Become a Member
Alone We Can Do So Little. Together We Can Do So Much.
Impact 100 Indian River is a collective giving membership organization that has been empowering change in our community since 2008. Through our $100,000 grants, we have demonstrated a group of inspired women can accomplish much more than any one of us can alone.
That’s because together we become part of a greater effort, funding significant community projects through high impact grants in a way that would be difficult to do individually. Rather than traditional, individual charitable giving, we pool our resources and combine your $1,100 contribution with those of other likeminded women to fund multiple $100,000 grants.
It is also a great way to meet other dynamic, philanthropic women and make lasting friendships.
We welcome all women 21 and over to join us. Your Impact 100 membership, which is active for one year from when you join, provides for a full year of opportunities, with our grants cycle from November through April being our most active time. Our annual membership year runs from March 1 to February 28. Renew on or before your anniversary date to maintain “member in good standing” status which allows you to vote and attend member only events.
The most important aspects of the Impact 100 model
By investing $1,000 to our grant fund pool, we have a more profound impact on our community.
Every Impact 100 IR member has a vote in deciding which local nonprofits receive a $100,000 grant.
The only membership requirement is to donate and vote. You can choose to be more involved by volunteering and supporting us in other ways. Click to learn how to volunteer and support us in other ways.
Membership in Impact 100 IR is $1,100, received annually by the close of membership on February 28. The number of members in good standing determines the total funding for that grant-making cycle. Of the $1,000 portion of your contribution, 100% is combined with those of other members to create $100,000 grants. The additional $100 helps offset our administrative expenses, such as contractors, insurance, accounting, web site hosting, printing, and other expenses. All fees, including those paid to cover credit card fees, are tax deductible. Our tax ID number is 83-1598994
It’s easy.. Simply choose the method that works best for you.
- Join online — you can simply click this box to complete your application online. Note: If you complete the application online but prefer to mail in your donation, be sure to click on the “Pay Later” option. See below for mail-in instructions.
- Download and mail in your membership application — click this box to download and print the membership application, complete the application, and mail with your check. Make check payable to Impact 100 IRC, Inc., and mail it to: P.O. Box 643425, Vero Beach, FL 32964
- Contact us – we can mail you the membership application with a return envelope or help you join over the phone. Click this box to send an email to our Operations Manager at [email protected] or call 772-207-1001.
We also want to make it very easy for you to make your membership donation and provide multiple ways for you to pay. [put each in a box with title with content]
1. Pay with a credit card – You can pay online or call our Operations Manager. Credit card payments are subject to additional credit card processing fees. We kindly ask you to cover credit card processing fees at check out to keep our administrative costs as low as possible. 100% of donations and fees paid are tax-deductible.
2. Pay with an ACH bank withdrawal – You can pay online using an ACH bank withdrawal.. ACH bank withdrawals are subject to additional processing fees. We kindly ask that you cover the bank processing fees at checkout to keep our administrative costs as low as possible. 100% of donations and fees paid are tax-deductible.
3. Mail in a check –Make your check payable to Impact 100 IRC, Inc., and mail it to:
Impact 100 IRC, Inc. P.O. Box 643425, Vero Beach, FL 32964
If mailing a check, please note your membership will be considered active and renewed only when your donation payment is received.
4. Third-party payment – Many of our members choose to pay their donations from third parties such as IRA investment accounts. Please be sure to have your name included when the payment is mailed to us. Make your check payable to Impact 100 IRC, Inc., and mail it to:
Impact 100 IRC, Inc. P.O. Box 643425, Vero Beach, FL 32964
Charitable registration number CH59372
1. Check Your Email
As soon as your membership has been processed and payment received, you will receive an official welcome letter with instructions on how to set up your membership account/profile. A member of our welcoming committee will also contact you to personally welcome you to Impact 100 IR. Note: If your payment has been processed, and you have not received your welcome letter, check your SPAM folder. If it is not there, please contact us: [email protected].
2. Sign in
This is a key step to officially activating your membership. Even if you have previously visited our website to learn more about us or register for an event, you will now need to activate your membership by logging on to create a new password to sign into your profile.
3. Choose your level of involvement
As a member of Impact 100 IR, you choose how involved you want to be. Your options include:
- Donate and vote
- Attend events and social gatherings
- Volunteer with our community partners
- Volunteer with Impact 100
If you are interested in volunteering with Impact 100, click to complete the volunteer form. Our welcome committee and your mentor are here to help you.
4. Connect with Others
As a new member, you will be assigned a mentor that will help you take full advantage of your membership and to get as connected as you choose. Always be sure to review our Calendar of Events on the website and register for what interests you. Remember to sign up for one of our New Member Orientations where you will meet other new members and find out more about ways to engage. Watch the calendar for the next one!
5. Stay up to date
Watch your email for announcements and newsletters. Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
6. Vote
Every member matters, and every vote matters. You will have multiple opportunities to learn about the nonprofit finalists before voting in April at our annual meeting. For more information about this process, click here.
You can go to our complete FAQ page to see if your questions are there. And you should always feel free to send us any questions you may have about Impact 100 to [email protected].