Nominating A Charity
We want to be open to helping as many groups in Airdrie as we can. We have a few simple requirements for any group wishing to receive a donation:
Must be a registered charity*
*As of 2022, we have decided to dedicate two meetings per year to community groups that are not registered charities. This means that donations do not get tax receipts for that meeting. Non-registered groups present at Q1 and Q 3 meetings, registered charities at Q2 and Q4.
Must have not presented in the previous quarter
Must have not received a 100 Men Who Give A Damn prize in the previous year
Must be willing to provide tax receipts*
*applies to registered charity meetings only.
Must be based in, and/or provide service to, Airdrie
Must be nominated by an existing 100 Airdrie Men Who Give A Damn member*
*Note: if you do not know of an existing member to nominate your charity on your behalf, please feel free to join our Facebook page and introduce yourselves. Many of our members are looking to learn about new charitable efforts and can bring forward your charity on your behalf.
If the charity fits those requirements, send an email to info@theairdrie100.ca with:
- the name of the charity or non-profit,
- a contact person,
- a very brief description of why they deserve to be nominated,
- confirmation that they can issue tax receipts (if applicable),
- a link (if applicable) to a website, Facebook page, etc.
The Nomination Process
- Prior to each meeting, we will randomly draw three charities/organizations during our chair meetings and announce the selected presenters on our social media channels.
- (This gives the chosen organizations plenty of time to prepare their presentations and to share the news with their own networks.)
- Whenever possible, the draw is weighted to favor at least one new charity/organization.
- So if you know of a new organization that could benefit from $10,000, be sure to make your suggestion(s) well in advance!
- Members and the wider community can stay informed about which charities will be presenting by following our Facebook page - no more surprises!
- We strongly encourage the selected charities to promote the upcoming meeting with their supporters and followers so they can attend, hear the presentations, and participate in the vote.
Meeting Presentations
- At each meeting, presenting groups will be given up to 7 minutes for their presentation.
- We welcome all manners of presentations. Please note that if you have A/V requirements (projectors, laptops, etc) please consult with the venue for that night on their ability to accommodate those needs.
- Keep in mind the variables that come with A/V requirements (particpant sight lines at the venue, audio quality, file / operating system compatibility, etc). If it is not required, consider not relying on A/V equipment for your presentation.
- Similarly, any required handouts and/or info packages will be left up to the presenting charities.
Tips for Presenters
Charities should strive to answer the following questions:
- what is it that you do?
- where will the money go?
- how does your work impact Airdrie
- what will the money mean to your charity in the short-term? Long-term?
Keep the presentations short and to the point
Be as authentic as possible!
Share and promote! Charities are encouraged to share their participation on their social media channels. Voting is almost always very close (we've even had a tie!) and your announcement may encourage one of your members to join. It may be the difference between collecting $10,000!
Current Charities
We have decided to include all nominated charities into each draw every month. (Previously, charities needed to be re-nominated).
Below is a list of charities currently being considered - unless they have recently won or presented. Included is their website if you wish to connect with them outside of 100 Men.
(*If there is an error below or you would like your charity removed, please contact us.)
| Name | Website | Charity Status |
|---|---|---|
| 948 Charity Support Association | 948charitysupport.ca/ | Non-registered |
| Access Child and Youth Development | accesschildandyouth.com/ | Non-registered |
| Adopt-A-Grad Foundation of Canada | adoptagrad.ca/ | Non-registered |
| ADVAS | airdrievictimassistance.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Air Cadets | airdrieaircadets.ca | Registered |
| Airdrie Angel | airdrieangel.ca | Non-registered |
| Airdrie BMX | airdriebmx.ca | Non-registered |
| Airdrie Food Bank | airdriefoodbank.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Foundation | airdriefoundation.ca | Registered |
| Airdrie Health Foundation | airdriehealthfoundation.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Highlanders Youth Rugby | facebook.com/airdriehighlanders | Non-registered |
| Airdrie Hospice Society | airdriehospice.ca/ | Registered |
| Airdrie Legion | airdrielegion.ca | Non-registered |
| Airdrie First Club (formerly Lioness) | airdrielionessclub.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Meals on Wheels Society | airdriemealsonwheels.ca | Registered |
| Airdrie Minor Football | airdriefootball.com | Non-registered |
| Airdrie Navy League | airdrienavyleague.com | Registered |
| Airdrie P.O.W.E.R | airdriepower.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Pride | airdriepride.ca | Non-registered |
| Airdrie Scouts | 1stairdriescouts.com | Registered |
| Airdrie Sea Cadets | airdrieseacadets.ca | Registered |
| Airdrie Soccer | airdriesoccer.com | Non-registered |
| Airdrie Youth Volunteer Corp | volunteerairdrie.ca/yvc/ | Registered |
| Airdrie Minor Hockey Association | airdriehockey.com | Non-registered |
| APARC | aparc.ca | Registered |
| Bethany Care Foundation | bethanyseniors.com/communities/bethany-airdrie/ | Registered |
| Big Brother Big Sister-Airdrie | bbbscalgary.ca/programs/airdrie/ | Registered |
| BGC Airdrie | bgcairdrie.com | Registered |
| Calgary and Area Search & Rescue | calsara.com | Registered |
| Childrens Society Festival | airdriechildrensfest.com | Non-registered |
| Community Links | mycommunitylinks.ca | Registered |
| Festival of Lights Society | airdrielights.com | Non-registered |
| Field Turf Society | airdriefieldturfproject.com | Non-registered |
| Harmonized Health | Registered | |
| Kalix Legacy Fund | kalixlegacyfund.com | Non-registered |
| Kidsport | kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/calgary/ | Registered |
| Kiwanis Airdrie | airdriekiwanis.ca | Registered |
| Live Local | facebook.com/AirdrieLiveLocal/ | Non-registered |
| Make Airdrie's Playgrounds Inclusive and Accessible | facebook.com/groups/936044307404576 | Registered |
| Nose Creek Museum | nosecreekvalleymuseum.com | Registered |
| Project Linus | facebook.com/Airdrie-Project-Linus-524975287532145/ | Registered |
| Quinns Legacy | facebook.com/quinnslegacyrun/ | Registered |
| SMART Recovery | facebook.com/smartairdrie/ | Non-registered |
| Sober Friends Society | thesoberfriendssociety.org/ | Non-registered |
| Soap for Hope | facebook.com/soapforhopeyyc/ | Registered |
| Stephens Backpack Society | stephensbackpacks.com | Registered |
| Tails to Tell | tailstotell.ca | Registered |
| Thumbs Up Foundation | thethumbsupfoundation.com | Registered |
| Volunteer Airdrie | volunteerairdrie.ca | Registered |
| Wild Rose Shriners | abshriners.com/wild-rose-shrine-club | Registered |