Last summer Chancey Blackburn unexpectedly and joyfully found herself on the receiving end of a service provided by one of Impact San Antonio’s High Impact Grant recipients. Learn more about Chancey and her many roles serving the community.
When and how did you first hear about Impact San Antonio?
I became aware of Impact San Antonio in conversations with Jennifer Bennett when we were both members of Class XVI of Masters Leadership Program.
When and why did you join?
I was impressed with the concept of joining forces with other women to create large grants for an array of organizations. The size of the financial boosts we could offer by pooling resources truly means making an Impact on those organizations who were able to envision and express their dreams and create a plan for success.
What impresses and inspires you about Impact SA?
Knowing that every dollar donated goes toward grants truly sets Impact San Antonio apart from other charitable groups. Also, the intense focus on integrity during the Grant Review and voting processes puts Impact SA on top of my list for donating.
How have you been involved with Impact SA?
I am in my fourth year as a member and have participated in the Grant Review process and volunteering as a greeter for our events. I hope to get involved in Marketing when my term as Board Chair of the Mastersingers ends next year.
What did you do for a living and what are you involved with in retirement?
I have been in media for decades, from being a disc jockey at 16 to radio station ownership with my husband, to serving as Regional Vice President for Time Warner Cable to owning a media planning and buying company. Now that I am retired, I take great pleasure from volunteering with various organizations such as ALIR (Academy for Learning in Retirement), continuing education for seniors; Vice President of Programming for Masters Leadership Program Alumni Association; and substitute teaching for the International School.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Last summer, I was in physical rehab for two weeks following back surgery when a young woman stuck her head in the hospital door and asked if I would enjoy some music. She brought in her keyboard and asked what music I would enjoy. I asked for Classical, and she played for about 20 minutes, me smiling and tearing up the entire time. When I asked her for information about the program that made this type of visit possible, I recognized the Hearts Need Art agency as one of the recipients of an Impact San Antonio grant. I would never have expected to be on the receiving end of a service funded by one of our high impact grants. Give and you shall receive.
