IMPACT100 NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWSLETTER   |  MARCH 2026

MEMBER UPDATES:

Welcome to all our New and Renewed 2026 Members!

We are so thankful to have each of you here with us.

March is a very busy month for us! We are well on our way with Membership Renewal and Registration. We’ve set our sights on accomplishing some awesome things together this year – one of which is reaching 600 members for the first time. 

Which means that we will award SIX $100,000 Grants in 2026!
We need each of you to help us in reaching this lofty goal. 

Want to help but you’re not sure where to start?

•   Bring a friend or two and join us for the March Member Enrollment Events.

•   Share the Impact100NWF Booklet with ladies who are interested
– you can text or email the link. Click HERE to view and share!

•   One powerful way to help us is posting on your social media platforms. You can simply reshare our posts or create something of your own – but social media is a key avenue to help spread the word and bring on new members!

•   Host a Pop-Up Event in your home or neighborhood club house and invite your neighbors to learn more in a casual laidback setting
– Contact the Membership Committee to learn more!  Membership@impactnwf.org

Are you on the Impact100 NWF App?

Launched in 2025, our Impact100 NWF App can help you stay even more connected!

Please download the app below and utilize its features to stay in touch

– you can even RSVP for events!

If you “Allow Push Notifications” you will get reminders from the app

for announcements and events.

Do you know a Nonprofit who wants to apply THIS year?

The first step in our application process is to complete a Letter of Intent. Once submitted and approved by the Grants Committee, eligible applicants will be given the link to the 2026 Application.

Completing an LOI does not oblige them to apply.

However, if they don’t complete this first step, they cannot apply later!

The 2026 Letter of Intent is available now on the ImpactNWF.org website.

Deadline to submit is March 31, 2026.

I hope to see each of you soon at a Membership Event!

Please reach out if I can be of assistance!

– Mary Tinsley, 2026 Board of Directors President

impactnwf@impactnwf.org

Key Information in this Issue:  

• March Membership Events & April Coffee - Invite Your Friends! 

• 2026 Membership Enrollment Events - Save the Dates 

• Grants Committee - News and Dates
• How to Host Pop-up Events

MARCH EVENTS

🍱 Seafood and Sushi with Impact100

March 5th is the perfect time to gather with friends at Jackacuda's Seafood and Sushi! Enjoy a taste of delicious seafood while learning about the impact of the 2024 grant we awarded to the Destin History and Fishing Museum!  Join us at 

Jackacuda's Seafood and Sushi
Thursday, March 5, 2026 ~ 5:30-7:30 PM

36120 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 

Our membership team is excited to welcome you and help with renewals and registrations; and answer any questions you may have. Please join us!

🍻You won't want to miss the fun that is on tap at 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville! 

Spend an evening with the generous women of Impact who've been pouring love into our community since 2012, one woman at a time! We'll be hearing from Ginger Davis of the NWF Guardian ad Litem Foundation, whose 2023 grant has helped better the lives of the children they serve.

3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville
Wednesday, March 25 ~ 5:30-7:30 PM

☕ Main Brew Coffee in Fort Walton is the place to be on April 2nd!

Please gather with us to enjoy a great cup of coffee and inspiring conversation with the women making an impact in our community.  

Our membership team is happy to assist with renewals and registrations as well as answering any questions you may have.  So, bring a friend and enjoy your morning with us!

Main Brew Coffee in Fort Walton Beach

Thursday, April 2 ~ 9:00-11:00 AM

Membership Enrollment Events - Save the Date!

🗓 Mark your calendar for these exciting gatherings & invite your friends:

• March 5, 2026: Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm at Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi, Destin
• March 25, 2026: Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm at 3^rd Planet Brewery, Niceville
• April 2, 2026: Thursday, 9:00-11:00 am at Main Brew Coffee, Ft Walton Beach
• April 12, 2026: Sunday, 1:00-3:00 pm at the Eagle's Nest at Blackwater, Crestview
• April 15, 2026: Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 am at 2 Birds Coffee, Miramar Beach
• April 28, 2026: Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm at Ruth's Chris, Destin

April 30, 2026:  Membership Enrollment Deadline for 2026

News from the Grants Committee

On February 1, the Letter of Intent (LOI) link went live on our website, the first step to our grant process. After received, we review to ensure that the agencies are qualified and have the ability to provide the necessary financial documentation we require. Qualifying organizations will then receive a full application. 

Letters of Intent (LOI) are due on or before March 31. Members, please feel free to mention our grant opportunities to local nonprofits and encourage them to view the "Nonprofit Information" tabs on our website - www.impactnwf.org.

Grants - Dates to Remember

February 1, 2026: Letter of Intent - Link went live on website

March 31, 2026: Letter of Intent Due Date 

Grant workshop dates are coming soon!

Would you like to be an ambassador for Impact100 NWF and help us to fund even more grants?  

One way to spread the word is to host a pop-up event and invite your friends!

As a pop-up host, you will determine the time, location, and invitees, and we will provide materials and a spokesperson from the board of directors.  Reach out today for more information on hosting a pop-up near you.   

Email your membership committee at Membership@impactnwf.org or click on the address to start an email.

Name Tags

We will soon be placing a nametag order and will be happy to order one for you!

Please email membership@impactnwf.org 

and let us know exactly how you wish your name to appear. These will be available for pick up at upcoming events. 

NOW is the Time to Join and Invite Your Friends!   

💻Online:  For returning members, log into the Impact100 website and navigate to My Member Info > Billing Info > Pay Membership. 

Fees are applied to credit card payments.  

🧾Would you like a printed invoice? It’s not required and all unpaid members will receive one by mail around the 1st of February. If you’d like to print one, you can generate it from your member account under Billing Info.

✉️ By mail: Send your renewal payment to Impact100 NWF, Attention: Finance, PO Box 4266, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549. 

👩‍🤝‍👩In Person:  Attend & pay at a membership enrollment event.

Mobile App - Download Now!

The app gives you quick access to newsletters, calendar events, registrations and other member information.  Just click on the appropriate button on the right to download for Android or Apple devices.  Another great tool to stay connected and "in the loop."  

The mission of Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. is to financially support nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton Counties by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders, by bridging the geographic areas of our region, and by leveraging the talents of diverse women to be a positive force for good in our community.  

Mary Tinsley| President of Impact100 Northwest Florida

Click here to unsubscribe.
View this email as a web page
Message sent by Impact100 of Northwest Florida, communication@impactnwf.org
Impact100 of Northwest Florida | PO Box 4266 | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549-4266