Hello!
The holiday season is finally here—and I couldn’t be happier! This is my favorite time of year, and I’m excited to soak up time with family and friends. For me, that means a trip to freezy-cold Wisconsin (yes, on purpose!), which always makes me extra grateful for the sunshine and warmth of this beautiful community we call home.
I hope you’ve had a chance to check out our ten amazing grant finalists on our website and that you’re already signed up for our Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony on January 20, 2026. It’s going to be a wonderful evening as we celebrate our finalists and wrap up the 2025 giving year by selecting the recipients of eight $108,000 grants. I’d love to see you there! But if you can’t make it, keep an eye out in January for details on casting your absentee ballot.
However you celebrate this season, on behalf of the Impact100 SRQ Board of Directors—past and present—I’m wishing you joy, warmth, and all the holiday magic. Here’s to a bright season ahead and the incredible impact we’ll continue to make together in 2026! Happy Holidays! Pam |
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Join us for a special evening that will remind you why Impact100 SRQ is such a powerful, uplifting, and unique community. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet inspiring new women, and kick off the New Year together. - You'll hear an exciting progress update from one of our Nonprofit Grant Recipients
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Guests are warmly welcomed—so bring a friend or two who's curious about Impact
- If you haven't already done so, members are encouraged to renew for the 2026 Giving Year
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and be part of an evening you won’t want to miss |
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JOIN US FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Ten nonprofit finalists--two from each of our five Focus Areas--will take the stage to present their impactful initiatives to all attendees. Members will cast their votes, deciding which of the finalists will receive an Impact100 SRQ grant.
This year, because of the generosity of our 864 members, eight grants of $108,000 each will be awarded! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable evening of impact, inspiration and community-powered change.
* Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
* Parking is available at the Municipal Auditorium and the Van Wezel.
* Renew your membership for the 2026 Giving Year at the event.
Event Details
* Doors open at 5:00 pm. Presentations will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.
* Voting information will be sent to 2025 members prior to the event.
* Voting is reserved for 2025 members.
* Please charge up and bring a mobile device (phone or cellular-enabled tablet) for voting.
* Shop our new collection of branded Impact100 SRQ logo merchandise.
We extend a warm welcome to our 2026 members to please attend.
Currently registration is open to members only, with possible guest availability for interested individuals.
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Attention 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 vote count! |
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Do you know what a
HUGE IMPACT an extra $100 can make?
Because every dollar of your $1000 membership contribution ultimately funds a grant to our nonprofit recipients, we are always looking for ways to run our organization throughout the year. We are responsible for administrative costs such as Quickbooks, Zoom, insurance, postage and our Submittable Grant Application Software. Do you know it's this software that we use to manage all our nonprofit grant application submissions? It also allows for the efficient grant review process for our members who volunteer to serve on a Focus Area Committee (FAC) and we are charged for each user. The license for this software costs $3500 annually, so every contribution helps!
If you are interested in becoming a 110% member, it's easy to add that $100. Use this link :
https://mms.impact100srq.org/members/store_product.php?orgcode=ISRQ&pid=84248025
or send a check to: Impact100 SRQ, PO Box 49887, Sarasota, FL 34230.
110% members are key to keeping Impact100 SRQ sustainable. Thank you for keeping us in your heart. |
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Centennial Park Downtown Venice
200 W Venice Ave
Venice Contact Ellen 301-237-3641 |
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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. |
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Wed. January 21st 8:00 - 9:00 AM
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Downtown Sarasota - Bayfront Park 5 Bayfront Drive
Sarasota
Contact Gail 941-330-4734 |
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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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Wed. January 5th 7:30 - 8:30 AM |
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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 menu.
- Select Add to Cart, and then select Checkout.
- During the checkout process you will be prompted to enter your name
- Enter your name - AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAMETAG.
REMINDER: If you joined after March 26th of a calendar year, you are a member of the FOLLOWING YEAR.
Example: Joining on or before March 26, 2026 you are a 2026 Member; joining after March 26, 2026 you are a 2027 Member. 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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