Our Story
100 Women Who Care on the Indian River was born from a shared vision to empower local nonprofits in and around Indian River County. Our chapter began as a collective of women dedicated to making a tangible difference through pooled donations and strategic community action. We believe that when women unite, their impact is truly limitless.
We are building a legacy of compassion and collective impact. Together, we are making history of resilience and the power of women working together to create a brighter future for our local community.
About Our Chapter
The 100 Women Who Care On The Indian River Chapter Guidelines:
Membership
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There is no membership fee to join our chapter. We do not collect or hold any money directly.
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To become a member, you sign your name to a commitment/pledge form. It is your promise, your pledge to donate at least $100 at each quarterly meeting that will be donated to charity.
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You can continue as long as you want. You are not obligated to remain a member for a specified period.
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If you do not meet your commitment, you are considered “not in good standing.” Members who are not in good standing cannot submit charities or participate in voting.
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You do not have to attend meetings in person to continue your membership, although we hope that you do! You can donate $100 online to stay in good standing.
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If you do not submit donations for more than four (4) quarters, your membership will be made “inactive.”
Eligible Charities
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Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3).
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Organizations must have their main office in Indian River County OR a neighboring county. Donations benefiting national charities will be considered if used for a local need.
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Organizations must have been in existence for at least six (6) months.
Submitting Charities for Awards
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Only members who are in good standing may submit an organization to be entered into a random drawing to present to members at one of our quarterly meetings.
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New members must complete the registration, attend at least one meeting, and participate in that meeting’s donations before they will be allowed to sponsor (submit) a charity.
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If your charity does not win, you may continue to submit the same organization until it has received a donation.
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Charities can win one award within a twelve (12) month period before they are eligible to be sponsored again.
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Charities can be submitted at check-in at the upcoming meeting.
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Three charities are selected at each meeting, along with the name of the sponsoring member, by random drawing.
Presentations
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You have exactly five (5) minutes to present. No PowerPoint’s, visuals or handouts are allowed during your presentation. If your presentation runs past the 5-minute time frame, we will interrupt. You will then have an additional 5 minutes for Q & A's. Limiting presentations to the allotted time allows us to keep our meetings to just one hour.
Voting
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Only members who are in good standing may vote.
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Only in-person or online meeting attendees will be allowed to vote.
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If you are eligible to vote, you’ll login to your Grapevine account and vote electronically at the meeting.
Donating
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Your contribution is tax deductible since the selected organizations are 501c3s. Please contact your tax advisor or visit the IRS website for more information.
Common Questions
How does the donation process work?
We facilitate donations through Grapevine. Members contribute to a collective pool, which we then allocate to local nonprofits in Indian River and surrounding counties. We do not collect payments directly on our site.
What are the meeting details?
We host quarterly meetings to discuss funding allocations and community impact. These gatherings are essential for our collective impact and are open to all members of the group.
How can I join the group?
Joining is simple. Visit our Grapevine link to register and become part of our community. We welcome all women who care about supporting local nonprofits in our area.
What is the group's mission?
Our mission is to empower local nonprofits on the Indian River and surrounding counties by pooling member donations and facilitating collective impact. We believe in the power of community action.
How are donations allocated?
Donations are allocated through a transparent process. We review each nonprofit's impact and funding needs to ensure our collective resources are used effectively and ethically.