Greetings and Happy March!

We’ll keep this message short and sweet.

Thank you to all of our new members who have joined and to our returning members who have already renewed. Your support is making our run-up to the Last Day to Join incredibly exciting!

This is a call to action for members who have not yet renewed. We truly need your membership to continue the meaningful impact we’ve made in our community. Every member matters—your $1,000 contribution helps make another transformational grant possible. Your voice matters, and you have the power to help create real change.

Our Last Day to Join is March 26.
We’ll celebrate that evening at beautiful Selby Gardens and hear from one of our inspiring grant recipients. We hope you’ll join us—and feel free to bring a friend who may want to learn more about our mission.

With great appreciation and anticipation,
Pam and Sara

Pam Kandziora & Sara Winer
Co-Presidents

March 26 is the final day to join or renew your membership with Impact100 SRQ for the 2026 giving year. Your membership is what makes this extraordinary work possible—together, since 2019, our members have funded more than $4.1 million in grants to local nonprofits, creating lasting change across our community. Every renewal and every new membership strengthens our collective ability to continue supporting bold ideas, urgent needs, and transformative programs right here in Sarasota and Manatee counties. If you have not yet renewed, we hope you will stand with us and continue this incredible work.

JOIN HERE

RENEW HERE

You’re Invited:

The Final Opportunity to Join for the 2026 Giving Year

There’s something powerful about a last day. It’s the moment when decisions are made. When intentions turn into action. When you say yes to being part of something bigger than yourself.

On Thursday, March 26th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, we’ll gather for our Last Day to Join Event — a beautiful evening set in one of Sarasota’s most inspiring spaces. This isn’t just a social event. It’s the final opportunity to become part of our 2026 Giving Year and help shape the transformational grants we will award in our community.

Since 2019, Impact100 SRQ has awarded 38 grants totaling over $4.1 million across Sarasota and Manatee counties. That impact only happens because women like you choose to renew. Choose to continue. Choose to believe that collective giving changes lives.

If you’ve already renewed — thank you. Your commitment fuels everything we do.

If you haven’t yet, this is your moment. Renewing your membership ensures:

Your voice is part of the decision-making process
Your vote helps determine our next transformational grants
Your investment continues strengthening local nonprofits and the lives they serve

We also encourage you to bring a friend who may be ready to step into this powerful circle of women. Let’s finish strong. Let’s grow our impact. We can’t wait to see you there.

REGISTER FOR SELBY GARDENS HERE

REGISTER HERE

The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For…

The 2026 Big Reveal!

There is one night each year when anticipation fills the room and hearts beat a little faster as the true power of collective giving comes to life. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at The Ora, for our Annual Big Reveal — the celebration where we announce the total number of Impact100 SRQ members for the 2026 Giving Year and, most exciting of all, the total dollars we will award to nonprofits across Sarasota and Manatee counties.

This is the night we see what happens when women come together with purpose. Every membership renewed. Every new woman who joined. Every commitment made. It all adds up to something transformational.

The Big Reveal is more than numbers — it’s a powerful reminder that our individual $1,000 donations become extraordinary impact when we stand together. It’s the energy of a room full of women who believe in bold ideas. It’s the collective gasp when the final total is announced. It’s the realization that local nonprofits will soon receive life-changing grants because of this community.

This year, we invite you to share the excitement. The event is open to members and their significant others, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together and show those closest to you the difference your membership makes.

If you’ve ever wanted to witness the true power of Impact100 SRQ, this is the night.

Come celebrate.
Come be inspired.
Come see what WE made possible!

REGISTER FOR THE BIG REVEAL HERE

GRANT RECIPIENT HIGHLIGHT

Art Center Sarasota:

Expanding Creativity Through Digital Arts

Art Center Sarasota (ACS) brings together creatives and the greater public to foster understanding and community connection through the universal language of art. Thanks to Impact100 SRQ’s grant, ACS launched the Youth Digital Art Lab & Classroom Upgrade, a transformative initiative that has brought digital technology into youth programs and has modernized classrooms to accommodate more students.

With $109,000 in support, ACS:

Created innovative, flexible learning spaces with new furniture. and site preparation.
Equipped classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, including computers, large-format printers, video equipment, and software.
Funded instructors and support staff who directly supported the initiative.

Results Over 24 Months:

1. Enroll Students in Digital Art Classes

110 students participated in 2025 Summer Camp digital art classes, more than double the anticipated number.
Over 300 youth engaged in digital arts activities through Youth Saturdays/Family Saturdays (2024-2025), meeting expectations.

2. Increase Digital Knowledge and Learning

Repeat participation and strong registration reflected growing enthusiasm for digital arts.
Students and parents reported increased confidence with digital tools, exposure to new creative disciplines, and excitement for continued learning.

3. Enroll Adults in Digital Classes to Help Sustain the Program

Upgraded facilities have attracted adult learners, whose registrations generate revenue supporting long-term sustainability.
ACS is expanding its digital art classes to include a new Procreate class, focused on digital illustration, tablet-based design, and photo editing.

Unanticipated Benefits: Greater Accessibility
The classroom redesign also enhanced accessibility for students with limited mobility. Flexible furniture and thoughtful layouts allow students to navigate, adjust workstations, and fully participate—reinforcing ACS’ commitment to equitable access to art education.

Through this initiative, ACS has not only expanded its programming to include digital arts, but also strengthened community engagement, fostered creativity across generations, and made art education more accessible.

If you would like to read the full report, please click below.

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE

Join us to see how NAMI is helping families, individuals, and caregivers on their journey to mental wellness. Thanks to an Impact100 SRQ grant, access to peer support has expanded through the YANA Wellness Drop-In Centers and greater community outreach.

At this showcase, you’ll see the new van purchased through grant funding, tour the YANA Center, observe peer support in action, and take part in a simple garden craft project. Guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a potential member to experience the powerful impact we are making together.

Afterward join us at Bricks Smoked Meats to continue the conversation.

SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

FEATURED IN STROLL MAGAZINE

Do you have a neighborhood magazine in your community? We would love the opportunity to share the story of Impact100 SRQ and highlight members who live in your area. Featuring our members in local neighborhood publications is a wonderful way to spread awareness, celebrate the power of collective giving, and inspire more women to learn about our mission. If you would like your neighborhood to be featured, or if you have a neighborhood publication that may be interested, please contact Stella at StellaL@Impact100SRQ.org.

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.

RENEW TODAY

Centennial Park

Downtown Venice
200 W Venice Ave
Venice

Contact Ellen

301-237-3641

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.

Wed. March 18th

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Wed. April 15th

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Your 10 Seconds Matter!

Your membership already creates powerful change in our community. But we need your help in one more simple — and important — way. When you engage with Impact100 SRQ on social media, you help us grow. And growth means more members. More members mean more grants. More grants mean more transformation across Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Here’s how you can help immediately:

? Follow our pages
? Like our posts
? Leave a quick comment (even a ? makes a difference!)
? Share our good news

That’s it. Ten seconds. When you engage with a post, social media shows it to more people. The more engagement we get, the farther our message spreads. That visibility helps us reach women who are looking for something meaningful — they just haven’t found Impact100 SRQ yet.

Every like.
Every comment.
Every share.

It all adds up.

We are growing. We are building momentum. And your small action today can help us reach the next future member tomorrow. So the next time you see an Impact100 SRQ post — don’t scroll past it. Pause. Tap. Comment. Share. It takes seconds. And it helps us grow our impact in a big way.

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