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FAQs

Am I a good fit for WENA?

If you are passionate about raising money in a fun and efficient way for all of our local non-profits, then we would love for you to join us as a WENA member!

What's in it for me if I participate? 

Meet and get to know other women who want to contribute to our community.

Learn about different local nonprofits.

Experience satisfaction of being a philanthropist and making a huge impact.

Participate in something that's high impact, low effort, and inspiring to others.

Understand how your dollars were used by the selected nonprofit/project.

 

What do I do?

Each member donates $100 per meeting (three times a year), and commits to donate to the winning nonprofit, no matter who you voted for.

 

Every member signs a form committing to participating in the three meetings (a continual commitment, committing to give $300 yearly). This ensures that we meet our goal of giving a large gift to the selected nonprofit organization. Commitment forms will be available at each meeting or you can go to our Commitment Form page, print a copy or copy and paste and send it in email form to womenempoweringnaz@gmail.com

 

Any WENA member may nominate a charity that she loves! Only one nomination per member and the member nominating must be the one to present the charity. Three nominees will be drawn for consideration. The member of WENA who submitted the nonprofit that is drawn will be given five minutes to make a presentation. 

 

In order to make a presentation for the nonprofit organization the nominee must be a member of WENA.

 

By ballot, the group will vote, and majority rules. Even if you didn't choose the winning nonprofit organization you still must donate. All checks will go to the winning charity.

Members unable to attend are committed to getting their money to the nonprofit by 10 days after the meeting.

 

Only three charities will be presented at each meeting.

 

The Nonprofit organization selected must agree to NOT use the names of members for future solicitations or give our information to the public.

 

Previous donation recipients may be eligible for WENA nominations 2 years after they’ve received their first donation.

A person can be a WENA member, not an organization. 

 

What if I can’t make the $100 gift? 

We encourage you to find a partner who can commit to participating with you. There can be 2 people max on a team. For example, you and a partner can chip in $50 a piece per meeting, commiting to $150 per year.  We are asking for a commitment and $100 can be a stretch, especially when financial situations change. Our goal is to be flexible, but we still to desire to deliver a large gift after each meet up to the selected organization.

 

When will meetings be held? 

Check the website or our Facebook/Instagram page for the most up-to-date meeting times. An email will be sent to each member as a reminder closer to the date of the next meet up. Currently the meetings are held in February, May and September. Socializing begins at 5:15pm, meeting will be held from 6pm-7pm. We are still offering a Zoom option. 

 

Is WENA a nonprofit?

No. We are a group of women getting together who want to learn more about nonprofits/projects in Northern Arizona. When the group votes to award $10,000, you will write your check directly to the organization -- NOT to WENA. Our goal is to make a huge impact and make giving easy for everyone who participates.

 

Is WENA affiliated with any religious organization?

This group is not associated with any religious organization. We are 100+ women who care and desire to make an impact in Northern Arizona.

 

Can I ask others to join?

Please do! The the more the merrier! Please invite any women you think would enjoy this unique opportunity.

 

How to contact WENA

Katie Woodard

928-380-5695 

womenempoweringnaz@gmail.com

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