Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a member?
Fill out, sign and send us a Commitment Form. It only needs to be turned in once. Any member can end their membership at any time for any reason. We just ask that you send us an email to let us know.
How are non-profits chosen for the quarterly award?
Briefly:
1. Member submits completed pre-qualification form for a nonprofit they would like our group to consider
2. Non-profit is determined to be eligible and is added to our list
3. Before our quarterly meeting, the board members reach out and confirm that each non-profit wants to be in the drawing for this quarter.
4. The board members put the remaining non-profit names in a hat and draw three names.
5. We call and confirm that the non-profit will accept the award, if chosen, and ask that they prepare a 5 minute spiel to pitch their non-profit at the next meeting.
6. If your non-profit doesn't get a call, that means your name remains in the hat but you won't need to prepare anything for the next meeting.
7. At the next Zoom meeting, the non-profits are revealed and the individual organizations give their pitches.
8.All committed members vote via a Doodle Poll and an email goes out on Sunday announcing the winner.
9. Members mail in their checks written to the chosen non-profit or send money via Venmo.
10. Checks are gathered and delivered en masse to the lucky non-profit.
Where do I get a “Pre-Qualification Form” and who fills it out?
Active members (one who has signed and returned the Member Commitment Form) are eligible to submit a pre-qualification form for their favorite local non-profit. The member can fill it out or give it to the non-profit to fill out. Check to make sure your non-profit isn't already listed, and make sure you submit your form by communicated deadline if a meeting is upcoming.
What qualifications are required for a non-profit to be added to our list?
1. Be a 501(c)3 non-profit
2. Commit to using the award locally
3. Agree to come to the next meeting after receiving award and give a 5-minute presentation about how our money was put to work.
4. Agree not to use, give or sell the contact information of our members for additional solicitation by them or other organizations.
5. No political organizations, houses of worship, organizations whose mission is to spread a religious message, or individuals are eligible for funding.
6. Understands that non-profits who receive an award will not be eligible for pitching again until 24 months have passed.
What if the non-profit I want to nominate is already on the Pre-Qualification non-profit list?
The name of the non-profit only appears one time on our eligible list, whether a form is received from 1 member or 99 members. If your favorite non-profit is already on the list, there is no need to repeat the effort.
Any limit on how many non-profits a member can submit a form for?
No.
Any limit on how many non-profits can be on the eligible list?
No.
I want to pitch an eligible non-profit at the next meeting. What do I do?
IN PERSON MEETING: At the meeting entrance there will be one 3 x 5 card for each of the eligible charities on a table. Take the card for the non-profit that you would like to pitch, put your name on it, and drop it in the hat.
ZOOM MEETING: Grab a non-profit form from this website and submit it before the next deadline, one week before the meeting.
Are members required to nominate non-profits or make a pitch?
No. Nominating and pitching are completely voluntary. The only commitment you have made is to write a check for $100 four times per year to the non-profit that receives the most votes at our quarterly meetings.
Can two or more members stand up together to pitch the same non-profit?
No.
Can I pitch more than one at a meeting?
No. That would be like bidding against yourself at an auction!
Any restrictions on what can be pitched by a member for a charity?
No. Any local community project or service provided by a non-profit that is on the list can be pitched by a member.
I hate speaking in public but feel strongly about a particular non-profit. Any help for me?
Yes. You could find a member who supports the same non-profit and encourage them to put their name on card to make the pitch if it is pulled from the hat. Visit our "Pitch Tips" page for information on how to create a successful pitch.
Remember a pitch is 5 minutes or less and time for questions is also very limited. After observing the process for a meeting or two, hopefully you’ll see making a pitch is less intimidating.
Any discussion before voting?
No. There will be 8 minutes after the pitches during which any member can ask a question about a pitch that’s been made, and then you cast your vote for your favorite.
Tell me about voting, please.
Each member has one vote. If/when we return to in-person meetings, you vote at the meeting. When we meet via Zoom, members cast a vote by email using Doodle Poll and we determine the winner the following Sunday night. We then send an email announcing which non-profit received the most votes and remind members how to send in their $100. We also post the results on Facebook.
What if the selected pitch is something I don’t support, do I still contribute funds?
Yes. There are no exceptions or special considerations. We’ve all make a commitment to support our community and the non-profit selected. We think you’ll find that by trusting the process this will happen very rarely, if ever.
Can I contribute more than $100 to the selected non-profit?
Yes. Yes. Yes. The minimum amount is $100 per quarter, there is no maximum.
Is there a deadline for getting my donation turned in?
Yes. Getting your donation in promptly is important. If we receive your donation within one week, your name will be entered in a drawing to receive a door prize.
What if I want to support the second or third pitch that was not selected?
That would be wonderful. Simply write an additional check in any amount to the additional non-profit you would like to support. And non-profits not selected will be eligible to pitch again at future meetings.
What if I miss a meeting?
Please send a signed check but leave the "pay to the order of" line blank or leave it with a friend or a board member. They can fill in the name of the non-profit for you once the name is announced. Checks can be mailed to: 529 East St, Juneau, AK 99801 or Venmo Iola @iola-young
What if I don’t have a checking account?
We can accept cash and Venmo payments. We are not able to accept credit or debit cards. Send your Venmo payment to Iola @iola-young
Can I mail or deliver my contribution directly to the charity?
No. Our mission is to have the biggest impact possible by massing our donation and it helps us keep our member list active.
Can I get a receipt for my contribution?
Yes. Put your check or cash in a stamped self-addressed envelope that the nonprofit can use to send a receipt back to you in.
I have another question but can’t think of it right now.
When the question eventually comes back to you, as it often does, email us at 100wwc.jnu@gmail.com
Fill out, sign and send us a Commitment Form. It only needs to be turned in once. Any member can end their membership at any time for any reason. We just ask that you send us an email to let us know.
How are non-profits chosen for the quarterly award?
Briefly:
1. Member submits completed pre-qualification form for a nonprofit they would like our group to consider
2. Non-profit is determined to be eligible and is added to our list
3. Before our quarterly meeting, the board members reach out and confirm that each non-profit wants to be in the drawing for this quarter.
4. The board members put the remaining non-profit names in a hat and draw three names.
5. We call and confirm that the non-profit will accept the award, if chosen, and ask that they prepare a 5 minute spiel to pitch their non-profit at the next meeting.
6. If your non-profit doesn't get a call, that means your name remains in the hat but you won't need to prepare anything for the next meeting.
7. At the next Zoom meeting, the non-profits are revealed and the individual organizations give their pitches.
8.All committed members vote via a Doodle Poll and an email goes out on Sunday announcing the winner.
9. Members mail in their checks written to the chosen non-profit or send money via Venmo.
10. Checks are gathered and delivered en masse to the lucky non-profit.
Where do I get a “Pre-Qualification Form” and who fills it out?
Active members (one who has signed and returned the Member Commitment Form) are eligible to submit a pre-qualification form for their favorite local non-profit. The member can fill it out or give it to the non-profit to fill out. Check to make sure your non-profit isn't already listed, and make sure you submit your form by communicated deadline if a meeting is upcoming.
What qualifications are required for a non-profit to be added to our list?
1. Be a 501(c)3 non-profit
2. Commit to using the award locally
3. Agree to come to the next meeting after receiving award and give a 5-minute presentation about how our money was put to work.
4. Agree not to use, give or sell the contact information of our members for additional solicitation by them or other organizations.
5. No political organizations, houses of worship, organizations whose mission is to spread a religious message, or individuals are eligible for funding.
6. Understands that non-profits who receive an award will not be eligible for pitching again until 24 months have passed.
What if the non-profit I want to nominate is already on the Pre-Qualification non-profit list?
The name of the non-profit only appears one time on our eligible list, whether a form is received from 1 member or 99 members. If your favorite non-profit is already on the list, there is no need to repeat the effort.
Any limit on how many non-profits a member can submit a form for?
No.
Any limit on how many non-profits can be on the eligible list?
No.
I want to pitch an eligible non-profit at the next meeting. What do I do?
IN PERSON MEETING: At the meeting entrance there will be one 3 x 5 card for each of the eligible charities on a table. Take the card for the non-profit that you would like to pitch, put your name on it, and drop it in the hat.
ZOOM MEETING: Grab a non-profit form from this website and submit it before the next deadline, one week before the meeting.
Are members required to nominate non-profits or make a pitch?
No. Nominating and pitching are completely voluntary. The only commitment you have made is to write a check for $100 four times per year to the non-profit that receives the most votes at our quarterly meetings.
Can two or more members stand up together to pitch the same non-profit?
No.
Can I pitch more than one at a meeting?
No. That would be like bidding against yourself at an auction!
Any restrictions on what can be pitched by a member for a charity?
No. Any local community project or service provided by a non-profit that is on the list can be pitched by a member.
I hate speaking in public but feel strongly about a particular non-profit. Any help for me?
Yes. You could find a member who supports the same non-profit and encourage them to put their name on card to make the pitch if it is pulled from the hat. Visit our "Pitch Tips" page for information on how to create a successful pitch.
Remember a pitch is 5 minutes or less and time for questions is also very limited. After observing the process for a meeting or two, hopefully you’ll see making a pitch is less intimidating.
Any discussion before voting?
No. There will be 8 minutes after the pitches during which any member can ask a question about a pitch that’s been made, and then you cast your vote for your favorite.
Tell me about voting, please.
Each member has one vote. If/when we return to in-person meetings, you vote at the meeting. When we meet via Zoom, members cast a vote by email using Doodle Poll and we determine the winner the following Sunday night. We then send an email announcing which non-profit received the most votes and remind members how to send in their $100. We also post the results on Facebook.
What if the selected pitch is something I don’t support, do I still contribute funds?
Yes. There are no exceptions or special considerations. We’ve all make a commitment to support our community and the non-profit selected. We think you’ll find that by trusting the process this will happen very rarely, if ever.
Can I contribute more than $100 to the selected non-profit?
Yes. Yes. Yes. The minimum amount is $100 per quarter, there is no maximum.
Is there a deadline for getting my donation turned in?
Yes. Getting your donation in promptly is important. If we receive your donation within one week, your name will be entered in a drawing to receive a door prize.
What if I want to support the second or third pitch that was not selected?
That would be wonderful. Simply write an additional check in any amount to the additional non-profit you would like to support. And non-profits not selected will be eligible to pitch again at future meetings.
What if I miss a meeting?
Please send a signed check but leave the "pay to the order of" line blank or leave it with a friend or a board member. They can fill in the name of the non-profit for you once the name is announced. Checks can be mailed to: 529 East St, Juneau, AK 99801 or Venmo Iola @iola-young
What if I don’t have a checking account?
We can accept cash and Venmo payments. We are not able to accept credit or debit cards. Send your Venmo payment to Iola @iola-young
Can I mail or deliver my contribution directly to the charity?
No. Our mission is to have the biggest impact possible by massing our donation and it helps us keep our member list active.
Can I get a receipt for my contribution?
Yes. Put your check or cash in a stamped self-addressed envelope that the nonprofit can use to send a receipt back to you in.
I have another question but can’t think of it right now.
When the question eventually comes back to you, as it often does, email us at 100wwc.jnu@gmail.com
