ICYMI: Spring Education Event Recap

On April 28, 95 members and supporters tuned in to participate in Reimagining Impact: Leaping or creeping into Trust-Based Philanthropy?, a panel discussion featuring three trust-based philanthropy thought leaders. The robust discussion left the attendees with a better understanding of this growing trend and action to take as they continue their collective and individual giving journeys.

Click here to watch a recording of the event. While you're there, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Grantee Spotlight

Revitalizing downtown Norristown through art and action

By Deneatra Harmon

Theatre Horizon is an award-winning theater company with a mission to illuminate the human experience through powerful storytelling and connect students, artists, and audiences with theater arts in diverse and underserved communities in Norristown. Operating with a $1.3 million budget, Theatre Horizon works out of a 120-seat space in the Arts Hill district, contributing to the revitalization of downtown Norristown.

Since 2005, Theatre Horizon has become a leading contributor to arts education in Norristown and Montgomery County through its artistic programs, drama camps and clubs, and educational partnerships. One of those partnerships is with fellow Impact100 grantee, CCATE.

Read the full update on Theatre Horizon on our website.

PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Kontz; Theatre Horizon's Holiday Spectacular
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Impact100 uses many forms of communication to reach our community. As part of our efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and our community, Impact100 wants to ensure that our communications are accessible to people with disabilities. Please read this resource from the World Institute on Disability (WID) about how to make communications in various media accessible to people with disabilities.
Membership

Did you know that year over year, most new members were referred by an existing Impact100 member or supporter? Share our newsletter subscription link with your networks to stay up to date on Impact100 news and events.

It’s not too early to commit to 2023! The membership books are open now through November 15, 2022. 
2022 Grants

FAC & CAC progress

We are nearing the end of a very exciting grants cycle, which involved two separate paths to award grants.

Our Focus Area Committee process began in December when we received Letters of Inquiry from 152 organizations. After careful review, 71 full proposals moved forward. The teams conducted 28 in-person site visits. In early May, the five Focus Area Committees met to select the finalists. They are:
  • Arts & Culture: Big Picture Alliance
  • Education: The Garage Community and Youth Center (The Stone Garage)
  • Environment: Philadelphia Orchard Project
  • Family: Supportive Older Women's Network (SOWN)
  • Health & Wellness: Center in the Park

Our Community Awards Committee conducted its own assessment of the needs in our region and the organizations that are doing valuable work to address those needs. Through a model rooted in Trust-Based Philanthropy, the Committee identified 24 suggested issue areas. With research and input from Impact100 members, the Committee narrowed its focus to three issue areas: Poverty/Direct Cash Assistance, Elderly Populations, and Environmental Racism. The Committee worked diligently to choose three finalist organizations in early May. They are:
  • ARTZ Philadelphia
  • Kensington Corridor Trust
  • New Sanctuary Movement

Voting & grantee awards

Choosing the grant recipients is an important part of our work! Our members will vote to determine the grant amounts to be awarded to the Focus Area Finalists and Community Award Finalists.

Please join us on June 6 at 6 p.m. to celebrate and hear directly from our grant recipients!
Founders Fellows Corner

The application for our 2022-2023 Founders Fellowship cohort will be opening soon! Starting June 1st, women ages 25-35 interested in addressing the vital needs of our community through collective giving grantmaking can apply to be a part of this program, with interviews and selections occurring in August. 

Know someone interested in this program? Have them reach out to Nia Daye or share the interest form.
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting – June 6 @ 6 p.m.
We plan to meet in person for the Annual Meeting this year. Register to attend and celebrate the 2022 Grant recipients.
  • Date: June 6, 2022
  • Event time: 6 - 8 p.m.
  • After-party: 8 - 9 p.m.
  • Location: Craft Hall, 901 N. Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia*

*We will live-stream portions of the event for those who cannot attend in person. 
Happenings

Congratulations to Ellan Bernstein, one of Impact100 Philadelphia’s founding board members, as she joins the Philanos board for a three-year term as Secretary. Impact100 is a member of Philanos, a national women's giving circle network. To learn more about Philanos, visit their website.
Women Giving As One
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