THE NOMINATION PROCESS
To nominate an organization to receive First10Forward’s Annual Grant, a Member must identify an Eligible Organization; submit the nomination form for that Eligible Organization before the deadline, and prepare and deliver an oral presentation no longer than 6 minutes to the Members at the Annual Meeting about the Eligible Organization.
The oral presentation should educate the Members about the Eligible Organization under consideration and persuade them that the Eligible Organization’s activities contribute effectively to First10Forward’s mission. The presentation may not include the use of technology, photographs or other visual aids.
To be Eligible to receive First10Forward’s Annual Grant, an organization must be a non-profit organization with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its activities must contribute to the mission of First10Forward in supporting women and girls achieve their professional goals in non-traditional fields.
All Members must disclose, prior to voting, if they have a personal or professional interest in any of the Eligible Organizations under consideration in that year’s voting process.