THE 2025 GIVING YEAR IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! |
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In case you missed it...
The energy in the room was electric as Impact100 SRQ proudly announced it will award $864,000 in grants for its 2025 Giving Year!
With 864 passionate members gathered in celebration, Impact100 SRQ President Pam Kandziora welcomed attendees and emphasized the heart of the organization: collective giving. “This is a celebration of our membership and of the nonprofits in the community,” she said. "These grants not only provide critical funding but also amplify the visibility of the incredible work being done."
The evening also welcomed a special guest: Wendy Steele, founder of the Impact100 movement. Originally launched in 2001 with a simple yet powerful idea—100 women giving $1,000 each— Impact100 has since grown into a global force with 78 chapters in four countries and more than $160 million in grant funding distributed. “This growth has exceeded my wildest expectations,” Steele said. “When a chapter comes into a community, it becomes an economic driver—funding the arts, environment, education, job creation—all because women care deeply about where they live and choose to link arms with other women who have a shared desire to lift people up.”
Among those proudly in attendance was Jane Watt, Founding President of Impact100 SRQ, who launched the local chapter in January 2018 with women driven by a shared mission to make meaningful change. Since then, the chapter has experienced unprecedented growth, becoming the fastest-growing Impact100 chapter in the world, making the most impactful changes. Watt attributes the success to the very giving nature of the community. “People want to do more. They love where they live, they want to belong and they want to contribute on a deeper level,” she said.
Members are looking forward to funding bold, high-impact initiatives that will shape the future of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Excerpts taken from SRQ Daily: Thanks Barbie Heit for this wonderful piece and for spreading our mission! |
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AN UNFORGETTABLE SUNCOAST SUNSET AWAITS! Wednesday, May 14th 6:30 - 8:30 PM
PepperTree Bay Gulfside Clubhouse
6056 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota
Come Meet & Mingle with fellow members as the sky lights up in breathtaking color. Whether you're reconnecting or making new friends, it’s the perfect evening to relax, unwind, and celebrate community. Bring a guest who's curious about Impact100 SRQ or your favorite plus-one — all are welcome!
Open to members, their guests, and non-members looking to learn more about Impact100 SRQ. |
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Get Connected, Get Informed, Get Inspired!
Join Us for a Fun and Informative Evening to Kick Off Your 2025 Membership
Whether you are a new 2025 member or a returning member, please join us to learn more about your membership. Connect with other members, meet your Board of Directors, learn how to order a name tag, sign onto the website, download the mobile app, navigate the website, register for events, understand the timeline, and find out what our acronyms mean such as FAC and FRC.
As always, we say that "you can be as involved as you want to be, or as uninvolved as you like". This evening is designed to give you information to do just that! It will be educational and fun! Wednesday, May 21st 6:00 - 7:30 PM Fruitville Library Meeting Room
100 Apex Road
Sarasota |
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If you haven't yet, don’t forget to sign up for a Focus Area Committee—this is where the magic happens! As a committee member, you’ll dive into the heart of our mission, helping to review grant applications and ensure our collective funds make the greatest impact. It’s an inspiring, hands-on way to connect with fellow members, learn about the needs of our community, and play a vital role in choosing our finalists. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly meaningful!
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Impact100 SRQ loves our Coffee Chats!
Picture this: A cozy morning with good coffee, great conversation, and even better company—all while sharing the heart of Impact100 SRQ. Coffee Chats are small, feel-good gatherings (think 15–30 people) that bring together members, friends, and curious newcomers for connection, inspiration, and a little caffeine-fueled magic.
But the opportunities to connect don’t stop there. Members can also host casual get-togethers at local restaurants, wine bars, or community spaces—offering a relaxed setting to mingle, share stories, and spark meaningful conversations about the power of collective giving. Whether it’s brunch at a favorite café, a happy hour at a neighborhood hotspot, or a small evening event in your own backyard, these gatherings are a fun and personal way to invite others into the Impact100 SRQ community.
Hosting is super simple—you pick the spot, invite a few folks, and we’ll help with the rest. We’ve got materials, talking points, and a friendly face to help guide the conversation.
It’s a chance to share what makes Impact100 SRQ so powerful—women coming together to create real change in our community, one conversation at a time. You’ll leave energized, inspired, and maybe with a few new friends, too. Guests are always welcome! So go ahead—be the reason someone gets involved, gets inspired, and gets their morning off to a meaningful start. Let’s chat!
Interested In Hosting An Event? For Coffee Chats In Sarasota or Bradenton, contact Ingrid Bens - Ingrid.Bens1@gmail.com
For Coffee Chats In South Sarasota to Venice, contact Barb Woodrow - BarbWoodrow@gmail.com
For more information on Membership Opportunities Contact Kay Stump - KayS@impact100SRQ.org Or contact Pattie for more information PattieL@impact100srq.org |
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A BIG THANK YOU to the 200+ members who attended at least one Impact In Action Showcase this season! Quite a few of you attended multiple Showcases…and even more got to meet nonprofit recipients and hear about their initiatives at a Mix and Mingle. -
JFCS introduced us to graduates of the expanded program offering families clinical sessions and wrap around services to address local mental health needs.
- Teen Court invited us to experience how two young 1st time offenders earn a second chance and how the two positions we funded facilitated their success.
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Art Center showed us the new refurbished classrooms and shared stories of how their initiative is already helping clients.
- Wildlife Center showed us the new Raptor Flyway – allowing large raptors to be rehabilitated locally.
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Girl Scouts demonstrated the multiple uses of the beautiful new pavilion.
Attending an Impact100 SRQ Impact In Action Showcase is more than just an event—it’s a chance to see firsthand how your membership is changing lives. These inspiring gatherings allow you to connect with the nonprofits we support, hear their stories, and witness the real impact your collective giving is making right here in our community. Did you attend an event?
What moved you, surprised you, or made you proud? Marilyn would love to hear from you!
MarilynK@Impact100SRQ.org The Impact in Action Team is hard at work planning an exciting season ahead, with 7–9 inspiring Showcases and a dynamic lineup of speakers already in the works! Our Nonprofit Grant Recipients are eager for the opportunity to connect with you and share their incredible stories. We can’t wait to see you there! The Impact In Action Team Marilyn Keyes, Laurel Lynch, Nancy Lagnese, Georgia Anderson, Allison Anderson Share your experience on social media using the hashtags #Impact100SRQ and #ImpactInAction —your story might inspire others to join the movement! or send your pictures to
Graphics@Impact100SRQ.org and we'll post them for you! |
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Friday, May 30th 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Coffee Chat at Beth's Home (Address is on Registration Page)
Venice |
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Wednesday, May 21st 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 18th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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Experience the cool morning breeze, breathtaking skies and meet other Impact members. Join us in the sleepy town of Venice - City by the Gulf for a gentle wake up. We will meet in front of Centennial Park splash pad and walk the intercostal waterway. |
| Centennial Park Downtown Venice
200 W Venice Ave
Venice
Contact Ellen 301-237-3641 |
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Wednesday, June 11th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Lace up your walking shoes and join us for an opportunity to meet and walk with other members. Feel free to bring a friend who wants to learn more about Impact100 SRQ. Meet at the UTC Mall MAIN ENTRANCE on the WEST SIDE of the mall, next to SEASONS 52 Restaurant. |
| UTC Mall
140 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota Contact Lauren
773-960-1121 |
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Monday, June 2nd 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
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Meet us in front of O'Leary's Tiki Hut for an enjoyable stroll on the walking promenade along the waterfront, with gorgeous views of the bay, boat marina, and the city. |
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Downtown Sarasota - Bayfront Park
5 Bayfront Drive
Sarasota Contact Gail 941-330-4734 |
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Attention New Members!
Be sure to log in to the Impact100 SRQ website — it's your key to fully participating in our mission. You’ll need access to vote for our 2025 grant recipients at the Annual Celebration. Don’t miss your chance to make your impact count!
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VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE TO ORDER YOUR NAMETAG! Scroll through the Impact shop items and select: The Impact100 SRQ NAME TAG (Color: Poppy) Select your Join Year from the Drop Down.
REMINDER: if you joined after March 26th of a calendar year, you are a member of the FOLLOWING YEAR. Ex.: joining on or before March 26, 2025 you are a 2025 Member; joining on or after March 26, 2025 you are a 2026 Member. Select Add to Cart, and then select Checkout. During the checkout process you will be prompted to enter your name AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAMETAG. Your name and joining year will match your profile in our member contact system.
Nametags are ordered in bulk once a month and take a few weeks to arrive at Impact100 SRQ |
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Did you just join as a new member? Did you recently move or make changes to your contact information?
Please remember to keep your member profile up-to-date so that you don't miss out on important information, events, and Impact100 SRQ news. |
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OUR MISSION
To empower women to collectively fund transformational grants
to nonprofits in Sarasota & Manatee Counties. |
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