It’s Time to Renew Your Membership for 2026!
Many of us are still feeling the glow of the Annual Awards Celebration (AAC) on September 25. If you were there, you could feel the power of Impact 100 members, nonprofit organizations, sponsors and others unified to make a positive difference in our community. If you were not able to attend, we still felt your impact in the $420,000 we gave to our six finalists.
During the evening, we officially kicked off our 2026 Membership Campaign. As of September 29, we already have 83 members committed to the coming year.
A New Impact 100 Membership Model for 2026
Our original organizational model is based on each member contributing $1,000. However, we know that not everyone is in a position to give at that level. Conversely, many members would like to give more. Therefore, we’ve developed three levels of membership, beginning with our 2026 membership year:
- $1,500
- $1,000
- $500
There is no difference in the benefit a member receives based on the chosen level. Each member has an equal voice in the grant review process, committee participation, and grantee selection. We call this: One Woman, One Voice.
We still welcome and encourage choosing 110% participation at any level, with 100% going to the grant pool and 10% being applied to operating costs. At all levels, members who join by Dec. 1, 2025, will be sent a ballot in August 2026 to choose grant recipients.
With these changes, we intend to broaden participation and grow our grant pool, as we honor our legacy of collective giving.
Look for Your Renewal Notice
On October 1, current members will receive an invoice for your 2026 membership. We urge you to invest in our community by renewing your commitment to the Impact 100 mission.
We are closing our membership campaign on December 1 to allow us to calculate how many grants we can give before we start the New Year. You are free to enjoy the holiday season, and we can start the year fresh, with energy for our Grant Review Process and welcoming our new members.
The easiest way to renew is online with a credit card (3% processing fee) or electronic check (1% fee). You may also choose to mail in a paper check, or pay with stock or donor advised funds. These alternate payment methods usually take additional time to process, sometimes several weeks, so please make requests as soon as you can with your financial advisor.
We value all members and recognize that our grant giving depends on you! If you have any questions or concerns about your membership, please contact us at: membership@impact100.org.
