1. Soroptimist International of the Americas
Increasing collective impact: engaging others in the Soroptimist mission
Fundraising
Sr. Director fundraising nancy montvydas fundraising council member sam buchenau
sia president-elect raquel arreola ruiz
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2. Fundraising Governors Round Table 42nd Biennial Convention
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3. CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY A commitment from leaders to mission- centered philanthropy that enables women and girls to take control of their lives and live their dreams.
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4. Federation Programs Women’s Opportunity Awards
Violet Richardson Awards
Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls
Trafficking
Project Matching
Domestic Violence
Disaster Grants
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5. Women’s Opportunity Awards Outcomes
Women’s Opportunity Awards recipients reported:
97% increase in self-esteem
88% are a role model for their dependents
80% improved their standard of living
69% earned a degree/certification
54% secured higher paying employment
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6. Violet Richardson Award Outcomes
Violet Richardson Award recipients reported:
All are still volunteering
86% said that the award increased their self confidence
43% of their volunteer project are focused on women and girls
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7. Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls Outcomes
32 clubs/6 countries/$177,000
5,124 women and girls
Were given tools to help them live free from violence
Gained access to education and healthcare
Given opportunities for advancement
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8. Annual Report 2011-2013 Soroptimist International of the Americas
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9. Soroptimist is a membership organization that carries out its mission through programs delivered by a volunteer network.
Contributions
Dues
Programs
Members
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10. Program Cost vs Contributions Revenue
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11. Allocation of Expenses
2013 Program Expenses: $2,026,147
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12. Contributions and Fundraising Costs
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13. Program Cost vs Contributions Revenue
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14. Increased Collective Impact
Together we’ll work to:
Improve the lives of women and girls
Measure sustainable improvement
Increase socio-economic status of Women’s Opportunity Award recipients
Advance SIA’s reputation as a global women’s organization
Attract more resources, increase impact
Fundraising
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15. Where to Begin Champion our Women’s Opportunity Awards
Tell how we are improving the lives of women & girls
Make giving to SIA’s programs a priority
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18. President’s Challenge
100% of all clubs giving 10% of the funds they raise locally
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19. Reallocating Club Funds for President’s Challenge
Club funds raised = $5,000
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20. Fundraising Fundraising Soroptimist International of the Americas
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22. President’s Challenge
100% of all clubs giving 10% of the funds they raise locally
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23. Collective Impact: Governor’s Role Region Fundraising Chairs
Governors Round Table
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24. Governor’s Role
Help club and members understand how their contributions are used
Promote Soroptimist as the charity of choice of clubs and members:
Club Giving/President’s Challenge
Founders Pennies
Laurel Society
Monthly Giving
Laurel Legacy
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25. Governor’s Role Ask clubs to budget 10% for Club Giving
Empower your region fundraising chair to take the lead on fundraising in the region.
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26. Region Fundraising Chair Responsibilities
Help keep you informed of fundraising activities and progress toward meeting goals
Focus on raising funds to support our collective impact goal
Fundraising
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27. Region Fundraising Chair Duties
Seek to understand the motivation behind donation
Deliver the message on how donations are used by SIA
Encourage clubs and member to include SIA as their charity of choice
Help SIA recognize and acknowledge clubs and members for their gifts
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28. Reporting Club Giving to Increase Collective Impact
Financial Transaction form
CLUB/REGION CONTRIBUTIONS
SIA:
 Club Giving $USD_______________
This gift represents 10% of our local fundraising dollars. We are committed to supporting SIA’s programs that change the lives of women and girls worldwide.
Club Award form
Fundraising:
 Donated to SIA through Club Giving to support SIA programs.
 Our Club Giving represents 10% of our local fundraising dollars because we are committed to supporting SIA’s programs that change the lives of women and girls worldwide.
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29. Fundraising Resources Available from Headquarters
Governors Round Table
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30. www.Soroptimist.org 42nd Biennial Convention
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31. Governors Web Page Visit Region Chair Central 42nd Biennial Convention
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32. Fundraising Council & Staff
Sam Buchenau, Chair
Theresia Carrington
Sue Riney
Akemi Shimada
Suzanne Sullivan
Headquarters Development Department Staff
Nancy Montvydas, CFRE, Senior Director of Development
Theresa Malandra, Fundraising Coordinator
Luz Aponte, Development Assistant
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33. Fundraising
“Fundraising isn’t about raising money. It’s about inspiring people to believe that they can make a difference.” Ken Burnett, The Zen of Fundraising
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