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Soroptimist Programs

Soroptimist Programs. [Name] Program Chair, [Region] [Date]. Increase Collective Impact. Clubs, Districts, Regions, Board and Staff: Improve the lives of women and girls Measure the level of sustainable improvement in their lives

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Soroptimist Programs

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  1. Soroptimist Programs [Name] Program Chair, [Region] [Date]

  2. Increase Collective Impact Clubs, Districts, Regions, Board and Staff: • Improve the lives of women and girls • Measure the level of sustainable improvement in their lives • Increase the socio-economic status of Live Your Dream Award recipients • Advance SIA’s recognition as an effective global women’s issues organization • Attract more resources to further increase impact

  3. Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women Goal: Through increased education, women will secure employment that provides an improved standard of living for themselves and their dependents.

  4. Live Your Dream Awards • New name • Formerly Women’s Opportunity Awards • New deadline • November 15 • Participate! • Goal of 100% club participation • 16/28 regions reached 100% participation in 2013-2014

  5. Impact of Live Your Dream Award • 2013-2014: • 80% club participation (4% increase) • 1,277 women received the award (3% increase) • $1.74 million in funding awarded (7% increase) • 10 newly chartered clubs received $1000 for their first award • SIA gave 28 $1000 awards from at-large applications • 328 clubs provided additional assistance to 400+ recipients

  6. Live Your Dream Awards • New at-large process • New online application system • Include at-large applications in judging process at club level • New challenges • After club-level judging: check education and references • Be careful when contacting recipients so as not to make mistakes

  7. Live Your Dream Awards • More awards! • Provide support to recipients beyond cash award: • Mentor • Job Support • Working with Children • Tutoring • Financial Support • Include in club activities

  8. Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award

  9. Goal: Through education and access to role models, girls will be empowered to pursue their career goals and reach their full potential.

  10. Dream It, Be It • Planning Toolkit available to clubs • Plan for implementation! • Curriculum and Financial Component will be released next year

  11. Support for Local Club Projects • Financial Resources • Soroptimist Club • Grants for Women • and Girls • Soroptimist Disaster • Grants for Women • and Girls

  12. Support for Local Club Projects • Website Resources: • Members Only  Resources, Information and Forms  Program Resources • Model Program Kits • White Papers • Federation program instructions and public awareness materials

  13. Club Recognition • Soroptimists Celebrating Success Awards • Certificate of Appreciation • Club Road Map for Success Strengths & Opportunities

  14. Thank you!

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