Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

Collective Impact brings people together, in a

structured way, to achieve social change. It takes us from common

goals to uncommon results.

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

1,277 women served (+3%)

$1.74 million in award funds (+7%)

400+ women received additional support valued at $70,915

100% of region recipients reported an increase in self-esteem

85% of region recipients increased standard of living

2013-14 Live Your Dream Award recipient Shirlee Draper and her children

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

#1 : WHY SHOULD WE GIVE MONEY TO SIA? WE ALREADY PAY DUES…

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

#2 : CONCERN ABOUT THE NUMBER OF STAFF AT HEADQUARTERS.

27 Full-time Staff—each serving the needs of 1,000+ members.

Staff responsible for executing the Board’s direction to Shape Our Future.

With fewer staff, we could not make the same level of impact for women and girls.

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

#3: WE WANT OUR FUNDS TO STAY IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

90%

10%

Funds Raised Locally

Local ProjectsGlobal Projects through Club Giving

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas

Do we want our name and brand recognition to grow?

Do we want to increase our membership?

Do we want to increase our current programs impact in the lives of women and girls?

Fundraising Town Hall Call Your Questions Answered 2015© Soroptimist International of the Americas