Nominate a Charity

Pitching Your Favorite Charity

Each committed member has the opportunity to put her name, along with a charity, in the hat when checking in at the quarterly meetings. This is 100% optional. One of the huge benefits of our extraordinary group is the knowledge we gain about incredible organizations, often in our backyards, which are improving the lives of our neighbors. YOUR presentation can lead to a huge financial impact and ultimately steer more support towards the mission of your favorite charity. Presentations should be simple and not overly formal. Speaking from the heart and sharing personal examples regarding your connection engages the members.

These are some additional things you should be prepared to discuss, in no particular order or format:

  • Your name and the name of the organization you would like to receive funding.
  • Where is the organization located?
  • What is the mission of the organization?
  • What purpose does the organization serve? (Who? What do they do? How do they do it?)
  • How would they benefit from receiving the donation? How will the funds be used?
  • How many people do they serve on a monthly/annual basis?
  • Describe the program that you would like funded. Would the funds be specifically earmarked for a certain program? Provide some background information for program. Who will it impact? How many will it impact? How essential is this program – what will our community be missing if this program does not get funded?
  • What percentage of funds goes directly to their mission? What percentage goes towards overhead and marketing?
  • What is the organization’s operating budget? How does the organization sustain their budget (ie., grant support, individual contributions, etc.)?
  • They must be a 501(c)3
  • No flyers or brochures at this time
  • End with a heartfelt ask and a thank you.
  • *Presenters are given five minutes, followed by a five-minute Q&A.


Power & Excitement:

  • There is an amazing sense of power and excitement in the room. Many women feel as if they have personally written a check for an impactful ($10,000+) donation.


  • Many women are, for the first time, entering the world of philanthropy through this model. “Philanthropy breeds philanthropy.”
  • At each meeting, over 100 women in the community are learning about the needs of their neighbors and the agencies and organizations that serve them.
  • Each organization presented has the opportunity to showcase its projects. Even if it is not chosen, it has exposure to over 100 women.