Impact 100 St. Lucie Survey Analysis-March 2026

1. What inspired you to join Impact 100 St. Lucie? 54 responses

· Making an impact on those in need in SLC 25

· A friend’s recommendation 15 

· The idea of women coming together 13

· Socials and annual celebration  2

· Ability to vote for the finalist  2

· Diversity of the group  1

2. Has your experience as a member met your expectation? 52 responses

· Yes 88% (46 women)

· Somewhat 11% (6 women)

· No  1% (1 woman)

3. Please explain your response. 44 responses

· Likes the volunteering aspect 6

· Appreciates learning about the needs of the non-profits 2

· Likes that there is no pressure to participate  2

· Likes seeing the impact a grant makes on the winning group 1

· Limited programs, limited communication, no advance explanation of what’s involved/what’s to be expected on volunteer days until you get to the location, no “welcome” information packet upon joining, the “learn about the group as you go” focus, grant award process seems to boil down to presentation popularity at the annual award celebration

· A grant was awarded to a non-profit that received one from Martin County

· Doesn’t think that an agency that has won should be allowed to apply a second time

4. What areas of participation interest you most? 52 responses

· Volunteering  69% (36)

· Socials 54% (28)

· Speakers 34% (18)

· Financial only 32% (17)

· Member retention 17% (9)

· New members 15% (8)

· Event planning 15% (8)

· Administrative support 15% (8)

· Leadership  9% (5)

· Communications  9% (5)

· Social Media  2% (1)

5. What resources would help you feel more confident inviting other women to join Impact 100 St. Lucie? 48 responses

· Opportunities to bring guests to events 58% (28)

· Printed or digital informational materials 56% (27)

· General overview of the organization 31% (15)

· Talking-point script 27% (13)

· Invitation templates (email or text) 25% (12)

· Other 19% (9)

6. Do you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions about Impact 100 St. Lucie’s direction, communication or overall member experience?

· None-18

· Membership directory with photos-2

· Possibility of volunteer opportunities during the week

· More participation in the socials and more guest speakers

· Likes bringing guests to events and different payment options

· Name tags at all events

· More interaction with the agencies in action (realizes there could be confidentiality issues)

· Work to inspire more people to join, perhaps by speaking at women’s clubs or HOA meetings

· “I do have…an issue with the fact that we do not allow men to be members or to be involved…We are all part of our community and should have the opportunity to come together to help.”

The focus of the Impact 100 model is on women working together to improve their community. Men are always welcome to our social and volunteer events. If you have a male in your life who would like to be a member of a philanthropic organization, please call The Community Foundation at 772-288-3795 to get information on the fund that they have that is a men-only organization.

· Place focus on organizations that do not fit the requirements of larger funders (e.g. United Way)-look at organizations that may fall out of the realm of our mission but that fit within our parameters (e.g. Heathcote capital project that provides a safe environment for children’s programs).

The members of the Impact 100 St. Lucie Grant Review Committee consider all aspects of a non-profit’s application; that being said, what it always boils down to in their decisions is the “nice” versus “necessary” component. Some of the Letters of Intent and applications we receive are difficult to advance when others are focused on poverty, homelessness, mental health etc. Please consider joining the Grant Review Committee next year to see for yourself the challenges the members face. 

· Introduce board members at each meeting-have them provide information on their role and the committees they chair (perhaps a “getting to know” feature in the newsletter-annual year model-dividing the grant money among more non-profits rather than awarding $100,000 to just one-provide membership with information on each finalist well in advance of the meeting (even a link to each finalist’s website)-provide presentation coaching to each finalist’s presenter to even the voting “playing” field.

The model of our organization is Impact 100 giving a $100,000 grant to one non-profit. Diluting that amount would not provide the needed impact to any organization. 

The committee chairs will be presenting information in the monthly newsletter to keep everyone up-to-date.

The Grant Review Committee is discussing releasing information on each finalist to all the members in advance of the Award Celebration.

· Two members praised the Executive Committee and the work they are doing.

Thank you.