IMPACT100 NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWSLETTER   |  APRIL 2026

MEMBER UPDATES:

Welcome to all our New and Renewed 2026 Members!

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

April is often seen as a month of growth.

And Spring is certainly upon us – just look at all the pollen on my car...

As an organization, we need to set lofty goals to be able grow, to push us farther along in the pursuit to make a difference in the lives of others – Together.

We are growing! Adding to our member totals daily, through renewed support

from long-time members and through the arrival of new ladies

who share our passion and our common goal.

As I’ve mentioned before, I’d welcome the opportunity to solve the big question of how we award SIX grants in 2026… To accomplish this, we need each of you to support

Impact100 NWF by bringing even more ladies together.

April 30th is our 2026 Membership Deadline!

There are several events detailed below where we will be on hand to assist with renewals and new member registrations.

Really, no matter where we land for our Member Total (Announced on May 19th at the Member Reveal Event!) we will accomplish some wonderful things throughout the

non-profit community in Okaloosa and Walton Counties…

But I sure would love to have to solve that big questions – how do we award SIX?

We really want to stay connected! 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.

Have you updated your Member Profile for 2026?

We’d love to have you load a profile picture – so we can put a face to a name…

Do you prefer to be contacted by email or text message? Let us know by updating your contact preferences!

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:  

• April Membership Events  - Invite Your Friends! 

• 2026 Membership Enrollment Events - Save the Dates 

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

APRIL EVENTS

☕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 2nd, 9-11AM

🦅The Eagle's Nest is serving up a delicious Sunday brunch, so bring a friend and come join the party!

We will have the opportunity to hear from two-time grant recipient Chris Leavenworth of Emerald Coast Food Rescue about the impact our grant has had on his organization, and how they are currently serving the community at large. So, join us and be inspired!

The Eagle's Nest at Blackwater Golf Course, 4927 Antioch Road, Crestview

Sunday, April 12th, 1 - 3PM

🍵2 Birds:

Step 1: Coffee

Step 2: Change the World! 

Spend a beautiful morning with women making a difference in the world! Join us for coffee and conversation at 2 Birds in Miramar Beach. Our membership team will be on hand to handle registrations and renewals. We hope to see you there!

2 Birds Coffee + Cafe

80 Seascape Drive, Unit 103, Miramar Beach, FL 
Wednesday, April 15th, 9 - 11AM

Join us for our most anticipated event of the year — our final Membership Enrollment event at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Destin!

This is your chance to learn about our mission, connect with inspiring women, and join before the enrollment deadline passes.🗓️ We will hear from Lindy West, of Westonwood Ranch—a two-time grant recipient.

With a festive Kentucky Derby theme, we’re bringing the charm, the excitement, and of course, the hats! 🌸👒 Wear your favorite spring dress, derby hat, or fascinator and enjoy a fabulous evening.

Our membership team is making a few fascinators for sale in case someone forgets their hat and wants one! They will also be there to welcome you, assist with renewals and registrations, and answer any questions you may have.

Don’t be the last one out of the gate — join us before time runs out! 🐎

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Destin
Tuesday, April 28 ~ 5:30-7:30 PM

Membership Enrollment Events - Save the Date!

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

• 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

The grants committee has been hard at work vetting some wonderful LOIs! The next step in the grants process is to host grant workshops. These workshops will be held April 8 & 10 and are open to the nonprofits that received grant applications. Members who want to know more about grant workshops may email us at grants@impactnwf.org.

WE WANT YOU! As members, one of the greatest ways you can serve Impact100 is to be a part of a Focus Area Committee. Not only will you get to know other fabulous members, you get a true insight to the amazing work our applicants are doing each and every day to serve our communities. Members of Focus Area Committees are responsible for review of grant applications and site visits with applicants.  Each committee then selects two finalists. These committees meet early September through mid-October.  Members can sign up for these committees on our website under the FAC Sign Ups tab (available May - July 31). 

There are five focus area committees:  

• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Environment, Recreation & Preservation
• Family 
• Health & Wellness

Sign up opportunities will be available at Membership Reveal, on our website beginning in May or by reaching out to the grants committee. 

Grants - Dates to Remember

• April 8 & 10, 2026: Grant Workshops for grant applicants

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

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