Fundraising Report
Soroptimist Vision Soroptimist Mission Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. Soroptimist Mission Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment
Contributions up 12% in last 3 years! 2015-16 $1.7 million raised! Contributions up 12% in last 3 years! 68% Funds from Contributions 39% - Club Giving 35% - Laurel Society 10% - Founders Pennies 16% - Other Sources
Every Club donates $5.76 per member to Founder’s Pennies Every Club contributes to Club Giving Every member is educated about Laurel Society – why we give.
Collective Impact Challenges! SIA – 10% Funds raised before May 31, 2017 to Club Giving. Drawing for $500 for Live Your Dream Awards!
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller
A Penny Goes a Long Way! every club (Avg. 33 members) - $5.76 would become $190.80 2,400* SI NWR members, $5.76 would become $17,280 32,000* SIA members, $5.76 would become $190,080 and 95,000* Soroptimist International member, $5.76 would become $547,200 *July 31,2016 membership numbers
Club Giving 10% to Federation & Regional programs 90% To Your Local Community Programs 10% to Federation & Regional programs Every Year, AT LEAST $26,000 Club Giving dollars come back to Northwest Region for LYD Awards! 2016 SI awarded SI Moses Lake (D3) $5,000 for their club grant!
In 2015-16 only 66% of clubs contributed towards Club Giving. Club Giving con. 10% is not a requirement In 2015-16 only 66% of clubs contributed towards Club Giving. 100% clubs contributing!
Laurel Society Monthly Giving
Laurel Society Membership! Laurel Boards! $10 donation per Square For chance to add $1,000 value to your Laurel Society Membership!
Other Ways to Contribute Memorial and Tribute Gifts Employer Matching Gifts GoodSearch info www.soroptimist.org contributing $10,000 or more? contact: Nancy Montvydas Senior Director of Development NancyM@soroptimist.org
Program Progress: Laurel Society Monthly Giving Laurel Legacy Stand up and cheer!!
Program Progress: Founder’s Pennies Together we did!
Program Progress: Club Giving Oh, yes you did!!
Unity is strength…where there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Mattie J.T. Stepanek