Charity Presentations - suggested points to consider in preparing a presentation

Members who submit the name of an organization for consideration should be prepared to make a 5 minute presentation.  The presentation should be factual and interesting, but need not be overly formal. You also will be given an additional 5 minutes for Q&A.  You should be able to comment on such considerations as those listed below, and be prepared to answer probing questions.  

​Do your research and be prepared so that the charity is given proper consideration.  If you're not prepared, please don't submit the charity's name until a later date.

• What is the name of the organization?
• What is the organization's mission?
• Is the organization a registered 501(c)3 non profit?  (a requirement!)

• Where is it located, and what areas does it serve?  Please keep in mind that charities will be considered only if they're a local organization serving Southwest Florida. 
  
• No national charities may be considered.  Our goal is to support local charities that often have fewer funding sources.
• What services are performed by the organization?  Who benefits?  
• What is its annual budget?
• How will the funds from 100+Women Who Care of Southwest Florida be used?
• How would the organization benefit from receiving our donation?
• Consider providing an anecdotal story about individuals who have been beneficiaries of the charity's work.
• What are the current sources of funding?  
• How is the organization run?  (Does it have a board of directors, staff, volunteers, etc?)
• Please avoid any organization that may be controversial by the nature of its work. 
• If chosen, to whom would the checks be made payable?