April 2024 Newsletter

Message from the Board

What an incredible night of celebration at our Big Reveal! With full hearts, we announced that we raised $330,000 to fund our 2024 grant pool. Thank you to the amazing 330 women who generously joined our collective giving movement in Atlanta. We are beyond excited and grateful to be positioned to award THREE grants of $110,000 each to nonprofits in our community this year.

How exciting it was to have so many of our 2024 members gathered together at the Big Reveal event on April 18th! We were fortunate to also have our 2022 and 2023 grant recipients join us to share in the celebration. We hope that everyone was able to see our “Impact in Action” with Fully Furnished Ministries’ Vessel of Hope, take photos with other extraordinary women of Impact100 Atlanta in the EPIC 360 photo booth provided by “Spin the City” and hit the dance floor to enjoy the amazing soundtrack provided by DJ Labonita. It was a perfect evening to celebrate the positive impact that we will have in the Atlanta community this year. A heartfelt thank you to all of those who made this extraordinary event possible, including our sponsors and our very talented events chair, Cathy Tilman!

It is now time to roll up our sleeves and start the important work as we move into our Grants phase -- the heart of what Impact100 Atlanta does. Engaging in this phase allows members to not only get to know our organization and one another, but more importantly the incredible nonprofits in our community. It is a truly rewarding experience. If you are interested in getting involved please continue reading below to learn about opportunities, including member orientation sessions beginning in May.

Thank you again to our amazing 330 members, our corporate sponsors, and our friends of impact. Together, we are changing lives and making an Impact in Atlanta.

Impact100Atlanta Board of Directors

VIEW FULL BIG REVEAL PHOTO GALLERY HERE

Nonprofit & Grants News

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 grant program! Please help us spread the word to your nonprofit friends regarding our three $110K grant opportunities. Or send their contact information to grants@impact100atlanta.org so we may add them to our distribution list.

Impact100 Atlanta accepts grant applications from nonprofits for projects or programs serving the greater metro Atlanta area in the following five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Family; Health & Wellness; and Environment, Preservation, & Recreation. Member committees will review the grant applications, assess the financial viability, and conduct site visits to select a finalist in each focus area. The ultimate grant recipients will be selected by a vote of the entire membership on November 3, with each woman having one vote.

Atlanta nonprofits interested in applying are invited to attend the virtual Grant Writing Workshop on April 26th at 10AM to learn more about the grants process, eligibility requirements, and more. Qualifying nonprofits must submit a Letter of Intent by May 10, 2024. Eligible nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status, serve residents of the counties of the Atlanta region (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties), and have three full years of audited financial statements. For more information on grant eligibility requirements, visit www.impact100atlanta.org/eligibility.php or email grants@impact100atlanta.org.

Register Here for Grants Workshop

Announcing Member Orientation

Are you interested in learning more about what to expect as an Impact100 Atlanta Member and how you can Design your own Experience? Do you want to hear about the Focus Areas Committees and other ways to get involved? Please join us for a Member Orientation session in May! Sessions are open to new and returning members.

May 20: 12-1pm ZOOM Orientation

May 22: 6:45-8pm In Person Orientation (Emory Goizueta Business School)

May 23: 6-7pm ZOOM Orientation

View and Register for Orientation Sessions Here

Impact in Action

Our support of the local nonprofit community does not stop with our grants. Through our program, Impact in Action, we seek to spread philanthropy by shining the light on these amazing organizations and provide you a list of volunteer opportunities to aid in these worthy causes.

Atlanta Victim Assistance, in honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week is hosting and event in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and Carver STEAM Academy. The event is Friday, 4/26 at 6 PM at Carver STEAM Academy. Please register Here.

The Automotive Training Center is featuring a Ladies Night introductory automotive class. It will be a great evening to learn about basic vehicle maintenance and meet some of the ATC staff and students. If interested, please email grants@impact100atlanta.org to get on the list. We will contact you once the event is scheduled on an upcoming Monday evening in May from 5:30-8PM.

Fully Furnished Ministries is seeking volunteers to serve in a variety of ways from furniture delivery to restoration, and/or sorting, packing and organizing donations. Please register Here to help make a difference in our community.

Informed Impact Series

We were incredibly honored to welcome Wendy H. Steele, CEO and Founder of Impact100 Global, Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald, MD, Michael Annichine, and Nick Cianci of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation as the sponsors of our first "Informed Impact" event, presenting expert research on women's health and how it affects the health of our communities. Each presentation was amazing, intentional, and informative. We ended the event with an engaging Q & A session. To learn more about Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation visit https://mageewomens.org/

Stay tuned for details on our next “Informed Impact” event.

Interest in Board Service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the Atlanta community? Impact100 Atlanta is looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors. If you're keen to contribute your skills and energy, please express your interest by sending an email to impact@impact100atlanta.org with the role(s) you are interested in along with your resume/CV and bio. We are excited to hear from you!

A Final Word from our Recruitment Chair

Dear Members,

As you can imagine, I am thrilled that we are now moving into our grants season – the heart of what we do! But first, I wanted to again express my incredible gratitude for everyone’s efforts this recruiting drive. I am so proud of and inspired by the collective efforts of 330 extraordinary women who have come together this year to make a difference.

$330,000 to change lives in our community in a single year is an amazing accomplishment and would not be possible without the generosity and commitment of each and every one of our members. It also would not have been possible without the exceptional efforts of so many of you that texted, emailed and spoke with friends, family and colleagues to spread the word.

A very special and heartfelt thank you to our happy hour hosts who went above and beyond to support our recruiting efforts. Thank you for fueling our drive with your energy and generosity!

Yumna Ali

Allison Anderson

Meg Bender

Barbara Casey

Michelle Gilfillan

Heidi Greene

Cathy Huyghe

Emily Kallos

Dorothy Kirkley

Lisa Lemke

Eustacia Mahoney

Joy Myrick

Nicole Pierce Mackin

Carmen Pope

Sherrhonda Roach

Tammi Ryley

Marianne Scharbo DeHaan

Amanda Sentell

Laura Smith

Sara Thomas

Marrah Thomas

Cathy Tilman

Mandy Turchin

Kathy Walker

Beckey Zollicoffer

And remember, your Impact will not end with our grants. Generosity is contagious. Your example of kindness ripples out, inspiring others and spreading positivity throughout our community. Together, we're not just changing lives through our grants – we're sparking a generosity movement that's making Atlanta an even better place for everyone.

With my deepest gratitude,

Laurie

Vice President & Membership Recruitment Chair