4th Annual Impact100 Sonoma Meeting: Register here!

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Members and friends gather to hear presentations by the finalists for the $100,000 Impact grant.  Members cast their votes and grants are awarded for both the Impact grant and Community Grants. Saturday June 22 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive. Click here to REGISTER NOW! … [Read more...]

Impact100 Sonoma returns to the Farmers’ Market

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Despite a chill in the air, there were plenty of smiles and conversation on hand as members, spouses, partners, and friends of Impact100 Sonoma gathered to launch the opening of the weekly Farmers’ Market in the plaza.   Plan to join us each Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. for an informal “Drop-In.”  Just look for the green and white checkered tablecloth located between City … [Read more...]

La Luz awarded $171,000 grant from First 5

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Congratulations are due to La Luz upon the receipt of a one-time only strategic capital investment grant from First 5 Sonoma County.  First 5 is a state program funded in 1998 by Proposition 10. Funds are allocated to each county for the purpose of supporting “young children by funding programs and services that promote, support, and improve the early development of children from the prenatal … [Read more...]

The Impact of Impact100 Sonoma

On Saturday, March 23, Impact100 Sonoma held its Spring Grant Update at the Vintage House.  Sydney Randazzo, Education Chair, welcomed members and guests with the exciting news that Impact100 Sonoma will be awarding $228,000 in grants on June 22.  Since the organization’s inception, Impact100 members have granted nearly a half a million dollars to support local nonprofits and programs, and the … [Read more...]

Impact100 $100,000 has quite an impact on SVTS

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"For our part, be assured that the impact you have made upon us, and the young people we serve, will only continue to grow, hopefully long into the future."  These are the closing words of a letter written by Tim Boeve, President, Sonoma Valley Teen Services.  The letter accompanied an impressive final report that summarizes the achievements and impacts of the SVTS Skills for Life program, which … [Read more...]

Another Record for Impact100 Sonoma

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We are excited to announce that not only do we have a record membership of 228 for this year, but also we have received a record number of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) from our nonprofit community.  We have received 45 funding requests (up from 38 in 2012), totaling $1,453,300. This amount reflects the need within our community to which Impact100 Sonoma is responding.  The increase is also the … [Read more...]

Skills for Life Project Offers a Business Skills Workshop

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Sonoma Valley Teen Services organized a business skills workshop at Sonoma Valley High after regular classes concluded. Fifteen teens attended the session November 29, 2012. The workshop was part of a series of “Skills for Life” programs made possible through the IMPACT 100 grant funds received during 2011 and 2012. The mission of Sonoma Valley Teen Services is to empower teens to make … [Read more...]

Impact100 Sonoma Reaches a Record Membership – 228!

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As Impact100 Sonoma members gathered at their January 12 Annual Education Forum,  there was an audible gasp when president B.J. Bischoff announced, "This year, 226 women have joined Impact100 Sonoma, which means that on June 22, 2013, our organization will be able to award $226,000 in grants to nonprofits in the Sonoma Valley."  This membership number represents an 81% retention rate, includes … [Read more...]

Articulating Program Needs and Developing a Compelling Case for Funding

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Impact100 Sonoma offered its first workshop of the 2012-13 Grant Cycle.  The Workshop, “Articulating Program Needs and Developing a Compelling Case for Funding: Developing a Logic Model to Drive Community Input,” was held at St. Leo’s Church, October 9. The goal of this workshop was to unlock the mystery surrounding the Logic Model development and use, and to better understand why they … [Read more...]

Impact100 Sonoma Sets Important Grant Application Dates for 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonoma, CA – December 14, 2012 – Impact100 Sonoma has set the dates for its 2013 grant cycle. All nonprofits intending to apply for the $100,000 Impact Grant or the $5,000 to 15,000 Community Grants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) no later than midnight on Tuesday, February 1, 2013. Forms and instructions are available on the Impact100 Sonoma website – … [Read more...]