Next Gather to Give January 22, 2025 @ Edison Brewing, 6pm social / 7pm meeting.
About Gahanna GLOW
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Meeting in Gahanna, Ohio, we are a Giving Circle of women who want to learn about central Ohio nonprofits; improve our community with a significant collective financial gift; and make new friends by connecting with others - all while having fun. We are Gahanna GLOW..
Giving Local 1OO Women
What We Do
Who We Are
Who We Are
We gather four times a year when three vetted, member-nominated nonprofit organizations (NPOs) tell us their story in a 5-minute pitch for funding. We each vote for one. The NPO with the most votes receives a minimum $100 donation from each of us. We enjoy an optional social hour before and after the meeting. It's a ladies' night out with both purpose and impact.
Our Impact
Who We Are
Our Impact
We believe in giving local, and want to help immediately brighten the lives of others in our community. We know that many local NPOs doing important work often struggle to find significant funding. Giving $100 is quite generous, but if that donation can be instantly multiplied by 100+ friends to equal $10,000 or more, then the impact is amplified in a truly extraordinary way.
How GLOW Works
It's Simple. Easy. And It Matters.
Short on time, but still want to give back, pay it forward, lift up, help out, and support community nonprofits? Need an occasional ladies' night out filled with feel-good vibes? GLOW is for you! The meetings are fast-paced, exciting, educational, and fun - with substantial central Ohio impact.
We Gather to Give on the 4th Wednesday of January, April, July, and October. An optional social hour begins at 6pm. The official meeting runs from 7pm to 8pm, with more social time afterward. All meetings occur at Gahanna's Edison Brewing Company. Beverages and food truck offerings are available for purchase. Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend.
- The Membership Commitment Form is all that is required for membership.
- Members are from a variety of central Ohio communities. All are welcome.
- We value your time. Meetings start and end promptly.
- Ballots are distributed to members at meeting check-in.
- After the presentations, Q&A, and the vote, tax-deductible donations are made DIRECTLY to the winning NPO - on the spot, via personal check or online payment. NO money passes through GLOW. Members are committed to the $100 minimum donation even if their choice doesn't win, and even if they are absent.
- The winning NPO returns next time to update on the use of funds.
- Presenting NPOs are required to keep GLOW donor information confidential, and to not solicit members for future donations.
- Vote lobbying by NPOs, guests, or members is always prohibited.
Gahanna GLOW generally follows the '100 Women Who Care' premise that has inspired hundreds of local Giving Circles all over the country. GLOW is guided by a steering committee, but all members are equal stakeholders contributing to success and whose input matters.
I'm Ready To GLOW!
Are you ready to become a Gahanna GLOW member? This button takes you to the Membership Commitment Form. We can't wait for you to join us!
Highlights from 2024
First Give - Spring 2024
Second Give - Summer 2024
Second Give - Summer 2024
April 24, 2024 at The Peak at Edison
Presenters were NC4K, Camp Kesem OSU, and PELIA Equine with majority vote to PELIA. Our 80 members plus guests donated $8,600 to PELIA and also $1,625 to NC4K and Camp Kesem.
Total Give was $10,225.
Second Give - Summer 2024
Second Give - Summer 2024
Second Give - Summer 2024
July 24, 2024 on the Edison Brewing patio
Presenters were Neighborhood Bridges Gahanna, GRIN, and Motherful Columbus, with majority vote to Motherful. Our 103 members plus guests donated $10,075 to Motherful, and also $2,350 to Gahanna Bridges and GRIN.
Total Give was $12,425.
Third Give - Autumn 2024
Second Give - Summer 2024
Third Give - Autumn 2024
October 23, 2024 in The Peak at Edison. Presenters were Seeds of Caring, The Byron Saunders Foundation, and getWITit Columbus with majority vote for The Byron Saunders Foundation. Our 110 members plus guests donated TBD to The Byron Saunders Foundation, and TBD to Seeds of Caring and getWITit Columbus. Total Give was TBD.
How the Nonprofits are Chosen
Nonprofit Organizations Are Nominated By YOU!
All presenting nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are nominated by YOU - the Gahanna GLOW membership. In many cases, these are organizations that members are personally connected with and find inspiring. Members may nominate up to four NPOs each year, one each cycle.
- NPOs enter "The Hat" only once, even if nominated by multiple members; They remain in the hat indefinitely until drawn for presenting.
- All nominations are vetted to be sure they meet eligibility as highlighted below.
- With a re-nomination and successful re-vetting: Presenting NPOs NOT selected for funding can re-enter the hat after one year, and those who DO receive funding can re-enter to the hat after two years.
- The nominating member of a presenting NPO has the option to provide a short introduction for the organization.
- Who has already been nominated? Check out The Hat!
Nonprofit Requirements - minimum NECESSARY:
- Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a qualified fiscal sponsor.
- Must be doing work in the central Ohio region - Franklin plus contiguous counties.
- Must be in good standing with Ohio Attorney General.
- Must agree to the GLOW Agreement with Presenting Nonprofits.
Nonprofit Exclusions – NOT ELIGIBLE guidelines:
- School or hospital general funds; Religious doctrine promotion/organizations; Political/partisan organizations/programs/campaigns; Non-operating private foundations.
- Academic/medical research; Direct medical care/therapies; Academic scholarships.
- General fundraising campaigns/events; Pass-through fundraising; Endowment funds; Payment of debt/legal settlements; School/booster/sports/clubs/theater/band programs.
Nominate Your Fave Nonprofit
Are you already a GLOW member and ready to nominate a nonprofit? We can't wait to see your recommendation. This button takes you to the Nonprofit Nomination Form. Complete the form to the best of your ability. All fields are helpful, but not required.
NPOs receiving GLOW funding since our inception April 2024
Presenting Nonprofit Requirements
For The Presenters: Tell Us Your STORY!
All nonprofit organizations (NPOs) considered for funding are nominated by GLOW members in good standing. That is the only way to enter "The Hat".
NPOs drawn to present are notified three weeks in advance of the next Gather to Give meeting. GLOW coordinates with the presenting NPOs to ensure they understand how GLOW works, what subject matter to cover, how to maximize the five-minute pitch, and to set expectations. NPOs agree to the Presentation Rules and the Presentation Guidelines, as outlined in The GLOW Code, and they agree to the terms outlined in the GLOW Agreement for Presenting Nonprofits,
The quarterly Gather to Give meetings are fun and fast-paced. It's exciting to present to GLOW. The membership gets to know the NPOs personally and really connect with the organizations. If GLOW membership is 100-women strong, the winning nonprofit leaves with at least $10,000 for immediate community impact. It is truly a power hour of giving.
Email The Nonprofit Hotline
Attention Nonprofits: If you have more questions after reviewing the Forms, FAQs & Resources section, please contact the GLOW nonprofit coordinator or email gahannaglow@gmail.com.
Forms, FAQs, Resources
FORMS, FAQs, & RESOURCES
Transparency is part of the Gahanna GLOW value system and information is power, so details about how GLOW operates are located here in the RESOURCES section. Have a question? The answer is probably in the links below. Take your time and look around.
Check out the Mid-Cycle Newsletter
Year 2025 Gather to Give Meeting Dates
January 22, April 23, July 23, October 22
Forms and Documents - all links lead to Google forms/documents
Note: These are all live documents with updates happening frequently.
Become a member: GLOW Membership Commitment Form
Nominate a nonprofit: GLOW Nonprofit Nomination Form.
Possible future membership, or just want to stay connected: GLOW Interest Form
Nonprofit GLOW Agreement with Presenting Nonprofits
GLOW Guidelines for Presenters
GLOW Volunteer Teams Summary
GLOW Meeting Agenda Summary
GLOW The Hat Contents
GLOW FAQs - Questions Asked & Answers Given
GLOW Operating procedures: The GLOW Code
Did We Miss Something?
We want to hear from you whether you find an error or something is unclear; you have a question or idea; or if you want to help GLOW grow. Use this button or email gahannaglow@gmail.com.
Thank you Edison Brewing for graciously providing GLOW a space to meet, vote, and give.
These area businesses are generously providing raffle prizes
Founded January 2024, GLOW is Gahanna Giving Local 100 Women. Meet. Vote. Give.
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