Holly Schuttler and Carrie Rubin
Photo by Warner-Prokos Photography
Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s 2026–27 giving season launches on Oct. 21 with the annual Fall Kickoff, running from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Neiman Marcus at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton. The evening brings together current and prospective members, community partners and friends to celebrate women who are effecting change in southern Palm Beach County.
For 16 years, the organization has followed a simple model — one woman, one contribution, one vote — with far-reaching results. By pooling membership donations, it has awarded 137 grants and invested more than $8.5 million in local nonprofit initiatives.
“The Fall Kickoff marks the beginning of a new membership and grantmaking season and a renewed opportunity for women to become part of an organization delivering real impact, right here,” Impact 100 Palm Beach County co-president Carrie Rubin said in a statement. “Guests will learn how Impact 100 PBC members collectively evaluate local needs, review grant proposals and vote to determine which nonprofit organizations receive funding. They will also hear about the measurable, lasting results made possible through Impact 100 PBC’s partnerships with its grant recipients.”
This year’s event also includes a pop-up that will introduce emerging philanthropists to collective giving, nonprofit leadership and community involvement opportunities.
“The experience,” Fall Kickoff co-chair Lisa Warren said in a statement, “reflects Impact 100 PBC’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of thoughtful, informed philanthropists.”
The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor of this event.
For more information, visit impact100pbc.org.