Message From the Board
Happy New Year, Impact100 Atlanta Friends and Family! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season filled with people you love, moments of joy, and a little space to pause and reflect.
As I reflect back on 2025, I am amazed by how far Impact100 Atlanta has come in just four years. From a handful of women with an idea (and a bit of hope and belief) into a million-dollar movement creating real change across our city. That didn’t happen on its own. It happened because women chose to join together, give collectively, and trust what we could build side by side.
Since our 2022 launch, we have awarded over $1M to support 11 game-changing projects to local nonprofits. And our impact is about much more than the dollars. It’s about what those dollars make possible. Stronger nonprofits. Sustainable programs. And thousands of people across Atlanta whose lives are better because these amazing nonprofits can do more of what they do best. This achievement belongs to every member and would not have been possible without you.
Impact100 Atlanta has always been powered by a simple but powerful choice: women deciding to give together. As we step into a new year, I hope you’ll continue on this journey with us. Thank you for your impact and for helping make the world just a little brighter. With Gratitude,
Laurie Sheehan President P.S. How gorgeous is my necklace? Read on to learn how it could be yours this recruitment season! |
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Board Transitions
As we look ahead, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible women who have completed their board service this year. The Impact100 model is simple by design, but executing it well takes dedication, leadership, and a willingness to show up consistently and thoughtfully. These women did exactly that.
A special thank you to our Founding Board members who dedicated four full years of heart, energy and effort to bring us to where we are today. We are deeply grateful for the time and care they brought to this work and for the strong foundation they helped build.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome a new group of leaders stepping into board service for 2026. Thank you to each of these women for raising your hand and offering your talents to help guide Impact100 Atlanta into its next chapter. And a sincere thank you to our members who took the time to vote and officially elect our new board. Your engagement and trust are what keep this organization strong and member-driven. |
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Outgoing Board Members Winifred Akande, Financial Oversight Chair Allison Anderson*, Grant Finance Chair Sarah Greenwell*, Membership Engagement Chair Emily Kallos*, Secretary Lisa Lemke*, Sponsorship Chair Mandi Oeland, Digital Marketing Co-Chair Tammi Ryley, Strategic Communications Chair Marlena Smith, Digital Marketing Co-Chair * Founding Board Members |
| New 2026 Board Members Claire Bakx, Membership Engagement Chair Hannah Carver, Strategic Communications Chair Alison Doerfler, Technology Chair Radha Gordon, Sponsorship Chair Robin Hutchinson, Governance Chair
Nino Maisuradze, Grant Finance Chair Meghan O'Connor, Member Communications Chair Breck Rochow, Public Relations Chair Aamina Siddiqui, Financial Oversight Chair |
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2025 Board of Directors at the Big Give |
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Start the New Year with Some Sparkle: Renew or Join for 2026 Our More the Merrier membership kickoff was exactly what we hoped it would be - festive, joyful, and full of great energy. It was a wonderful way to celebrate how far we’ve come and to open the door to what’s next as we turn to 2026.
Our 2026 goal is ambitious and clear: Grow our membership to Fund Five Grants in Year Five, allowing us to continue expanding our impact. Every new member strengthens what we can do together and brings us one step closer to that goal. |
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Here’s how you can help right now: -
Renew your membership for 2026 or join for the first time here
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Invite a friend to an upcoming recruiting event (view dates below)
- Put your yard sign to work and help spark conversations in your neighborhood
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Host a gathering at your home, business, club, or favorite spot. Our best recruitment efforts come from our existing members
If you’re interested in hosting an event, need a sign, or if you have questions about infinity membership, payment plans, or renewals, please email membership@impact100atlanta.org. The deadline for 2026 membership is March 31.
And because starting the year with a little extra sparkle never hurts, everyone who joins or renews by 12pm on February 14 will be automatically entered to win this stunning ceylon sapphire faceted bead necklace with 24kt gold and diamond charm (valued at $3500) generously donated in support of our mission by KHM Jewelry.
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Important Upcoming Events - Taco 'Bout Impact: Wednesday January 21st, Alloy Marketing, West Midtown, 6-8:30 PM
- An Evening with Impact: Wednesday February 25th, Salesforce Tower, Buckhead, 5:30-8:30 PM
- Wild About Impact: Wednesday March 11th, Wild Heaven Brewery, West End, 6-8:30 PM
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! | |
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Harold D. Berger, CPA, Inc. |
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Together, we will make a sustainable impact in our community, one transformational grant at a time. |
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