SJWomen100, Author at Impact100 South Jersey

03Dec 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Jill Sayre Lawlor

As with so many other Impact100 SJ members, Jill Sayre Lawlor first learned about the organization from founding member Nancy Weber, whom Jill has known for many years. Jill received a call from Nancy and, after attending an information session in 2019, Jill joined and has been active in the organization ever since. “When I joined, I realized I already knew so many members whose professional and personal accomplishments are inspiring to me. I immediately felt at home.” To further expand her Impact100 network, Jill joined the Events Committee and has served on it since then. “I’m able to utilize my marketing experience to plan and help execute events for current and potential members.” “I was raised to believe that our purpose in life is to give back, to serve and uplift others.” This commitment…

22Nov 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Jennifer Fontaine

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A few years back, Jennifer Fontaine was invited to attend the Impact100 Philadelphia annual meeting by her long-time friend and Philly Chapter member, Kim Moon. “It was such a great night — I loved seeing the power of women combining their talents and funds and working together. I also loved learning about that year’s finalists — nonprofits I had not heard of before. It was inspiring.” When Kim subsequently contacted Jennifer and shared her idea for an Impact100 South Jersey, her reply was, “Count me in!” Jennifer was among the 74 charter members in 2017. Raised in Cherry Hill and a Haddonfield resident for the past 26 years, Jennifer and her husband are the parents of two daughters. Jennifer is an attorney who taught legal writing for 16 years at…

11Nov 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Siegel Moffa

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Donna Siegel Moffa has a long history of involvement in non-profit organizations. And when she heard about Impact100 SJ from friend Elizabeth Mangino Wallace, she immediately knew it was an organization she wanted to join. “I was drawn by the notion of women doing something collectively to have a significant local impact. Women aren’t always recognized for their philanthropic efforts. I saw Impact100 SJ as a way to expand local women’s philanthropic reach and amplify the message that we can and do make a difference in our communities.” Donna became a member of Impact in 2019, and the timing was perfect for her. She had recently completed a term as President of the Cathedral Kitchen Board of Directors, on which she served for 10 years, and was looking for a new opportunity to get…

03Nov 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Kennedy

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Elizabeth Kennedy had never heard of the concept of collective giving before reading an article about Impact100 South Jersey in the Philadelphia Inquirer in the fall of 2018. She found the idea interesting and reached out to the journalist, Kevin Riordan, who then connected her to Nancy Weber. After meeting Nancy and learning more, Elizabeth recognized membership as a great educational opportunity to learn critical skills for assessing nonprofits. She loved that the impact made by the grants was local and addressed the needs of the community, but joining also would meet her own desire to be more educated about philanthropy, particularly collective giving. Becoming a member in 2019, Elizabeth immediately set out to learn about the nonprofit financial process by joining the Grant Finance Committee. There she was super impressed by the…

02Nov 2021 by SJWomen100

BEYOND THE CHECK: An Evening In The Wild

Events, Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE

Gathered around a campfire and greeted by Phoebe the skunk (scent glands removed!), Impact100 SJ members enjoyed an evening in nature with 2021 grantee Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Over a casual dinner, wine, and s’mores we learned that the refuge sees and treats over 6,000 wild animals annually and reorients animals that have lost their natural survival ability. The goal is to release them back to the wild when ready, but some become residents at the refuge if they are unable to return to their natural habitats. Staff shared information about their educational programs for students and for scouts and other community groups before leading members on a night hike through a trail in their 171 acres of preserved Pinelands. The $50,000 grant from Impact100 supports the educational programs.…

02Nov 2021 by SJWomen100

2022 Grant Application Process Now Underway!

Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE

NONPROFITS! Register now for our November 17th Grant Info Session to learn more about our 2022 $100,000 grant application process. Virtual Grant Information Session The Impact100 South Jersey virtual Info Session for organizations seeking to apply for our 2022 $100,000 grant takes place Wednesday, November 17th at 4:30 PM on ZOOM. Register for Grant Info Session Grant Eligibility Application Our Grant Eligibility Application is now available here on our website. It is the first of several steps that nonprofit organizations applying for our grant must take. Eligibility Application Deadline:December 31, 2021 | 5 PM Grant Eligibility Guidelines Grant Eligibility Application Organizations eligible to apply must meet the eligibility requirements to be invited to submit a full proposal for the Impact100 South Jersey $100,000 grant. Grant Frequently Asked Questions

26Oct 2021 by SJWomen100

Another Way Impact100 Members Support Grantee Farmers Against Hunger

SJ WOMEN GIVE

BEYOND THE CHECK: 5,400 pounds of butternut squash provides a lot of nutrient dense, versatile food for families in need as well as a great workout for those gathering it. And a workout is just what 11 members of Impact100 SJ got when they gleaned at Grasso Girls Farm in Mullica Hill with Farmers Against Hunger! (See photos below.) Farmers Against Hunger, one of our 2021 grantees, executes excellent programs and solutions to food waste in the State of New Jersey and creates a pathway for redistributing nutritious produce to food banks and soup kitchens around the state. Eighty billion pounds of food is wasted annually in the U.S. with 16% of the waste occurring on farms where surplus crops can lay rotting in fields. By working with volunteers for…

17Oct 2021 by SJWomen100

Kyle Ruffin Receives Philanos’ Willoughby Award

Member Profiles, SJ WOMEN GIVE

Congratulations to Kyle Ruffin for receiving Philanos' first Willoughby Award for Leadership In Women's Philanthropy. Philanos is the national organization for women's giving circles around the world. This inaugural award in honor of Colleen S. Willoughby, the founder of both the Washington Women's Foundation and Philanos, honors visionary women leaders in philanthropy who, like Colleen, have taken the field into exciting, new directions. Kyle (pictured with Impact100 South Jersey President Judy Greenberg) is a founding member of Impact100 South Jersey, a member of the Leadership Council and Chair of the Communications Committee, vice chair of the Community Foundation of South Jersey and Board Member for the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey. She also, along with other local women, spearheaded "WHY WE GIVE: South Jersey Women Who Give Back" in October of 2020, an event that brought together diverse groups of women givers. Her tireless efforts…

17Oct 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Nina Cohen

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After nearly 40 years of living and working in South Jersey, which included years of involvement in the Jewish Community, it was membership in Impact100 SJ that led Nina Cohen to realize there was much about South Jersey that she did not know. She shared that, “becoming a member offered me the opportunity to learn about and meet others in the region’s nonprofit and philanthropic community and connect with a broader circle of women to support causes in South Jersey.” As Director of Endowment & Foundation Advisory at Glenmede, Nina and her team manage investments and advise nonprofits and foundations and also guide individuals and families in creating their philanthropic missions and strategies. Her professional world is an extension of Nina’s personal commitment to philanthropy and becoming a member of…

10Oct 2021 by SJWomen100

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Rosemarie Parker

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Though Rosemarie Parker is a relatively new member, she has already realized the significant effect Impact100 South Jersey has on supporting area nonprofits in their ability to serve the community. Rosemarie began her relationship with Impact when she applied for an annual grant for the nonprofit Family Promise of Southwest New Jersey. The organization received a $43,000 grant from Impact100 South Jersey in 2020. "I got to know some of the women through the application process and was so impressed with their genuine passion for the work they are doing," Rosemarie said. Rosemarie served as a member of the Education Grant Review committee this past cycle. "I find it very rewarding knowing that I played a small part in the future of their programs," she added. She was so impressed by the process;…

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