who we are
the organization
Impact Oklahoma is a network of like-minded women focused on five nonprofit categories: Family, Health & Wellness, Education, Community and Arts & Culture. We began as a group of friends trying to make a difference, and our network has grown as our story gets out. The only thing missing is you!
how it started
Impact Oklahoma began in 2003, on a girls’ weekend trip. Our founder Page Beatty told her friends about a magazine article she’d read regarding the first Impact group, which started in Cincinnati.
They contacted another friend, a banker, to help them with the financial aspects. After a year of planning and organizing, and an inaugural year of membership recruiting, Impact Oklahoma awarded its first grant in 2005.
Since 2005, 30 programs have received $100,000 grants.
increasing philanthropy
Impact Oklahoma fosters and increases philanthropy in Central Oklahoma in two ways. We introduce our special culture of friendship and philanthropy to women who previously may not have had a chance to be involved in philanthropic efforts in any real way. Through involvement in Impact Oklahoma, our members enjoy the genuine satisfaction that comes with giving back to the community and seeing the results of our actions. Members become a part of a group of like-minded women, which becomes a network of new and old friends.
We hope to raise awareness among our membership of the many worthwhile nonprofit organizations serving Central Oklahoma through our foundation’s research and due diligence. This often inspires our members to become involved with the agencies in more personal ways.
your involvement
Impact Oklahoma is a way for you to become active in philanthropy at a level most of us cannot achieve as individuals. Each member’s donation is amplified by the gifts of her fellow members, and the results make real change in our community. It is incredibly satisfying to watch our grants in action, and unequivocally heartwarming to do good in our community.
You can choose the level of involvement most compatible with your interests and time constraints. You may participate only in the annual voting process, or you may wish to play a more active role in helping Impact Oklahoma strengthen the fabric of Central Oklahoma.
board of directors
Jennifer Beale
President
Megan Hann
Vice President
Kala Sigler
Secretary
Jackie Davis
Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
Miki Farris
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Debbie MacDonald
Membership Committee Co-Chair
Anna Young
Communications Committee Chair
Julia Jernigan Smith
Communications Committee Chair
Lorraine Auchter
Board of Directors
BJ Glover
Board of Directors
Laura Ingram
Board of Directors
Sarah McCombs
Board of Directors
Candace Pahl
Board of Directors
Laurie Weathers
Board of Directors
Bea Jai Webb
Board of Directors
Connie Weber
Board of Directors
Pam Whinery
Board of Directors
Debbie Rowley
Past President
Page Beatty
Founder (ex officio)
Lea Morgan
Staff - Administrator