Frequently Asked Questions

Our first event was held in Fall 2023! We are excited to bring together local women to create this powerful giving initiative in our local Rosemount community, while creating awareness of the great work of local charities that make a difference every day.

No. Power of 100 has no religious or political affiliations or leanings. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and represent a wide range of beliefs and viewpoints. Our meetings are safe places to learn and share about organizations doing good work in the Rosemount area. 

We meet twice a year, in April and October. Meetings last one hour, with doors opening a few hours beforehand for members to gather and enjoy food and drinks if they choose. Many members choose to make it a girls' night out and catch up with friends prior to the meeting!

Yes, we welcome new members.  Please encourage her to fill out the membership application found here >>  Membership 

Yes. Only registered nonprofit charitable organizations can receive donations through the Power of 100 Rosemount Women group. Checks are written directly to the charitable organization. 100% of your donation goes directly to the charity, the evening of the event. Tax receipts will also be issued to you by the charitable organization at the event.

You absolutely can! $100 is the donation amount each member commits to, but some members choose to give more. Some members also choose to give above and beyond by donating to the charities not selected for the Impact Award, but it is never expected.

To help ensure our winning charity receives the full $10,000 Impact Award, members who can't attend a meeting must still fulfill their commitment of donating $100. Please send your blank, signed check or cash to the meeting with a trusted friend -- along with your vote!

We ask that donations for the Power of 100 Impact Award winner be made at the event, via cash or check, which the winning charity leaves with that evening. This is because our goal as Power of 100 is to collectively make a group donation that results in them receiving $10,000+ at one time. This sum total can then also applied toward potential matching grants. You do receive a tax receipt for the donation you make that evening. Additional gifts you choose to make to winners or runners-up in the future can be done so directly to the organization in the method of your choosing. 

In addition, we need to record all donations for tracking purposes. Only members in good standing (i.e. who have fulfilled their commitment to donating $100 to the winner of each event) can attend, nominate, and vote. 

Every nonprofit organization nominated must provide proof that they serve the Rosemount community and its residents. No national charities, programs, or organizations will be considered; however, local branches of national charities may be nominated as long as the Impact Award dollars stay in this community. Recipients are expected to be registered charitable organizations (IRS 501(c)(3) status or IRS 501(c)(19) status) or reside under a registered charitable organization as their fiscal agent with a minimum of 2 years of financial operations to show fiscal responsibility. 

All charities are required to provide appropriate supporting documents as part of the application process.  Applications are reviewed independently by each member of our review team, using an objective and confidential scoring rubric.  

The charities with the top 3 cumulative scores are invited to provide a 7-minute presentation at the event.  Members vote immediately following the presentations and the majority vote wins the Impact Award.

Charities that have won the Impact Award must wait 3 calendar years. For example, the Fall 2023 winner can apply to be considered again beginning with the Fall 2026 event. 

Charities that were runners-up must wait out two events. For example, Fall 2023 runners-up can apply to be considered again beginning with the Spring 2025 event.

Charities that have not presented at an event may re-apply at any time.

Yes. Look at the approved charities on our website for a list of ways you can help them carry out their mission. 

We also pass along volunteer opportunities with our charities to our members if they would like to get involved in that additional capacity.

Power of 100 Rosemount is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. We have no employees or established bank account. Although some of our operating costs are offset by sponsor donations, most expenses are covered by the core team. If you are interested in donating to help make the events possible, please let us know. 

Power of 100 Rosemount Women collects your personal information (including name, address, email address, phone number, etc.) strictly for the purpose of communicating and maintaining our membership list. We will not sell, give, or otherwise share your personal information without your expressed consent. We do like to recognize our members via social media and other venues. If you would like to remain anonymous, please let us know.