SJ WOMEN GIVE Archives - Impact100 South Jersey

02Feb 2023 by SJWomen100

Join the Leadership Council for A Member Forum (Mar 13)

Invitation from the Leadership Council Building A Stronger Connection Join Us for A Deeper Dive Into Impact100 Monday, March 13th at 6 PM Riverwinds Community Center 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ, 08086 The Impact100 South Jersey Leadership Council (click for list of names) 4 Reasons You'll Want to Attend To mix & mingle with fellow members. To learn how you and other members of Impact100's around the world are making a difference. To share your thoughts about our local women's collective giving efforts. Whether you're a brand new member, one who joined during the Pandemic or before, or a 2023 sponsor, this is a chance for all of us to get to know each other better. This event is free and open exclusively to 2023 members. Please RSVP by…

13Jan 2023 by SJWomen100

Impact100 South Jersey Raised and Will Award $211,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits in 2023

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Impact100 South Jersey announced that for 2023 it has recruited 211members, which will allow the group to award $211,000 to local nonprofits. Since launching in 2017, Impact100 South Jersey has raised $1,035,360 for organizations serving Burlington, Camden, Gloucester & Cumberland Counties. 2023 Members gathered Wednesday, January 11 for The Big Reveal and Celebration at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken, NJ to learn the results of the fall 2022 collective giving membership drive. “It is an absolute thrill to have raised over $million dollars one member at a time,” said Impact100 South Jersey President Kyle Ruffin, “We are proud to be a catalyst for South Jersey women who want to bring transformative change to local nonprofits addressing needs in the region we all love.” Impact100 grant review volunteers have already begun…

21Nov 2022 by SJWomen100

BEYOND THE CHECK: What Our Grantees Want for the Holidays

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Our Grantees' 2022 Holiday Wish Lists Getting involved with our grantees can go beyond contributing to the collective grants we award. If you're looking for organizations to support this holiday season, consider fulfilling the wish lists of some of our Impact100 grantees. They've told us what they want and here it is! Our grantees are seeking items that range from helping them meet operating needs to make the holiday season brighter for the people they serve. Just click and send, or make arrangements with the organization's contact. Alice Paul Institute [Wish List on Amazon] Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties [Wish List on Amazon] Cathedral Kitchen [In-Kind and Other Donations] Family Promise of Southwestern NJ [Amazon Wish List] Family Promise of Southwestern NJ [Adopt-A Family Program] Hispanic…

31Oct 2022 by SJWomen100

Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Impact100 South Jersey, Perfect Together!

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Impact100 South Jersey members had a picture perfect day to experience the beauty of the Pinelands with a hike at the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township. The hike was led by Carleton Montgomery, Executive Director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA), one of our two 2022 $50,000 general operating grantees. Carleton was excited to share their work with our members when Nonprofit Outreach committee member, Susan Andrew, reached out to organize this meetup. During the 1.5 hour hike through the preserve, members were treated to beautiful scenery and an overview of the history of the Pinelands. They learned about the unique composition of the water and soil that make this ecosystem different from other forest habitats. They also learned how suburban development impacts the environment and the ways PPA…

07Oct 2022 by SJWomen100

2022 Member Survey Results

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Over the summer, we conducted a member survey to learn more about our members: how long they’ve been part of Impact100, what motivated them to join and renew, and how they want to be engaged with committees and each other. Many thanks members who responded and provided detailed comments. Among those who responded, we have a fairly even mix of members who initially joined in each year we’ve been around – going back to those charter members from 2017. What most influenced members to join were leveraging their donation to have more impact (78.46%) and being part of a community of like-minded women (80.6%). More than half (59%) also noted the flexibility to be as involved as they choose. Serving on Committees Among those who responded, 72% serve on a committee, with most serving…

06Sep 2022 by SJWomen100

KYW Newsradio Features Impact100 South Jersey

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As we launch into our million dollar year, we're excited to have been featured on KYW Newsradio 103.9. Community Impact Report Racquel Williams spoke to Leadership Council Member Kate Williamson about the value our members and our mission bring to our local nonprofit community.

25Aug 2022 by SJWomen100

Impact100 South Jersey donates grants to county nonprofits

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Pinelands alliance and Cedar Run refuge get $50,000 each By MATTHEW SHINKLE August 23, 2022 About five years ago, a small group of South Jersey women had the goal of organizing their own branch of Impact 100, a women’s collective that awards more than $100,000 in grant funds annually to area nonprofits. The initial group of six founding members was able to recruit the necessary number of members to jumpstart Impact100 South Jersey, connecting women across Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties who were interested in assisting local charities and nonprofits. The group recently announced awards of $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County and two $50,000 grants to the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Total awards from Impact100 South Jersey, have now…

16Aug 2022 by SJWomen100

Grantee Spotlight: Farmers Against Hunger

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2022 Grantee Farmers Against Hunger Grows Its Impact Despite Challenges After receiving Impact100 South Jersey’s 2022 $50k General Operating Grant in 2022, Farmers Against Hunger (FAH) increased its capacity to stem hunger through a variety of methods. FAH is a program of the New Jersey Agriculture Society and it focuses on reducing food waste by collecting and redistributing food from food retailers and farmers to organizations that serve people striving to succeed. Executive Director Brooke McMinn shared the many ways the program has grown. Among the things FAH has done since receiving the grant: Expanded the raised garden bed plot and installed new plantings to supplement food donations and serve as resources for local community educational programs.Installed a concrete pad to support food donation deliveries to their storage site where food is…

20Jun 2022 by SJWomen100

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County Awarded $100k Core Mission Grant

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Congratulations to our 2022 Grant Recipients! This year, we are proud to announce that collectively our members awarded $200,000 in grants to three South Jersey nonprofits at the group’s Annual Meeting held on June 15, 2022, at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Cherry Hill, NJ. A $100,000 Core Mission grant was awarded to the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County in Vineland. The grant will be used to extend their current building (a former credit union), more than doubling its existing space and increasing the number of young people they serve. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge (Medford, NJ) and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance (Southampton, NJ) will receive $50k general operating grants. "We are thrilled to be able to award these impactful grants throughout the South Jersey community. When we started five years ago with several…

31May 2022 by SJWomen100

2022 ANNUAL MEETING

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This is the biggest night of the year — the night our members choose which organizations will receive collective contributions of $200,000. You'll hear from the nonprofit finalists selected by fellow members and vote for the South Jersey organizations that will be awarded one (1) $100,000 grant and two (2) grants for $50,000. Our 2022 Nonprofit Finalists: Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland CountyPinelands Preservation AllianceWoodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Our Annual Meeting is also a great opportunity to meet fellow members, introduce prospective members to our growing movement and learn about upcoming events and activities. Guests are encouraged to come watch women's collective philanthropy in action! Admission: 2022 & 2023 Impact100 SJ Members attend FREE.Non-members $25 per person (in advance). Not ready to attend in person? You can also participate…