100 Women

100 Women Who Care

100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee unites women to use the power of collective giving and make an impact locally. Join us in giving back to the nonprofits serving those in need across our community.

Our Mission

Supporting Our Region

100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee is centered around empowering women to get involved in their community. From participating in philanthropy to learning about local nonprofits, this group unites women to use the power of collective giving and make an impact in our region.

As an initiative of the Community Foundation of West Tennessee, we offer flexible giving options to make philanthropy accessible for women across our region.

Our History

It started in Jackson.

100 Women Who Care was founded in 2006 by Karen Dunigan to bring women together to meet needs in their community. Since then, more than 900 groups across the country have used this model for giving back to local nonprofits.

In 2019, 100 Women Who Care Jackson was introduced by Shelby Mathis and Alli Dumas. The group made awards to several nonprofits serving Madison County until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the Community Foundation, 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee was relaunched in 2023.

It started in Jackson.

100 Women Who Care was founded in 2006 by Karen Dunigan to bring women together to meet needs in their community. Since then, more than 900 groups across the country have used this model for giving back to local nonprofits.

In 2019, 100 Women Who Care Jackson was introduced by Shelby Mathis and Alli Dumas. The group made awards to several nonprofits serving Madison County until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with the Community Foundation, 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee was relaunched in 2023.

How It Works

Make an Impact Locally

Nonprofits will submit grant applications to be reviewed by a volunteer selection committee who selects up to six organizations to present (maximum three large, three small). Each March, the group will meet to network with one another and hear from the finalists. After the presentations, members and sponsors will vote to determine which nonprofit in each category receives the grant award.

Your level of giving determines the number of votes you have. To join 100 Women Who Care, make a commitment to a level of annual giving.

Giving Levels

Join 100 Women Who Care by making your commitment today.

Donations are payable in installments or as a one-time gift. You may donate online or make checks payable to Community Foundation c/o 100 Women, 74 Directors Row Jackson, TN 38305.

Become a Member

Join 100 Women Who Care by donating $100 annually.

As a member, you will receive:

Attendance to our annual celebration event on March 7, 2025
1 vote to determine the nonprofit winner in each category

Be a Friend

Be a friend of 100 Women Who Care by donating $250 annually.

As a member, you will receive:

Attendance to our annual celebration event on March 7, 2025
2 votes to determine the nonprofit winner in each category

Be an Advocate

Become an advocate for local nonprofits by donating $500 annually.

As an advocate, you will receive:

Attendance to our annual celebration event on March 7, 2025
3 votes to determine the nonprofit winner in each category

Be a Champion

Become a champion for organizations serving West Tennessee by donating $1,000 annually.

AS a champion, you will receive:

Attendance to our annual celebration event on March 7, 2025
4 votes to determine the nonprofit winner in each category

Become a Sponsor

Do you own a business? Support 100 Women Who Care as an annual sponsor.

We have two sponsorship levels:

$500 - Receive 2 votes and tickets to our annual celebration event
$1,500 - Receive 4 votes and tickets to our annual celebration event
Recognition at the event
Social media spotlight post

Nonprofits

Grants for Nonprofits

Are you a 501 (c)(3) organization or fund of the Community Foundation? Visit our grants page to learn more about our grant awards. Grant applications will be accepted from January 1 to January 31 for our 2025 Awards Luncheon.

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Grants

Join the 100

Why should I consider joining this initiative?

Check out the Community Foundation's blog to learn about 6 reasons you should consider joining 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee.

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Why should I consider joining this initiative?

Check out the Community Foundation's blog to learn about 6 reasons you should consider joining 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee.
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Learn More →

Get in touch

Have questions?

Connect with us to learn more about our grant awards.

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100 Women Who Care

Supporting Our Region

It started in Jackson.

It started in Jackson.