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Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Impact100 South Jersey, Perfect Together!

Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Impact100 South Jersey, Perfect Together!

Beyond The Check, Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE
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…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:  Abby Cohler

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Abby Cohler

Member Profiles
Abby Cohler joined Impact 100 SJ in 2019. At the time, she was looking to get involved with a local charitable organization and do more than just “write the check."  She discovered that Impact 100 SJ filled that need for her.  She was intrigued by the fact that IMPACT 100 SJ is solely run by women volunteers, allows each member the choice to be as involved with the organization as she wants to be, and gives out impactful grants to local organizations.   At that time, she went on-line, looked up our local chapter and joined immediately. After she joined, she learned that some of her friends/colleagues were also members, After joining, Abby jumped right in and got involved.  For the first two years (even impacted by COVID shut-downs) she became a member…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela Collins

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela Collins

Member Profiles, SJ WOMEN GIVE
After an extensive career at one of the region’s largest nonprofits, in 2018 Pam Collins decided to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and partner with longtime collaborator Pamela Downes to start REV Creative Group. REV was founded on the idea that businesses of all sizes and industries need a dedicated team of experts to revolutionize their marketing efforts. REV mixes strategy with creative design to help energize brands and drive results using an Outsourced Marketing Team model. They believe it takes a purposeful brand with a customized marketing plan to develop memorable connections with audiences. Pam shares, “Our process is designed to give clients the expertise they need without the full-time cost of an in-house team.” She adds, “We build trusted partnerships with clients to fully understand their vision, values and…
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2022 Member Survey Results

2022 Member Survey Results

Membership, SJ WOMEN GIVE
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…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kimberly Rice

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kimberly Rice

Member Profiles
Volunteerism, community engagement and philanthropy are baked into Kimberly’s DNA. From her earliest days, Kimberly recalls that her mother and grandparents instilled in her a “service to others” mindset. She worked alongside family members to give back to their community which inspired Kimberly to follow suit. Throughout her adolescent and young adult years, she often helped out at local fundraisers and other philanthropic initiatives in her native North Carolina community. It was through these early experiences that led Kimberly on a long journey of supporting charitable causes and decades of hands-on community engagement and volunteerism. Interested to build community with other South Jersey women and explore a collaborative approach to philanthropy, Kimberly was intrigued to learn about Impact100 South Jersey’s mission and collective giving model from a SJ Magazine article…
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BEYOND THE CHECK: Meet Our Grantees

BEYOND THE CHECK: Meet Our Grantees

Beyond The Check, Events, Grants
Our grantee leaders will provide a brief overview of nonprofit structure and the role that funders, volunteers, and board members play in the success of their missions. Grantee organizations will be exhibiting to share detailed information about their programs and how you can make a difference on a personal level.  The event will take place October 11th at 6 PM at the RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086. Nonprofits organizations will include: Family Promise of Southwestern New JerseyWoodford Cedar Run Wildlife RefugeHopeworks 'N CamdenAlice Paul Institute Cathedral KitchenBig Brothers and Sisters of Cumberland County This diverse group of nonprofits offer a variety of missions that will match IMPACT100 members who want to engage with causes that inspire them! Bring a friend for FREE and introduce them to…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Terri Shirley-Summerhayes

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Terri Shirley-Summerhayes

Member Profiles
Upon reconnecting with a South Jersey friend after a 20-year gap, Terri Shirley-Summerhayes learned that her old friend was a member of Impact100 South Jersey. Terri had belonged to a supportive group of young mothers, the South Jersey Mother’s Network, in Marlton when her children were very young. She was also an active and engaged member of the Marlton community serving on the school board, volunteering in community organizations and local civic activities, while raising her children. Fast forward a couple of decades, Terri serendipitously met up with former SJ Mother’s Network member, Valerie Buickerood, and learned about Impact100 South Jersey - another group of like-minded women. Now in both a personal and professional position to give back financially, Terri was inspired to join. When asked why she joined in…
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kruti Lodhavia

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kruti Lodhavia

Member Profiles
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” ~ Maya Angelou Pharmacist by trade, philanthropist by choice, Kruti Lodhavia was excited to learn that there was a whole group of women who had this common bond of giving back. After seeing a social media post about Impact100 SJ, Kruti searched the website for information and recognized Sue Polikoff among the member list. When she reached out, Sue shared her own positive experience as a member and Kruti’s decision was sealed. She couldn’t wait to join! A pharmacist and manager with Walgreens for more than 20 years, Kruti returned to South Jersey after living in Louisiana with her husband, and starting their family there. She was  raised in Atlantic City and is happy to…
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Impact100 South Jersey donates grants to county nonprofits

Impact100 South Jersey donates grants to county nonprofits

Grants, SJ WOMEN GIVE
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…
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