Wendy H. Steele

Local Roots, Shared Wisdom

Local Roots, Shared Wisdom

by | Oct 7, 2026

Every Impact100 chapter begins with someone raising her hand. She has heard about the model. She understands what a transformational grant could mean in her community. She begins imagining the women who might join her and the nonprofits whose work could be...
The Grant Is Only the Beginning

The Grant Is Only the Beginning

by | Sep 18, 2026

This week, I traveled back to Cincinnati to join the celebration of this year’s grant recipients and 25 years of Impact100. The culmination of the evening was the presentation of huge checks determined by the votes of our 2026 members. The photos shared here represent...
Just a Member

Just a Member

by | Aug 24, 2026

Every so often, I hear a woman say something like, “I’m not really involved. I’m just a member.” I understand what she means. She may not serve on the board or chair a committee. She may not attend every event. Her life may be full of work, family responsibilities,...
When We Give, We Gain.

When We Give, We Gain.

by | Mar 9, 2026

International Women’s Day always reminds me of the extraordinary power women hold to strengthen communities and lift one another up. Over the years, I’ve come to believe that the source of that power is generosity, not the kind that drains us, but the kind that fills...
All About the Gals

All About the Gals

by | Feb 13, 2026

Galentine’s Day began as a lighthearted moment on the show Parks & Recreation, thanks to Amy Poehler and her exuberant celebration of women’s friendships. She created this day in the show to celebrate her “lady friends” and she describes it as the best day of the...