SELECTION GUIDELINES

(An evolving process)

To ensure fairness, transparency, and broad community impact, 100 Women Pacific follows these guidelines when nominating and selecting nonprofits:

• Member nominations
  All members are invited to nominate nonprofits of their choosing. Affiliation with a nonprofit is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage in the selection process.

• Nomination windows
  Nominations open immediately after each event and remain open until the next cutoff date: December 15, April 15, or August 15, whichever comes first.

• Eligibility review
  The Advisory Team reviews all nominations for eligibility. If an organization is found to be ineligible, the Team will attempt to contact the nominator.

• The eligible pool
  Eligible nonprofits are added to a selection pool for one year (three events). Organizations must be re-nominated to remain eligible beyond that year, ensuring current contact information and compliance.

• Presentation selection
  During the first week of January, May, and September, the Advisory Team selects three nonprofits from the pool to present at the upcoming event. Selection criteria are determined by the Advisory Team and may vary from event to event.

• Presentation timing
  If a nonprofit presents but does not receive funding at that event, their eligibility period resets, keeping them in the pool for a full year following their presentation.

• Notification and preparation
  Selected nonprofits are contacted directly with next steps and preparation information.

• Post-funding pause
  A nonprofit that receives funding becomes ineligible for selection for three years (nine events).

What makes a Non-Profit Eligible?

100 Women Pacific is not a nonprofit organization and does not accept tax-deductible donations. Because members give directly to the selected nonprofit, eligible organizations must be able to legally receive funds and issue tax receipts.

In most cases, this means the organization holds a valid 501(c)(3) designation and is in good standing.

If questions about eligibility or reputation come to the attention of our Advisory Team, they may conduct limited due diligence. No organization is excluded based on rumor alone, and any review is handled privately.

Some community groups do important work but are not independently recognized as 501(c)(3) organizations. These groups may still be eligible if they partner with an established 501(c)(3) that can receive funds and provide tax receipts (for example, the Pacific Community Foundation.).

Not sure? Nominate them anyway.
Our Advisory Team will confirm eligibility before any organization is invited to present.