How 100+ MWC of Putnam County Works

The 100+ Men Who Care is an idea borrowed from similar organizations that are springing up across the USA and Canada. We combine our $100 checks to create a BIG impact. Our members nominate LOCAL nonprofits that benefit Putnam County. At each quarterly event, three organizations are randomly selected and make a brief presentation. We vote & majority rules. 

The Upshot: based on 100+ members, in 45 minutes your $100 check will become a BIG $10,000+ donation to a deserving nonprofit- or $40,000+ annually. Plus, the $100 given to our endowment at the Putnam County Community Foundation means another $10,000 is infused into our local community - or $50,000+ each year. 

BOTTOM LINE: Each member can say, 4 times a year, "I just donated $10,000 through 100+ Men Who Care of Putnam County!"

That is the power of numbers without the usual time-consuming commitment required of most fundraising activities!

SPECIFIC DETAILS:

  • Each Member commits to donating $100 to the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) and $400 to four different selected nonprofit organizations, for a total of $500 a year. If you join after the first event, your donation would be $100 to the Foundation and $100 for each remaining event/nonprofit for the year.

  • The donations will be given to a non-profit/worthy cause serving Putnam County. The charities must be at least one year old. No national charities will be considered; however, local branches of national charities are eligible for consideration. The purpose is for 100% of your contribution to stay in Putnam County.

  • Our events are held at the Inn at DePauw and are 45 minutes social and 30-40 minutes business. From 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm, Members register, nominate a nonprofit, and socialize while enjoying complimentary food and a cash bar. At 6:15, the business session to determine the winner begins. Following three brief presentations (no PowerPoint), secret ballots are tabulated, and majority rules. Ties will be settled by another vote. Another tie and the 2 organizations split the money evenly. The two organizations that present but do not win will receive a prize of $250, each!

  • Although the winner may not be your first choice, you will still be obligated to donate $100.

  • Once all monies are collected from Members, a check will be presented to the Executive Director of the winning organization by 100+ Men Board Members. 

  • If you are unable to attend and have not pre-paid:

    1) Give your $100 check to a member to deliver on your behalf.

    2) Mail it IN ADVANCE to:

    Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) 2 S. Jackson St, Greencastle, IN 46135

    3) Pay it online by clicking the link: (100 Plus Men)

  • To receive the check, the winning organization must agree to have a representative speak briefly at one of our future events. Charity/Non-profit/Worthy cause organizations are NOT authorized to use our Members’ names, or other personal information for future solicitations. If the charity/non-profit/worthy cause does not adhere to these conditions, they will be removed from any future consideration. 

  • The winning organization is eligible for future nomination after 8 quarterly events (2 years).

  • Members interested in joining the Board should talk to a Board Member or send an email to 100PLUSMENWC@gmail.com. 

  • For tax purposes, Members will receive a receipt from the Putnam County Foundation. Per IRS guidelines, Members should expect an approximate $450 write-off (depending on event costs, part of the $100 to the Foundation may be held to pay for the events, and those funds are not tax-deductible). THANK YOU for your support!

History

In November of 2006, Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan, started the nation’s first 100+ Chapter as a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently, and quickly, for local charities/non-profits/worthy causes. Today, this concept is growing rapidly nationwide with more than 120 men’s and women’s chapters.

OUR STORY:

In 2014, a group of local Putnam County women started a 100+ Women Who Care chapter. Inspired by their success, in January of 2015, Scott Davis rallied 11 men to begin a Men’s 100+ Men Who Care chapter. We come from all walks of life and different backgrounds. As individuals, we sometimes feel that it is difficult to make a significant impact in our community, but as a group of 100+ Men, we can make a meaningful difference in ways that we never thought possible!