Member Contributions

WHAT ARE ANNUAL MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS?

MAEVE Northern Calvert is a member-supported non-profit. The bulk of our operational costs, community and members-only programming, and charitable service is supported by the generous contributions of our members! More member contributions result in more service and improved member benefits.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE?

We want you to choose an amount that works for you and your family and believe that finances should never be a barrier to entry or support. We utilize equity pricing and a scale of $0-100+ as a means to accomplish this. Economic justice requires honesty, compassion, and active participation from each member. If a sliding scale is implemented effectively, each member pays a similar percentage of their income in support of the chapter. Paying according to one’s available resources ensures accessibility for all and also that there continues to be maximum benefit to the members, the operational success of the chapter, and the community our chapter serves.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION?

The average contribution truly varies! To give you an idea (as everyone asks!), the average usually lies between $0-100, with returning members donating more, knowing the value our organization offers.

IS MY CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT CONFIDENTIAL?

Absolutely and we insist upon it. Only select board members involved in the administration process have access to contribution information. Any member violating this policy is subject to expulsion.

WHERE DOES MY CONTRIBUTION GO?

80% of your contribution supports the non-profit mission of MAEVE Northern Calvert, community initiatives, charitable service, and charitable service. Of that amount, we aim to have 35% or less of your contribution go towards operational costs such as website, banking fees, and marketing.

20% or less of your contribution supports members-only programming, events, and benefits.

WHY THESE PERCENTAGES?

MAEVE Northern Calvert is a nonprofit public benefit corporation. The mission is the primary goal and in doing so, we aim to abide by guidelines outlined by the IRS.