IMPACT100 Chesapeake April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

President's Message

It’s no April Fools joke that the deadline for Impact100 membership for 2024 is just 15 days away!! Our membership deadline in April 15th! Please take some time to complete your membership TODAY!

We are always looking to spread the work about impact - if you are interested in hosting a social at your home or out in the community to help us recruit, please reach out to us at info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org! We will make sure a board member can be there to give the details about Impact100.

We have a ton of social events this month, and we are actively working on adding more! We would love to see you, and we challenge you to come out and bring a friend so they can learn more about this wonderful organization you are a part of! Please keep reading to find out all of the details for our upcoming social events. Stay tuned on social media throughout the month for any additional events.

Thank you for your continued support of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake, we could not do this without you.

Cheers,

Michele

Michele E. Burns

President

Now is the Time to Contribute to the 2024 Grant!

Each year, our Impact 100 Chapter informs prospective grant applicants of the total grant value in the spring. They then can plan for and ask for a grant that can transform their impact on our shared community.

Please renew your membership today, so your funds can be part of the applicants' planning and the winners' grant.

Thank you!

Treasurer Update

It's time to Join for 2024 (installments, e-check, credit card, and paper check payment available).

Installments can be made in 4 payments of $250 (plus card fees). Start today to complete payments by April 15th!

If you are paying via payment plan or quarterly payments or lump sum, you can do so at https://www.impact100greaterchesapeake.org/renew-membership. You can also email treasurer@impact100greaterchesapeake.org

to set up your payment plan. Making your donation has never been easier! Checks may be mailed to P.O. Box 6779, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Where does your passion lie?

In which of Impact100's five area of focus (pictured below) does your passion lie?

If you want to be more involved, possibly:

Invite organizations to attend the 2024 Information Session
Serve on a grant review committee to dig deeper
Come vote for the winning grantee

You're Invited to Attend an Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake Board Meeting

If you'd like to learn more about Impact 100 and Board activities, you can attend an open Board meeting. Pick a date below and request the meeting link by emailing info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org.

Meetings are virtual and typically run 7-830pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates

April 8

June 18

July 16

August 20

September 24

Consider Hosting a Social or Organizing a Day of Service

Help us spread the word about Impact100 by hosting a social or helping organize a Day of Service.

Socials can be in your home, in a restaurant, or really anywhere. Past grant applicants often appreciate extra hands for a day. We'll help you with the details!

Email info@Impact100GreaterChesapea ke.org if you are interested in hosting or organizing an event.

Friends of IMPACT~ Everyone can help!

Friends of IMPACT help in several ways.

Are you a business owner looking to support the local community? Did you know that you can sponsor a female employee to join Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake?
Ask if your company would match your donation.
Know Friends of IMPACT monetary donations help pay for things like the P.O. Box, the website, etc.
THANK YOU to our Friends of Impact

Grant a Wish-

Every year we give all the nonprofits that applied for a grant the opportunity to submit a wish list of items that could help their organization. Requests range from volunteering to donated items of all sizes, so please consider donating time or items on their wish list.

CLICK HERE for more details.

Impact100 Greater Chesapeake members have reinvested $434,000 into our community through transformational grants to local nonprofits.

Check our Facebook page or website for updates from our past grantees, including the 2024 winner the Annapolis Symphony Academy!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

We rely on Friends of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake to help support our efforts, particularly since 100% of each membership donation is given to the grant recipient.

Thank you to our 110% Members who contribute an additional $100 per year towards our essential operating expenses:

Website Hosting - $150
Email Service - $170
PO Box - $180
Accounting Support for Annual Filings - $350
Annual Meeting - $400
Member Management Software - $470
Accounting Software - $660
Business and Directors Insurance - $765
TOTAL: $3,145

Help us keep this all-volunteer organization running smoothly by making a Friends of Impact100 donation today or by adding $100 to your annual membership donation.

DONATE

RENEW

Prefer to contribute your time instead? Email info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org to volunteer for a task or to join the board.

IMPACT100 Greater Chesapeake

P.O. Box 6779, Annapolis, MD 21401

info@impact100greaterchesapeake.org