The Impact of the Cade Thompson Benefit Concert: $80,000 Raised and Just $20,000 to Go

Photography Courtesy of: Jennifer Botros – Sojourning Studio Photography Music has always had the power to bring people together. On June 5, 2026, it did something even more remarkable. The Benefit Concert featuring Cade Thompson welcomed 285 attendees from across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland in support of rebuilding the St. Abanoub School campus in […]

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IMPACT Collective proudly coordinated 9/11 Day DC, bringing together 1,400 volunteers to pack 450,000 meals for children in need

On September 11, 2024, the Union Market in DC echoed with energy, compassion, and purpose. More than 1,400 volunteers gathered to pack over 450,000 meals for children in need. The goal? To fight global hunger.  What many didn’t see behind the scenes was that this large-scale, high-impact event was planned and executed in just three […]

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Fundraising in Five: Best Tips for Raising $ For Your Mission Trip

By: Maya Hettleman Featured image courtesy of Meant To Live Foundation At IMPACT Collective, we are built upon the principle of being socially conscious and giving back to underserved communities. Meant To Live Foundation was founded by IMPACT‘s CEO Eddie Fam. This is a non-profit organization that funds educational, medical, culinary, musical and spiritual development programs to […]

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How To Draft A Budget For Your Event

By: Sophie Normand Talking about money is never fun, but when you’re planning an event—whether it’s a corporate event, fundraiser, or reception—figuring out your budget is the most important thing to do. Once you have an idea of how much you want to spend, then you can start looking around at different caterers, venues, and […]

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Not Quite The Spring We’d Hoped For…

Spring is usually the beginning of prime event time: there are weddings every weekend, family barbecues to attend, and happy hours on the patio at your favorite watering holes. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means that the “corona” on everyone’s mind this spring isn’t the one you drink with a lime wedge in the sun. […]

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Benefit Concert – Tenth Avenue North’s “I Have This Hope Tour”

  MCLEAN, VA (September 15, 2017) — IMPACT Collective is presenting Tenth Avenue North benefit concert with special performances by Brandon Heath and Jon McLaughlin to benefit the Meant 2 Live Foundation.  The concert being held at Smith Center in Mclean Bible Church is part of the exclusive “I Have This Hope” tour. Tenth Avenue […]

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Splendor Fest 2017 Highlights!

On Saturday July 22nd we hosted our Inaugural Splendor Fest that successfully benefited the local homeless community of Washington D.C. in Franklin Square Park.   Morning of the event, we walked to nearby shelters and around the park to speak and encourage homeless residents to attend. It was moving to hear their stories and see many of […]

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Inaugural Splendor Fest Benefiting DC’s Homeless!

This summer, we are very excited to announce that IMPACT Collective is hosting its first Splendor Fest! Splendor Fest is created to give back and benefit the growing local homeless community of over 7,000 individuals in D.C. A free event at Franklin Square in Washington, DC on July 22, 2017, providing guests with a true VIP experience. […]

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9 Ways to Improve Your Next Fundraising Event

Be self-invested: To show your personal commitment to the cause, you should be one of the first to donate to your own fundraising page. People are more likely to donate when they see someone else has already contributed. So pull out your spare change and add a little to the donation jar! Set goals: The […]

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Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant

On Sunday, Dec. 20th, we at IMPACT Collective, partnered with Meant 2 Live Foundation, created the experience of a lifetime for twelve members from The Lamb Center, an organization that serves the homeless in Fairfax, VA. Each individual had the special opportunity to go backstage to meet Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith prior to […]

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