THE SOROPTIMIST WAY

1. THE SOROPTIMIST WAY

2. 4 Pillars for supporting Shaping the Future of Soroptimist Membership Public Awareness Fundraising Programs The 4 categories for Celebrating Success

3. Shaping the Future is SIA’s Internal strategy for moving the organization forward with a new strategic direction. • It was based on what we learned from the Renaissance Campaign, and will focus on SIA building its collective impact. • Collective Impact demonstrates the change we are making together, in the lives of women and girls throughout our federation. Together, through increased Collective Impact we can improve our organization’s status and ensure we carry the Soroptimist legacy into the future.

4. Women’s Opportunity Award SIA’s Signature Program Rocky Mountain Region Promotes 100% Participation Applications due to clubs December 15, 2013 Jan Hall of SI Boise is the Rocky Mountain Region Chair

5. Women’ Opportunity Award Collective Impact for Soroptimist International of the Americas and Rocky Mountain Region SIA: 1,012 (76%) clubs participated 1,235 women were awarded Over $1.6 million distributed Doubled from 5 to 10 at-large $1,000 recipients 2013-2014 Club Year will increase to 20 at large $1000 recipients RMR: 100% Club Participation 49 Women Awarded $41,490 Distributed

6. In addition to the positive financial impact the award has had on women’s lives, region recipients who responded to SIA’s survey reported the following: • An increase in self-esteem and self-confidence (96 percent). • Earning an educational degree/certification (64 percent). • Securing higher-paying employment (69 percent). • An improved standard of living for themselves and their dependents (72 percent). • Serving as a role model for their dependents (93 percent).

7. Club Grants for Women and Girls Helps clubs financially to start or continue a project $150,000 available this year Awards up to $10,000 for Club Projects Addresses specific local needs Goes to clubs throughout the Federation Applications due to SIA March 13, 2014

8. Collective Impact of the 2012-2013 Club Grants 32 projects were selected for Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls from a total of 78 proposals requesting over $506,500 in funding. A task force of SIA Program Council members reviewed the proposals and recommended funding levels for those selected. The 32 projects selected were awarded a total of $155,000.

9. Soroptimist Project Matching Began in October 2010 SIA and SIE partner on this initiative Program intends to help couple projects in need of support with clubs which would like to offer support Currently, there are 30 projects requesting support totaling $335,846 Governor Jonnie’s Project is a part of it

10. 2011-2012 Project Matching Global Impact In October 2010 when the website was launched, there were only two projects. Currently, there are 30 projects requesting support totaling $335,846. In this reporting period: Eleven projects requesting $127,405 were posted on the web site. Projects have received nearly $39,250 in donations. (Since the beginning of the program, we have received nearly $58,500 in donations.) Ten clubs received funding from nine other clubs. (Since the launch, 17 clubs funded initiatives of 15 clubs.) The Rocky Mountain Region supports Preventive Program Against Cervical Cancer in Rural Regions of Armenia (SI/Yerevan, Armenia) by donating $1,100. SI/Yerevan is developing, for the first time in Armenia, a cervical cancer prevention program for socially vulnerable groups of women and girls. The Soroptimist Project Matching Annual Report September 2012 Soroptimist Project Matching Annual Report September 2012 club will identify a target group of socially vulnerable women and organize meetings with regional medical centers and gynecologists to discuss prevention, diagnostics and treatment of cervical cancer and HPV. The women will have the opportunity to have a free medical examination. Data collected during these examinations will be analyzed to further improve the prevention program and learn more about the prevalence of cervical cancer in Armenia.

11. Soroptimist Disaster Grants for Women and Girls In September 2010, Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) and Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) launched a joint project Together, SIA and SIE are increasing awareness about the ways in which women and girls suffer disproportionately from disasters— while working to help them rebuild their lives Donations are made by generous Soroptimist clubs and members The amount awarded can be between $1000 and $20,000 There is no time frame for applications, they are on a rolling basis

12. Global Impact of Disaster Grants • In 2011-2012 club year: • • $139,214 funds were donated to the SIA and SIE disaster funds. • • $50,000 was granted to the organization MADRE for disaster • relief in Haiti. • • A $7,940 emergency donation was provided to SI/Alliance de Tombouctou, Mali, to buy food for women living in refugee camps. • • Six grants were given to clubs/regions/unions totaling $81,225. • 84,115 Women, 4,326 Girls were helped. • Cost per changed life $2.09

13. Currently, Soroptimist International of the Americas partners with Soroptimist International of Europe on two programs—the Soroptimist Disaster Grants for Women and Girls and Soroptimist Project Matching. These partnerships were announced during the 2010 Biennial Convention in San Francisco. Administering these two programs jointly has allowed both federations to use our combined resources more effectively and efficiently.

14. Corporate Sponsors Pink Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Live Your Dream.org

15. SIA corporate sponsorships fall into two categories: One is where the partner pays a sponsorship fee in return for certain benefits for a certain period of time – Janney Montgomery Scott is in this category. Their fee is $10,000 annually for a non-exclusive sponsorship. Soroptimist members can take advantage of the services JMS has to offer if they so choose. The other is a media partnership – Little Pink Book is a media partner.  SIA receives advertising in exchange for certain benefits to LPB that includes their logo and link on our website. The goal of the partnership is to introduce Soroptimist to Little Pink Book readers and vice versa.

16. Janney Montgomery Scott, LCC Soroptimist is pleased to announce Janney Montgomery Scott as an official sponsor. This sponsorship demonstrates Janney’s investment in women who have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls. This generous sponsorship supports women and girls, which in turn impacts families, communities, and ultimately the world we live in. Founded in 1832, Janney is an integral part of the United States’ financial history, holding the second oldest continuously operated membership in the New York Stock Exchange. The firm ranks as a major, full service securities broker/dealer, providing individual, corporate and institutional investors with comprehensive financial services and investment banking expertise. Little Pink BookSIA is proud to partner with PINK who’s called "the No. 1 online resource for America's working women." PINK and the daily e-Note Little PINK Book (for LPB think Daily Candy for professional women) provides career and life-enhancing tools, tactics and strategies to help women find greater success at work and more joy in life. PINK would like to offer you a customized Little PINK Book to suit your lifestyle — you can receive as many or as few e-Notes as you like!  You can sign up on the SIA website.  

17. New Girl Focused Project New Global Program Girl Focused Kick-off in Fall 2014

18. Why a New Girl Program? • After reviewing the research and the program development concepts, the board selected career guidance for girls as the issue to be addressed. • Career guidance was chosen through surveys conducted. SIA found girls face myriad barriers to living their dreams. They found that girls and experts overwhelmingly felt what girls need is access to mentors and trusted adults who can share knowledge and information about how they can pursue their dreams. • Clubs will be encouraged to begin participation during the 2014-2015 club year. • . • The 2013-2014 club year will be spent conducting additional research, further developing the program concept, producing and designing materials, developing an evaluation plan. • SIA Board Directors has identified education as the organization’s core value or way by which women and girls shall take control of their lives and live their dreams

19. Other Programs supported by Soroptimist International of the Americas Soroptimist STOP Trafficking Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women

20. President’s December 10th Appeal A project designated by the SI President Takes place on Human Rights Day and requests that Soroptimists worldwide give up something of importance on this day and donate to the project.

21. Birthing in the Pacific Funding Report Although not over yet, the fundraising period for the 2011‐2012 and 2012‐2013 December 10th Appeal, Birthing in the Pacific, will soon come to an end. Birthing in the Pacific has claimed many successes and SI South West Pacific will continue to administer the program until the funds are spent. A total of $470,000 has been collected to date.

22. SI President Ann Garvie’s 2013-2014 December 10th Appeal SI President Ann Garvie has provided flexibility for the federations to support the theme, “Educate to Lead”. In SIA , the funds designated for December 10th appeal will support club projects focused on education and leadership through the Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls.

23. Violet Richardson Award Susan Bulgrin of SI Laramie is Rocky Mountain Region Chair Honors young girls for their volunteerism Named for the founder of Soroptimist Applications due to clubs December 1, 2013 Club winners due to District Representative January 15, 2014 22 Rocky Mountain Regions Participated in 2012-2013

24. 2011-2012 Violet Richardson SIA Collective Impact During the 2011-2012 club year, 54 percent of clubs participated, recognizing 818 girls. Across the federation, Soroptimist awarded $280,950 to girls and $152,172 to their volunteer organizations. To measure the program’s impact, SIA sends surveys to recipients three years after they receive the award. In 2011-2012, survey results showed: • 100 percent of respondents are still volunteering • • 50 percent of respondents reported their volunteer work is focused on women and girls. • • 100 percent of respondents reported the award increased their self-confidence

25. Celebrating Success! What is due to SIA by January 16th, 2014 Categories encompass the four areas of Shaping the Future: Membership, Public Awareness, Fundraising, Programs How SIA can measure Collective Impact on club projects 13 Rocky Mountain Region Clubs submitted at least one entry last year

26. Club Giving Donations goes to global programs that educate women and girls $10,400 given by Rocky Mountain Region Clubs Helps increase collective impact through club projects Choose Soroptimist as your charity of choice 15 Rocky Mountain Region clubs gave at the 10% level Clubs are encouraged to give 10% of their locally raised funds

27. Club Giving for 2012-2013 at the Federation Level In 2012-2013, 77% (1029) of all clubs contributed to Club Giving from each of our 28 regions. Total raised $586,305 11% increase from 2011-2012 Of all clubs giving, 48% of clubs (495) reported giving at least 10% of their local funds raised Of all the money raised, $.81 of every dollar goes to Federation programs that improve the lives of women and girls across the world

28. “Best for Women” Official Publication for Soroptimist International of the Americas Primary Communication vehicle for SIA Articles about Women’s Issues Available now only on-line

29. Live Your Dream--LYD Extends Soroptimist International of the Americas’ reach and mission Grows Soroptimist International of the Americas’ Donor Pool Increases revenue through Corporate sponsors Grows Soroptimist International’s recognition as a global women’s organization

30. An online community empowering offline action, helping women and girls to live their dreams. I will make my dreams a reality: I will take the time to reflect on what is important to me and discover my dreams. I will not be afraid to take chances to achieve my own personal success. I will remember to nurture my own mind, body and soul to live a balanced and fulfilled life. I will believe that no dream is too far out of reach and with patience, focus and energy... I will live MY dream!

31. Rocky Mountain Region Member’s Profile Found on member’s only section of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ website Most current contact information for each member Vehicle for SI, SIA and Rocky Mountain Region to have access to members’ emails It is the members’ responsibility to keep it updated

32. SIA Club Emails How SIA communicates directly with clubs Updates to Program, Membership, Public Awareness and Fundraising Mail ballots and surveys are sent through this method Helps reduce the usage of paper

33. Laurel Legacy Members name Soroptimist International of the Americas’ as a beneficiary in their will 7 Rocky Mountain Region members participate The money received funds SIA programs for women and girls

34. Soroptiblast Email blasts from the Rocky Mountain Region Board and Clubs Posted to the Region’s website

35. Laurel Society $1000 contribution gains a member a place in a prestigious program and their first pin Can contribute through monthly giving Contributions go to Women’s Opportunity Award and other Soroptimist programs 94 Rocky Mountain Region members participate

36. Founders Pennies Monies go to fund SIA programs for women and girls 6 cents per year since Soroptimist started October 3, 1921 23 clubs gave from Rocky Mountain Region in 2012-2013 totaling $3197.90

37. Founders Pennies are used to fund the Women’s Opportunity Awards and other critical SIA programs that improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Founders Pennies represent approximately 10% of the funds needed for our programs. Founder’s Pennies are set at $.06 per member for each year that SIA has been in existence.

38. Be part of the change: Educate to Lead! SI knows how important it is for women and girls to be afforded the opportunity to lead and participate in decision making at local, national, and international levels. We also know that in order to get to that place, we need to educate, empower, and enable. We educate women and girls by increasing their access to the skills necessary to take on whatever challenge they desire. We empower women and girls with confidence and choice, giving them the tools necessary to achieve their fullest potential. We work within the wider community to enable opportunities for women and girls to use their skills and confidence as leaders and role models.