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WHY GIVE TO SOROPTIMIST PROGRAMS? Susan “Sam” Collier Buchenau

WHY GIVE TO SOROPTIMIST PROGRAMS? Susan “Sam” Collier Buchenau SIA Fundraising Council Chair 2013-14. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs?. *. * Why Are You a Soroptimist?. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs?. Soroptimist Programs. What Do Soroptimists Do?. Women’s Opportunity Award

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WHY GIVE TO SOROPTIMIST PROGRAMS? Susan “Sam” Collier Buchenau

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  1. WHY GIVE TO SOROPTIMIST PROGRAMS? Susan “Sam” Collier Buchenau SIA Fundraising Council Chair 2013-14 Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  2. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? * * Why Are You a Soroptimist? Soroptimist International of the Americas 2013

  3. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? Soroptimist Programs What Do Soroptimists Do? • Women’s Opportunity Award • Violet Richardson Award • Soroptimist Club Grants for Women & Girls • Soroptimist Club Project Matching • Soroptimist Disaster Grants for Women & Girls • Stop Trafficking • Prevention of Domestic Violence Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  4. Where does the money come from? Individual contributions Laurel Society Laurel Legacy bequests Corporate sponsorships Founder’s Pennies Club Giving Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  5. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? “It’s what you DO that counts” Violet Richardson Ward Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  6. Soroptimist Programs Programs are what Soroptimists DO Programs are what make a Soroptimist……. a Soroptimist Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  7. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? Internationality….diversity….Fellowship…. Core Soroptimist values Once used to rebuild clubs, Now used to build our Soroptimist Programs Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  8. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? • EVERY eligible woman can apply for one of 20, $1,000 At-Large Women’s Opportunity Awards • EVERY Women’s Opportunity Award recipient has a chance to receive a life changing $10,000 award Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  9. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? • EVERY Region receives at least one $5,000 Women’s Opportunity Award • 27 out of 28 Regions also receive at least one $3,000 Women’s Opportunity Award Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  10. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? • Soroptimist is becoming a thought leader and attracting donors through STOP Trafficking • EVERY Club can apply for a grant to serve women and girls locally Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  11. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? • Soroptimist is becoming a thought leader and attracting donors through STOP Trafficking • EVERY Club can apply for a grant to serve women and girls locally Contributions make it possible for all Soroptimist International of the Americas 2013

  12. 100% of all clubs… Give at least 10% of funds raised locally! Keep up to 90% for local projects Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  13. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  14. IMAGINE………… • 5 - $10,000 Women’s Opportunity Awards? • 10 - $10,000 Women’s Opportunity Awards? • And…………. Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  15. Would Soroptimist still be one of the world’s best kept secrets? Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

  16. Why Give to Soroptimist Programs? Soroptimists help women and girls to live their dreams Soroptimist International of the Americas  2013

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