Equity and Access Membership

Perspective & Community Alignment

• Community & Mission Proximity: Lived or professional experience in one or more of our core grant focus areas (Culture, Education, Environment, Family, Arts, or Health & Wellness)

• Sector Diversity: Work or engagement in the nonprofit sector, education, public service, local government, arts, or small business/entrepreneurship

• Underrepresented Demographics: Diverse background in race, ethnicity, or cultural identity.

Financial Need Self-Certification

• No Financial Documentation Required: To protect applicant privacy, you do not submit financial statements or tax records.
• Self-Certification: Applicants simply indicate on the form whether annual membership dues would present a financial barrier at this time.

Member Commitments

• Grantee Selection: Commit to casting a ballot once annually yo help select our $100,000 Grantees
• Perspective Sharing: Shae your unique community, professional, or lived experience to enrich collective giving decisions.
• Program Feedback Complete a brief reflection survey toward the end of your membership year to help evaluate and enhanace the program
• Active Engagement: Attend events, joing a committee (e.g., Grant Review Team, Recruitment, Communications), or volunteer as schedule permits

Questions? Reach out to our Membership Chairs at membership@impact100.org.