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INCREASING COLLECTIVE IMPACT: ENGAGING OTHERS

IN THE SOROPTIMIST MISSION

FUNDRAISINGSR. DIRECTOR FUNDRAISING NANCY

MONTVYDAS FUNDRAISING COUNCIL MEMBER SAM BUCHENAU

SIA PRESIDENT-ELECT RAQUEL ARREOLA RUIZ

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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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Federation Programs

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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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Women’s Opportunity Awards Outcomes

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2007-2008Women’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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Violet RichardsonAward Outcomes

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2010-2011 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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Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls Outcomes

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2010-2011Grants:

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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Annual Report 2011-2013

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Soroptimist is a membership organization that carries out its mission through programs delivered by a volunteer network.

Dues

Members

Contributions

Programs

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Program Cost vs Contributions Revenue

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150000075%

500000

25%

Cost of Programs$2,000,000

ContributionsShortfall

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Allocation of Expenses

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Programs42.9%

Administration 8.44%

Governance13.33%

Member Services29.02%

Fundraising 6.31%

2013 Expenses: $4,722,7022013 Program Expenses: $2,026,147

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Contributions and Fundraising Costs

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Contri-butions

81%

Fundrais-ing Ex-penses

19%Contributions: $1,600,000Fundraising Expenses: $300,000

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Program Cost vs Contributions Revenue

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150000075%

500000

25%

Cost of Programs$2,000,000

ContributionsShortfall

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Increased Collective Impact

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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

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Together we’ll work to:

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Where to Begin

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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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President’s Challenge

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100% of all clubs giving 10% of the funds they raise locally

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Reallocating Club Funds for President’s Challenge

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$4,750

$250

Funds available for local projectsClub Giving at 5%

$4,500

$250

$250 Funds avail-able for local projectsClub Giving at 5%Additonal 5% to meet the Presiden't Challenge

Club funds raised = $5,000

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President’s Challenge

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100% of all clubs giving 10% of the funds they raise locally

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Collective Impact:Governor’s RoleRegion Fundraising Chairs

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Governor’s Role

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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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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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Region Fundraising ChairResponsibilities

Help keep you informed of fundraising activities and progress toward meeting goals

Focus on raising funds to support our collective impact goal

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Region Fundraising ChairDuties

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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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Financial Transaction formCLUB/REGION CONTRIBUTIONSSIA: 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 formFundraising: 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.

Reporting Club Giving to Increase Collective Impact

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Fundraising ResourcesAvailable from Headquarters

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www.Soroptimist.org

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Governors Web Page

Visit Region Chair Central

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Fundraising Council & Staff

Sam Buchenau, Chair

Theresia Carrington

Sue Riney Akemi Shimada Suzanne Sullivan

Nancy Montvydas, CFRE, Senior Director of Development

Theresa Malandra, Fundraising Coordinator

Luz Aponte, Development Assistant

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Headquarters Development Department Staff

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“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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