100+ Women Who Care SanCap Launches 2026 Season With Powerful First Meeting

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

The first 2026 meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Sanibel & Captiva was an inspiring success, bringing together 146 members for the organization’s signature “Power Hour.” The room was filled with connection, purpose, and a shared commitment to strengthening the Sanibel and Captiva community through collective giving.

After an hour of inspiring presentations and thoughtful deliberation, members voted to direct the group’s pooled donation to Trailways Camps Inc. as the season’s first grant recipient. Their mission resonated strongly with members, and the funding will support their meaningful impact locally.

Two additional nonprofits were recognized for their compelling presentations. Roots for Resilience and Zonta Sanibel-Captiva each delivered a five-minute pitch highlighting the important work they do in the community. Their presentations showcased the passion and dedication that define Sanibel and Captiva’s nonprofit landscape.

New this year, thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors, the first-place nonprofit will receive an additional matching contribution. The second- and third-place nonprofits will also receive a contribution in recognition of their impact—further extending the collective reach of 100+ Women Who Care Sanibel & Captiva.

The 100+ Women Who Care program is generously sponsored this season by Florida Trust Wealth Management, whose continued partnership helps make each gathering—and the impact they create—possible.

The next two meetings of the 2026 season will be held on:
• March 10, 2026
• April 7, 2026

All meetings take place at:
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors
2353 Periwinkle Way, Suite 201 Sanibel, FL 33957

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Meeting runs from 9 to 10 a.m.

Each meeting represents one hour, one vote, and one collective gift supporting nonprofits that serve the Sanibel and Captiva community.

A Season Wrap-Up Happy Hour is planned for early May 2026 (details forthcoming).

To join, visit SanCap100.org

Interested in Making a Pitch?
One of the most meaningful parts of 100+ Women Who Care is hearing directly from local nonprofits about the work they are doing in our community.

At each meeting, members may self-nominate by completing a pitch card, listing their name, the nonprofit they wish to pitch on behalf of, and the nonprofit’s EIN. Three pitch cards are randomly selected. If a member’s card is chosen, that member delivers a five-minute pitch on behalf of the nonprofit, followed by a brief Q&A before the group votes on where the collective donation will be directed.

To be eligible to receive funding, organizations must:
• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an active EIN
• Be located on Sanibel or Captiva, or directly serve the Sanibel and Captiva community

Members interested in pitching may stop by the Pitch Card table at the meeting to complete a nomination card.

About the Charitable Foundation of the Islands
The mission of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is to inspire philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration for the vitality of the Island community. CFI has served Sanibel and Captiva since the 1990s through the Francis Bailey Society and was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2011.
Through donor-advised funds, community grantmaking, nonprofit education, and leadership development programs, CFI works to strengthen and sustain the Islands for generations to come.

About the 100 Who Care Alliance
The 100 Who Care Alliance was established as a volunteer-led initiative by four 100 Who Care chapter leaders seeking to share ideas and best practices among giving circles across the country. Recognizing that chapter leaders often face similar opportunities and challenges—while operating in diverse geographic locations—the Alliance was created to foster collaboration, support, and shared learning among 100 Who Care chapter leaders worldwide.