Charities

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Charities

Local organizations are at the heart of what we do. Each quarter, our members nominate charities and community groups making a difference in Airdrie. In recent years, we have opened our presentation requirements to include those that are not registered charities. However, in order to ensure that donations are distributed responsibly, we ask that non-profits and not-for-profits have 'registered' status. 

Nomination and Eligibility Criteria

The Airdrie 100 Men Who Give a Damn is committed to supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in our local community.

To be eligible for consideration, charities and not-for-profits must operate primarily within Airdrie or demonstrate a significant and direct impact on our community.

Organizations must also be formally registered or recognized by an appropriate Canadian governing body.

In keeping with our charter and our commitment to bringing people together through community giving, we do not consider organizations whose primary focus is religious or political advocacy, or activities that may be particularly divisive or controversial.

All nominations are reviewed, and eligibility is determined at the discretion of the organizing committee. Our goal is to remain inclusive, non-partisan, and focused on what unites us: making a positive, lasting difference within Airdrie.

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    Must not have presented in the previous two quarters
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    Must not have received the $10,000+ donation in the previous year
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    Must be able to provide tax receipts (Registered Charity meetings only)

Registered Charities

Eligible for Q2 and Q4 meetings. 

Should be a registered charity that is able to provide tax receipts. 

Community Groups

Eligible for Q2 and Q4 meetings.

Tax receipts not required. Should be a formally registered non-profit society.

Ready to Nominate an Organization?

If the group meets our requirements, send an email to info@theairdrie100.com with the following:

    • Name of the organization
    • Contact person
    • Brief description of why they deserve to be nominated
    • Confirmation they can issue tax receipts, if applicable
    • Website or social-media link

PROCESS

Nominations

1 - Nominate

Members submit eligible organizations.

2 - Select

Before each meeting, three organizations are randomly selected.

3 - Present

Selected groups prepare a short presentation and share their work with members at the meeting.

Prior to each meeting, we will randomly draw three charities/organizations, confirm their availability, and announce the selected presenters on our social media channels.

Whenever possible, the draw is weighted to favor at least one new charity/organization. 

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 are given about 5 minutes to present;

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?

We welcome all manners of presentations.

      • However, if you have A/V requirements (projectors, laptops, etc) please allow ample time for setup.
      • Also, keep in mind the variables that come with A/V requirements (participant sight lines at the venue, audio quality, file / operating system compatibility, etc).
      • If it is not required, we encourage you to forego A/V and just speak from the heart.
  • Similarly, any required handouts and/or info packages will be left up to the presenting charities to distribute prior to the meeting.

Tips for Presenters

We have someone on the board that available to coach you prior to the meeting. 

Some tips:

  • Keep the presentations short and to the point;
  • Be as authentic as possible!
  • Share and promote!
    • Charities are strongly 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 deciding vote!