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Dear members and friends:
Thank you again for a record-setting year. Our 7th season ended with 422 members funding four $100,000 Impact Grants. Congratulations again to the Impact Grant Recipients:
- ARC of Martin County
- Council on Aging of Martin County
- Ocean Research & Conservation Association
- Tykes & Teens
Even as I write this, today is “signing day” with these four organizations. That means we jointly sign contracts which include measurements and milestones. The organizations also receive their initial check from us with additional payments in installments that are tailored to each contract and the milestones. Accountability is a key component of the Impact model.
Each of the Merit Award Recipients has received an unrestricted grant of $7,333 from us. Congratulations to The Historical Society of Martin County, Senior Resource Association and Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital for their excellent proposals and finalist status. All are eligible to apply again next year, unlike the Impact Grant Recipients.
Next month, the Board of Directors will elect its officers for the year and conduct our half-day strategic planning session. We will be in touch a few times throughout the summer with important updates as we get ready for another big year. In the meantime, please renew your membership as early as possible, refer your friends into membership and area businesses into sponsorship. Also, please identify nonprofits we should get to know as we continue the very successful work of the Visioning Team to improve the quantity and quality of grant applications. Grantmaking is and will continue to be our North Star.
With gratitude for your generosity no matter the form it takes.
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