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An initiative in SA asking 100+ local people to give a tax deductible donation of $1,000 that will enable giving of at least one high impact grant.

Impact100 is a volunteer led organisation that was established in South Australia in 2014 with the goal of getting together at least 100 people who would each give a tax deductible donation of $1,000. In this way, Impact100 is able to fund an annual grant of $100,000, which is then given to a local charity to help them make a difference in our community. Our donors all have the opportunity to

vote on the charity and project that they feel is most deserving. As a donor you will also know that your money will improve the quality of life of your fellow South Australians. The Impact100 initiative demonstrates the collective power of creating a giving circle, with the funds raised making a big ‘Impact’ on the successful charity whilst helping lift the profile of deserving but lesser known organisations that are serving our local community. The program also provides an opportunity for people to get involved in philanthropy and experience the joy of giving. Impact100 members help decide which organisation will receive a life-changing grant by voting on the final four applicants at an annual Grant Awards Night. Through interaction with non-profit leaders, Impact100 SA offers rare insight into the philanthropic community, which in turn encourages further engagement as donors, volunteers and mentors. All organisations who apply for the grant benefit by the raising of their profiles, learning more about grant application processes, and potentially attracting additional funding. In the eight years since we started, Impact100 SA has more than doubled our membership and has donated more than $1.56 million in transformative grants to community organisations and charities and is creating a stronger, kinder and more connected South Australia. If you want to be part of our drive to make a difference, please go to our website www.impact100sa.org.au or contact us at [email protected]

08/06/2026

Meet Grace, one of our Young Impact participants who has been busy collecting bottles and cans for recycling to raise funds for Young Impact.

Not only that, she has also arranged for collection bins to be placed at her school so that fellow students, families and staff can contribute and support this fantastic fundraising effort.

Every bottle and can collected helps make a difference. The funds raised will be pooled with donations from all Young Impact participants, and everyone will have the opportunity to vote on how the money is distributed at our Grants Day on Sunday 30 August at St Andrew’s School.

100% of all funds raised will go to HAS Foundation, Meals on Wheels and The Forktree Foundation.

Well done to Grace and all our Young Impact participants for their initiative, leadership and commitment to helping others. Together, Young Impact participants are learning the power of collective giving and creating real impact in our community.

If you’d like to know more about Young Impact, please contact [email protected]

24/05/2026

💙 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 💙

We’re so pleased to welcome Ben Potter to the Impact100 SA community.

After 20 years in Melbourne, Ben, his wife Nisi and their four-year-old son Jack recently made the move back home to South Australia, now splitting their time between Adelaide and beautiful McLaren Vale.

An Investment Advisor and Partner with LGT Wealth Management, Ben joined Impact100 SA with a deeply personal understanding of why giving matters.

“Our twins, Jack and Oscar, were born prematurely at 24 weeks. Sadly, Oscar passed away at two weeks of age and Jack spent the first six months of his life in the NICU. That experience made us acutely aware of the importance of giving, particularly to causes that support children’s charities.”

“We are proud to be part of Impact100 SA, being a volunteer-run organisation where everyone involved donates their time, expertise and passion.”

Stories like these remind us why collective giving matters so much. Together, we can help create meaningful change for South Australian families and communities. ✨

10/05/2026

SA Giving Week was a beautiful reminder that generosity comes in so many forms and that people give in so many ways.

Some give their time by volunteering, supporting events, showing up and helping wherever needed, just like our Impact100 committee and all those who supported our Generous South Australians night on Thursday. Thanks to our member panellists Ana Koch, Lisa Tarca and Ben Potter.

Special thanks to Carly Falconer giving her time to help on the night and to sort name tags.

Some give their talent by creating meaningful experiences, curating events, telling stories, and raising awareness for important causes like our Impact100 members and the SA Giving Week committee Kay Burton Sophie Doyle Kate Stock

Some give their treasure by funding big ideas, sponsoring initiatives, opening doors, offering venues, or providing practical support behind the scenes just like The Mill who provided a venue for our generous South Australian’s night and Tony and Marks who donated delicious grazing platters, and the generous family foundations, most of the Impact100 SA members who supported the week.

Some give their ties by connecting people, building communities, introducing ideas and opportunities that spark impact, just like Ana Koch, Jackie Newton, Amy Bredon and Nikki Hamdorf.

And some give their testimony, proudly lending their voice, reputation, and advocacy to causes they believe in, like our Impact100 SA ambassadors Kevin Scarce AC, Carolyn Hewson AO, Raymond Spencer AM, Jane Doyle OAM and Geoff Day OAM.

SA Giving Week celebrated all of them including the volunteers, the organisers, the donors, the connectors, and the cheerleaders.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this week such a powerful celebration of generosity in all its forms.

06/05/2026

SA Giving Week is underway, a time to celebrate and encourage all the ways that South Australians give - be it their time, their talent, treasure, ties, testimony and trust!

Our Young Impact giving circle volunteers need little encouragement and give in all these ways - just like Livy and friends at their recent sausage sizzle fundraiser at Mitre 10 at Malvern.

Our other Young Impact participants are also busy raising funds by collecting cans, baking brownies, selling eraseable pens, and hosting a film afternoon among many other activities.

Excitingly, funds raised are being matched again this year by the very generous Lang Family Foundation. To date, Young Impact has raised over $103, 155.87 for 15 charities in five years. Pretty amazing, hey?

Each year, funds are pooled and then after voting, are distributed among three grassroots organisations.

Young Impact is grateful also for the support of the Rali Foundation, St Andrew’s School (venue) , PPI Apparel (hats) and Yochi (ice cream vouchers for participants) and all our many supporters.

To find out more about our Young Impact giving circle, please contact [email protected]

To find out more about or register for any of the SA Giving Week events, please go to sagivingweek.org.au

24/03/2026

🌟 Calling all young philanthropists! You’re invited to our 2026 Young Impact Program Launch! 🌟

Join us on Sunday 29 March (3–5 pm) at the Adelaide Zoo, Plane Tree Education Centre for a fun and inspiring afternoon.

This is your chance to learn how your child can be part of something special — raising funds and awareness for local grassroots charities while building skills, confidence and friendships.

On the day, we’ll:
💙 Announce the three charities chosen by our community
💙 Hear from past Young Impact participants
💙 Learn how to get involved

We’ll also hear from the amazing team at Adelaide Zoo 🐯, who are working to save species from extinction.

🎟️ This is a FREE event (thanks to Adelaide Zoo and our volunteers!)
🚗 Paid parking available nearby

👉 Book here:
https://events.humanitix.com/young-impact100-sa-2026

All school-aged children and their carers are welcome — bring your friends along!

15/03/2026

🔦 Member Spotlight 🔦

Please join us in welcoming Paul Capobianco to the Impact100 SA community!

Paul is part of the Tony & Marks family and loves spending time outside work with family and friends — usually around a table full of good food.

He’s passionate about supporting causes that strengthen our community, especially food security, mental health, and opportunities for young people.

By joining Impact100 SA, Paul is teaming up with hundreds of other generous South Australians. Together, our members pool their donations to fund high-impact grants for local charities making a real difference.

Welcome to the community, Paul — we’re so pleased to have you and your family involved! 💙

10/03/2026

🔦 Member Spotlight 🔦

At just 24 years old, Vincent Doran is our youngest Impact100 SA member — and already making a big difference.

Vincent is one of Adelaide’s leading auctioneers and part-owner of new real estate business Crawford Doran, focusing on Adelaide’s fast-growing inner-west. But what really stands out is his commitment to supporting the community.

Vincent regularly donates his time and auctioneering skills to charity events across South Australia, helping organisations including Catherine House, Operation Blue, Variety SA, Make A Difference Foundation and SAHMRI raise vital funds.

At a Seeley Foundation fundraiser last year, Vincent helped raise more than $200,000 from the auction of a single $6 bottle of Scotch! Over five years assisting with the Braemar Scotch Auction, he has helped raise over $1 million for charities including Variety SA and Samaritan’s Purse.

Vincent joined Impact100 SA after being encouraged by fellow Crawford Doran director Thomas Crawford, who is also one of our members.

Together with our members, Vincent is now part of a community pooling donations to fund high-impact grants for South Australian charities.

We’re delighted to welcome Vincent and to see the next generation of South Australians stepping up to give back.

05/03/2026

⏰ One week to go

SA charities — our online grant information session is happening next week.

🗓 Wed 11 March
⏰ 10–11am
💻 Online

Learn how Impact100 SA grants work and whether applying is right for your organisation.

👉 Register via the link in our bio
📣 Share with charities who should know

10/02/2026

💡 Thinking about applying for an Impact100 SA grant?

We’re hosting an online information session for charities who want to learn more about our 2026 grants round.

We’ll cover how our grants work, who’s eligible, key dates, and tips for putting together a strong application — with plenty of time for questions.

🗓 Wednesday 11 March
⏰ 10–11am
💻 Online

👉 Register to attend the session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmMgpy5BsDb1rqRh7rzE1UL12GupsTbkLLrda039nHO-t4hg/viewform?usp=header

29/01/2026

💙 Welcome to Impact100 SA, Rick & Debra Sarre 💙

Purposeful, thoughtful and shared — that’s how Rick and Debra approach giving. We’re delighted to have them join our giving circle and give alongside our community.

👇 Read more about their story in the comments.

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Adelaide, SA
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https://linktr.ee/impact100sa

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