Can't I just send my donation to the charity myself?
Because the goal of 100+ Who Care 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 $10,000+ dollars at a time to make a large impact in our community with each member’s donation being part of the larger donation. This is the power of joining forces!
We also need to be able to track your donations so that you get credit for the donation and remain eligible for submitting charities and voting at meetings.