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Friday, August June 3, 2018 Thought for the Day Given by Sandra Kieswetter De Halkema, Governor of Mexico/Centroamerica Region Good morning, I like to start this day by being GRATEFUL for all the things we have. A Time To Believe by B.J. Morbitzer. To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning. Is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true. To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds, To know the wonder of a stardust sky and the wisdom of the man in the moon. To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart, The innocence of a child's eyes and the beauty of an aging hand, for it is through their teachings we learn to love. To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us When it's time to pick up the pieces and begin again. To believe is to know we are not alone, That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it. To believe is to know that wonderful surprises are just waiting to happen, And all our hopes and dreams are within reach. If only we believe. Believe: Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through education. Thank you!

S O R O P T I M I S T I N T E R N A T I O N A L O F T H E A M E R I C A S

FY18/19 Strategic Plan Soroptimist is a global volunteer women’s organization.

VISION Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

MISSION Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

CORE VALUES Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

GENDER EQUALITY: Women and girls live free from discrimination.

EMPOWERMENT: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.

EDUCATION: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.

DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the lives of women and girls.

BIG GOAL (10-15 years) Increase Collective Impact

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES (3-5 years)

IMPACT Together, we will provide a sustainable impact on the lives of women and girls who face obstacles such as poverty, violence and teen pregnancy.

ENGAGEMENT Members and supporters will find value through engagement with our mission.

RECOGNITION We will be recognized for the impact of our Dream Programs.

PHILANTHROPY Donors will fully fund our Dream Programs.

FUTURE We will enter our second century able to serve more women and girls through our Dream Programs.

Improving the lives of women and girls

through programs leading to social

and economic empowerment.

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SIA Region Governor Position Description

A. Area of Responsibility

The Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) region governor is the chief administrative officer of

SIA’s region. The region governor serves as the team leader to ensure the region strengthens and supports

clubs as they carry out the strategic direction of our federation. The region governor’s responsibilities are

designed so that faithful performance of duties enables clubs within the region to be financially sound,

ensure a leadership succession, grow membership and support funding and delivery of SIA’s global Dream

Programs, while also ensuring the same for their region.

B. Objectives

Increase SIA clubs’ understanding of our federation’s vision, mission, core values and strategic direction.

Increase clubs’ participation in our global Soroptimist Dream Programs - Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women and Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.

Increase clubs’ membership recruitment and retention efforts to meet the annual goal given to the region.

Increase public awareness of Soroptimist ‘s social change efforts to economically empower more women and girls who face obstacles such as poverty, violence and teen pregnancy through our Dream Programs in the clubs’ local communities.

Increase contributions from clubs and individual members within the region to financially support our global Soroptimist Dream Programs.

C. Specific Duties

Specific duties are based on our procedures for Soroptimist International of the Americas and the strategies

outlined in our federation’s strategic plan. In general, in addition to the duties that may be outlined in our

region-related bylaws, policies and procedures, SIA region governors are expected to:

Operations

Communicate the importance of maintaining civil, vibrant, and dynamic clubs that provide service relevant to our federation’s strategic direction.

Support the partnership between clubs, districts, regions and headquarters for increased collective




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impact.

Provide support to clubs in carrying out our strategic direction.

Ensure the region meets the Healthy Region Guidelines.

Host at least one region conference annually and provide call to conference to SIA Headquarters and official visitor at the same time as provided to clubs.

Attend Governors Round Table; once as SIA governor-elect and twice as SIA governor.

Submit entries for the region recognition program - Shaping the Future Award.

Submit entries for the club recognition program Soroptimist Celebrating Success Awards.

Participate in web-based and/or audio informational and training sessions hosted by SIA Headquarters.

Adhere to “Fundraising by Regions” as described in the federation procedures.

Secure appropriate insurance coverage for the region to mitigate risk as described in federation procedures.

Provide training to clubs and members in administrative, programs, fundraising, public awareness, and membership activities.

Identify and develop new region and club leaders.

Appoint and direct region chairs to meet their responsibilities as outlined in each of their position descriptions.

Guide and mentor the region governor-elect to ensure a smooth transition.

Membership

Promote recruitment and retention of members.

Direct the chartering efforts of new clubs in the region.

In conjunction with the region membership chair, supervise the disbanding of any club, as outlined in the federation procedures of disbanding.

Ensure clubs with fewer than the recommended 12 or more members receive counsel and assistance with recruitment and member engagement efforts.

Programs

Promote participation and provide support to clubs in carrying out the Soroptimist Dream Programs.

Encourage the clubs in the region to annually provide Live Your Dream Awards and provide additional support to their recipients.

Encourage clubs to participate in Dream It, Be It and/or support other clubs that are participating.

Encourage clubs to participate in the Working as One exercise, use the Decision Tree tool to analyze their work and create an action plan to align their work with SIA’s strategic direction.

Public Relations

Become familiar with and regularly encourage clubs to use the public relations and branding resources available on the SIA website.

Educate clubs on the benefits of collective branding efforts.

Remind clubs and region leadership to use the S logo on all Soroptimist materials and in communication channels.



Disseminate information, news and resources to clubs as provided by SIA Headquarters.

Fundraising

Promote a culture of philanthropy among clubs and individual members to give for the benefit it will provide women and girls who face obstacles, though our Dream Programs.

Encourage contributions to our organization to exponentially serve more women and girls.

D. Eligibility Requirements and Qualifications

In addition to what is stated in the SIA region-related bylaws, policies and procedures, the following are

eligibility requirements for the position:

Be a member in good standing in their club.

Cannot hold any other elected offices at any level of the organization, including appointments to the Fund Development Council or Soroptimist International.

Have an active email account which is regularly checked and reported to SIA.

Be able to participate in web-based and/or audio informational and training sessions and annual face to face meetings with federation leadership and SIA Headquarters.

Qualifications:

Because a governor holds the key leadership position within the region and serves as the main link between

the federation board, SIA Headquarters and clubs, she should :

Be dedicated to our mission.

Understand our strategic plan and how the region and clubs in the region will advance it.

Have the ability to be an articulate spokesperson for Soroptimist.

Possess leadership skills such as critical thinking, flexibility, delegating, and problem solving.

E. Planning and Finance Reporting Requirements

Governors are responsible for submitting their region’s strategic plans to guide their efforts and further our

strategic direction. These plans are to include tactics/activities to achieve the federation directed region

goals, objectives and strategies. Region leaders, including the governor, the region board of directors, and

region chairs, should develop the tactics/activities to support the achievement of the strategies, objectives

and goals. The SIA region governor shall submit their region’s strategic plan to SIA Headquarters by the

deadline requested.

All regions are required to provide SIA Headquarters with their year-end financial statements 60 days

following their year-end. These financial statements will include a balance sheet showing assets, liabilities

and net worth and a detailed income statement reflecting the activities of the current year. Their current

year’s budget with all activities including region conference must also be submitted with the financial

statements.

All regions based in the US, its territories and Canada are required to provide SIA Headquarters CO&FO with a copy of any future contracts with a value of $10,000 or more at the time of execution.



F. Region Conferences

Region conferences, which typically take place annually in March, April, and May, are a time for members

to gather for friendship, fellowship, and learning. They are also an opportunity for “Official Visits” to each

region from members of the federation board, and other SIA leaders or staff. Refer to the Official Visits

Guide for further information about these visits. The Guide can be found in the Governors section of the

website. SIA Governors should connect with their Official Visitor no later than January 1 to discuss travel

logistics and any other important conference information. In addition to providing a hospitable visit, as

indicated in the Official Visits Guide, the Governor ensures time on the conference agenda for the Official

Visitor’s speech as well as a minimum of 90 minutes during the region board meeting to hold the Healthy

Region Conversation.

Beginning with the 2019 Region Conferences, Governors will also allot time on their conference agendas for

four presentations developed by SIA Staff in the areas of program, membership, fundraising, and public

awareness. Region chairs are expected to deliver this content.

G. Monitoring and Other Reporting

Region performs a self-evaluation against the Guidelines for a Healthy Region for all criteria points where SIA Headquarters does not collect data.

Discussion of the region brief provided by SIA Headquarters.. The official visitor will note areas where the SIA region is excelling and areas that are of concern. In the second year of the biennium, the review must take place between the official visitor, the current region board and the incoming region board of directors. A confidentially form will be necessary if the incoming board has not been elected.

The official visitor reports to the federation board with recommendations for any next steps.

The region governor shall receive a letter from the federation board indicating follow-up and expectations for the up-coming year.

The region leadership should address the federation board’s expectation in their strategic plan tactics/activities.

SIA Club Roadmap

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SIA’s clubs are committed to providing an engaging and meaningful, mission-based experience. But, of course,

our members are busy women. And serving women and girls who face obstacles such as poverty, violence and

teen pregnancy—locally and throughout the world—can be a tall order.

To make it easier to accomplish our organization’s goals we have developed this simple club road map for your

use. In order to provide a positive club experience while helping to build our collective impact and recognition,

clubs are asked to do these five things:

For Success in 2018-2019

That’s it! If your club does these five simple things, we guarantee you will be providing a superior

member experience, fulfilling our mission, and strengthening Soroptimist’s global brand.

For more ideas on how to accomplish the five strategies on this roadmap, please consult the following resources:

• Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/program-resources/index.html

• Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/for-clubs/index.html

• Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/federation-information/recognition-and-branding-tools.html

• Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/donate/index.html

• Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/federation-information/sias-big-goal.html

Programs Increase the number of women and girls your club serves by providing additional Live Your

Dream Awards and holding Dream It, Be It programs.

MembershipGrow and retain members by creating an enjoyable and civil member experience.

Public AwarenessGain greater recognition by promoting your club’s impact through our Dream Programs.

FundraisingIncrease funds raised to support our brand unifying Dream Programs.

FutureMobilize support of our 2021-2031 Big Goal: Invest in the dreams of half a million women

and girls through access to education.

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SIA Club Roadmap

Certificate of Appreciation

The Certificate of Appreciation honors clubs that have met the requirements listed below during the club year.

Clubs do not need to apply for the award. Any club that meets these requirements will automatically receive

the certificate:

Programs

Participate in our Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women program.

Participate in our Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls program.

Membership

Overall net change in membership of -1% or better.

Add new members representing 13% or more of starting total membership.

Terminated members represent 14% or fewer of starting total membership.

Fundraising

Contribute at least 10 percent of funds raised locally to Club Giving in support of our federation

programs.

Donate Founders Pennies for every member in support of our federation programs.

Every club that accomplishes even one of these activities will receive a certificate, with each activity achieved

designated on the certificate. Special thanks to those clubs that accomplish everything listed on the Certificate

of Appreciation.

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2018 – 2020 Biennium Strategic Plan

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2018 – 2020 Biennium X Region Strategic Plan Soroptimist is a global volunteer women’s organization.

VISION Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

MISSION Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic

empowerment.

CORE VALUES Soroptimist International of the Americas is committed to:

GENDER EQUALITY: Women and girls live free from discrimination.

EMPOWERMENT: Women and girls are free to act in their own best interest.

EDUCATION: Women and girls deserve to lead full and productive lives through access to education.

DIVERSITY & FELLOWSHIP: Women from varied backgrounds and perspectives work together to improve the

lives of women and girls.

IMPACT Together, we will provide a sustainable impact on the lives of women and girls who face obstacles such as

poverty, violence and teen pregnancy.

Objective 1: X Region will increase the impact of the Live Your Dream Awards.

Strategies:

Encourage and support clubs to:

Give more awards to more women through our Live Your Dream Awards.

Support the focus on our target population of women.

Include on-line applications in club judging.

Provide additional resources to Live Your Dream Award recipients.

Tactics:




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Objective 2: X Region will increase the impact of Dream It, Be It.

Strategies:


Empower more girls through Dream It Be It.

Support the focus on our target population of girls.

Comply with SIA’s Procedures for Working with Youth.

Report impact of club projects through the online database.

Tactics:

Objective 3: X Region will increase engagement in our Live Your Dream Awards.

Strategies:


Participate in the Live Your Dream Awards.

Cultivate partnerships locally to deliver Live Your Dream Awards.

Tactics:

Objective 4: X Region will increase engagement in Dream It, Be It.

Strategies:

Participate in Dream It, Be It.

Cultivate partnerships locally to deliver Dream It, Be It.

Tactics:



ENGAGEMENT Members will find value through engagement with our mission.

Objective 1: X Region will increase new clubs.

Strategies:

Charter new clubs.

Mentor/develop new clubs.

Tactics:

Objective 2: X Region will increase members in clubs.

Strategies:


Recruit new members.

Retain existing members.

Tactics:

Objective 3: X Region will increase the quality of engagement within our organization.

Strategies:


Create an enjoyable and civil (courteous and polite) member experience.

Deliver communicated value to members.

Onboard new members.



Leverage LiveYourDream.org as an engagement strategy for past and potential club members (North

American clubs).

Tactics:

Objective 4: X Region will enhance our effectiveness for collective, sustainable impact.

Strategies:

Advocate for SIA’s strategic priorities.

Support and encourage clubs to align the member experience with SIA’s brand promise.

Celebrate club, region and organizational success and progress.

Tactics:

Objective 5: X Region will increase the capacity of members to be effective leaders within our organization.

Strategies:


Identify future leaders.

Develop future leaders.

Tactics:

RECOGNITION We are recognized for our efforts to improve the lives of women and girls who face obstacles such as poverty,

violence and teen pregnancy through our Dream Programs.



Objective 1: X Region will increase awareness of our Soroptimist brand.

Strategies:

Promote region Live Your Dream Award recipients as appropriate.

Develop a web/social media strategy.

Tactics:

Objective 2: X Region will help clubs increase awareness of Soroptimists in local communities

Strategies:


Embrace SIA’s branding and recognition strategies.

Implement SIA’s branding and recognition strategies.

Promote the impact of their local Dream Programs.

Tactics:

PHILANTHROPY Donors will fully fund our Dream Programs.

Objective 1: Increase financial support of Soroptimist’s brand-unifying Dream Programs.

Strategies:

Encourage and support clubs and members to:

Contribute at least 10% of locally raised funds to Club Giving

Make SIA a recipient of their philanthropic intent

Contribute Founders Pennies

Tactics:



FUTURE We will enter our second century able to serve more women and girls who face obstacles such as poverty,

violence and teen pregnancy through our Dream Programs.

Objective 1: X region will improve the cultural readiness to shift region and clubs’ program focus. Strategies:

Ensure the region is prepared to support SIA’s next Big Goal: Invest in the Dreams of half a million women and girls through access to education.

Mobilize support for our strategic direction.

Align club work to focus on the Dream Programs.

Tactics:




Frequently Asked Questions about Our Dream Programs Strategy

Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) has a long and proud history of improving the lives of women and girls. Our common mission of improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment is the number one reason why women join our organization.

Throughout our nearly 100 years, clubs, regions and federation have developed and executed myriad projects to achieve this mission. But, as we prepare for our second century, we need to take stock of the changing environment, the needs of women and girls and the need to ensure Soroptimist will survive and thrive for another 100 years. For several years, our SIA board of directors has been preparing for our future – studying the landscape, listening to members, plotting our course, developing new strategy. They envision a future where:

We meet the needs of more women and girls through our Dream Programs

We are well known for the impact we have on women and girls

We attract financial support for our programs

We engage more people in our mission through our clubs and LiveYourDream.org

The board identified the strategy of increasing our collective impact as our first step. This strategy has begun to produce results: an increase in our Dream programs impact; 80,000 supporters engaged in LiveYourDream.org; more and diverse funders; and a slowdown in our membership decline. In order to continue these improvements, we need to continue the strategic direction identified by our board of directors.

We have developed this FAQ to answer questions that have arisen about our strategy of focusing on building the collective impact of our Dream Programs.

We have identified education as the key tool to improve the lives of women and girls. But the word education is defined in multiple ways. What does SIA mean by the word education? SIA defines education by providing access to formal schooling, knowledge, information and resources to the women and girls we reach. For the Live Your Dream Awards, access to formal education through schooling or training is provided. For Dream It, Be It, education is provided through the Dream It, Be It curriculum in conferences or small group mentoring.

Global agencies, both governmental and non-governmental alike, agree that a quality education, more than any other intervention, holds the greatest potential to transform the lives of women and girls. Education is the tool that can address all of the issues important to us, including domestic violence, trafficking, teen dating violence, homelessness, teen pregnancy and sexual assault. Education serves as a catalyst lifting women and girls out of

Improving the lives of women and girls through

programs leading to social and economic

empowerment.

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poverty, decreasing mortality rates, increasing overall health, decreasing incidences of violence, and increasing the chances that their own children earn an education….breaking the downward cycle for their family.

Our mission states “women and girls,” but are there particular women and girls our Dream Programs are trying to reach? Women, simply because they are born female, face myriad obstacles to their success. Both men and women and girls and boys live in poverty, face discrimination and have to overcome obstacles. But, throughout history, in every country in the world, women and girls face additional obstacles and discrimination because of their gender. However, some women and girls have even less chance at living their dreams than others. These are women and girls who are disadvantaged, marginalized and underserved. They were, for example, born into poverty. Trafficked into prostitution. Mistreated as children. Addicted to drugs and alcohol. Abused by an intimate partner. Live Your Dream Awards – For this award, we seek applicants who have overcome obstacles and are trying to get their lives back on track, build a better life for themselves and their families and lift themselves and their families out of poverty through education and skills training. They have overcome violence, addiction, health issues, the death of a spouse or parent, or mental health. And, they are women with dependents. Around the world, households headed by women have the highest poverty rates. Helping these women improve their education offers them the best chance of improving their lives and the lives of their children – ensuring more positive outcomes for generations to come. Specifically, these women:

Have had their dreams derailed

Are getting their lives back on track

Are the heads of their household

Care for their dependents

Want to increase their standard of living

Lack the financial resources to access quality education Dream It, Be It – For this program, we seek to reach girls who do not have access to the resources or information to live their dreams. We focus on girls in secondary school who, in most cases, are between the ages of 14 and 18. Girls of other ages might benefit from the program but we identified this need for these girls in the yearlong research done to create the program. Although all girls face barrier because of their gender, we are trying to reach girls that have additional obstacles including poverty, unstable home lives, living in foster care, or are teen mothers. Helping these girls identify their career goals and path to success will help them to overcome the barriers and obstacles they face in their future. Specifically, these girls:

Face obstacles to their success

Are at risk for having their dreams derailed

Lack access to professional role models

Do not have access to career education

Do not know what steps to take to accomplish their goals

How does the Big Goal fit into this strategy? Our efforts to define our next big goal are building on the efforts of our current strategy and big goal of increasing our collective impact. We have already heard from clubs that they want to continue to invest in the dreams of women and girls through access to education. We are now in the process of gathering input from

FAQ about Our Dream Programs Strategy

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clubs on how many women and girls we can reach and what we will have to do as an organization to reach our big goal.

Why is it important that we focus on impact through our Dream Programs? To secure our future – and the impact we have on women and girls – we need to be better known for our work. This increased recognition will bring us more members, supporters and funders. And this will allow us to reach more women and girls. To do this, we must be clear about our impact so others can understand how we are improving the lives of women and girls. Traditionally, clubs and regions have identified projects to help women and girls in their local communities. But with myriad projects – few with measured or reported impact – we cannot define or publicize our work. Our evidence-based Dream Programs help specific populations of women and girls and have measurable impact. For us to have a collective impact and for others to understand how our global efforts improve the lives of women and girls, we need to be working toward the same goals and investing our resources in the same impact to strengthen our story of greater impact. In order for this strategy to continue to be successful, we must continue to change the way we think and the way that we approach our work. We need to align our resources at every level – club, region and federation – to focus on the Dream Programs. We know our Dream Programs:

Are evidence-based

Create a measurable impact on women and girls

Address a need in all of our communities

Support the work that matters to us including ending violence against women and girls and lifting them out of poverty

Define our impact to a larger audience

Appeal to potential members and supporters

Attract funders Working together, following the same strategy, reaching for the same goals, focusing on our common mission and programs, we can do everything that is important to us including securing the future of Soroptimist for generations to come.

Are your club and region programs aligned to support the Soroptimist Dream Programs to strengthen our

story of greater impact?

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SIA RECOGNITION & BRANDING RESOURCE LIST

Resources to help clubs increase brand recognition. Translated resources are accessible via Federation Information > Translated Resources OR via links at top of each

landing page.

Resources Location(s) in “For Clubs & Members” Section of Soroptimist.org Currently Translated

Branding & Style Guide Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools No

Trademarked Logos and Information

SIA logo Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools No

Live Your Dream Award logo Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools Yes

Dream It, Be It logo Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools Yes




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LiveYourDream.org logo Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools No

Policy for Use of Registered Trademarks Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools Yes

Logo Policy FAQ Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools Yes

Customizable Templates

Live Your Dream Awards Publicity Kit Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools

Program Resources Live Your Dream Awards Club Resources

Yes

Dream It, Be It Publicity Kit Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools

Program Resources Dream It, Be It Club Resources

Yes

Announcement of New Club Sample News Release Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools

For Clubs > Chartering New Clubs

No

Website Templates Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools Yes

News release, media advisory, fact sheet and media consent

form templates

Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools No

Club stationery, letterhead, envelope and business card

templates

Federation Information > Recognition & Branding Tools No

SIA Recognition & Branding Resources


Videos – SIA produces a variety of inspirational videos to promote organization and Dream Programs

Organizational Video – Soroptimist: Empowering Women &

Girls to Live Their Dreams

SIA YouTube Channel and various sections throughout website Yes (subtitles)

Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women

video

SIA YouTube Channel and various sections throughout website Yes (versions in English, Spanish,

Japanese)

Dream It, Be It video SIA YouTube Channel and various sections throughout website No

Staff Contacts – we are here to help you!

Kamali Brooks, Associate Director of Communications [email protected]

Laurie Sutton, Communications Manager – contact for help

with logos, printing needs, layout/design issues and Best for

Women submissions

[email protected]

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Improve our club experience to support recruitment and retention

Collaborate with other clubs or community organizations to increase the impact of our Dream Programs

Stop being tied to long-standing activities and projects that do not directly support SIA’s goal of increased collective impact

Stop spreading our resources across several projects

Educate our members about the global impact of our Dream Programs

Stop being resistant to changing our organization’s focus

Stop being exclusive about who we invite to become members

Stop responding to every request for financial support we receive from the community

Focus on increasing the impact of our existing Dream Programs

Stop financially supporting other organization’s projects

The success of our current big goal is setting the stage for our next 10-year big goal. Clubs selected this 2021-2031 big goal

and told us they could reach 500,000 women and girls by focusing their efforts on our brand-unifying Dream Programs.

In 2012-2013, SIA adopted a big goal of increased collective impact to empower more women and girls, and to be better known for

our work. To achieve this big goal, we identified the need to work differently, moving from a club orientation where clubs undertook

individualized action in their own communities to one where we work as one to build the collective impact of our organization

through our Dream Programs.

Slowed our membership

decline from a 3% loss rate

to a 1% loss rate

By working as one we have:

Increased the number of

women empowered through

the Live Your Dream Awards

by 20%

Increased the amount of

funding given to women

by 29%

Launched Dream It,

Be It, which has

empowered 20,000 girls

in just two years

Received the highest

Summit Award from the

American Society of

Association Executives for

Dream It, Be It

Signed our first retail corporate

partner, Torrid, attracted

through LiveYourDream.org

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2021-2031 BIG GOAL: Invest in the Dreams of Half a Million Women and Girls through Access to Education

2012-2021 BIG GOAL: Increase Collective Impact

)Increased our funds

raised by 31%Attracted about

100,000 supporters to

LiveYourDream.org

After just five years, all indications are that our change strategy is working!

Clubs identified these top 10 actions to achieve our next big goal:

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For the next three and a half years, we will continue to build on the successes of our first big goal of increased collective impact.

This will include:

Celebrate! We all have work to do while we continue to grow our

increased collective impact and prepare to undertake our next

big goal. But first, take some time at your next club meeting to

celebrate the outstanding achievements we’ve had by working

as one! Celebrate, take pictures and share them on our Facebook

page <https://www.facebook.com/Soroptimist-International-of-the-

Americas-69575569890/> with the hashtag #SIABigGoal. GA

YOUR NEXT STEPS

OUR NEXT STEPS

Continuing to engage our members to finalize our plans

Building our organizational capacity to reach more women

and girls

Providing tools and resources to clubs and regions to support the change in the way we

work

Increasing corporate and foundation philanthropy

to support our Dream Programs

Communicating the change in the way we

work to community stakeholders

Providing leadership development to ensure our

readiness to achieve our next Big Goal

Defining our measures of success

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For more information about SIA’s Big Goal, visit <http://bit.ly/big-goal>.

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Soroptimist.org/For-Clubs-and-Members/index.htmlA cheat sheet to help you find the resources and information you need for a successful club and member experience!

FEDERATION INFO PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR CLUBS FOR MEMBERS WHAT’S NEW DONATE/FUNDRAISE

Recognition &

Branding Tools

• Style and Branding Guide

• SIA Logos

• Media, Stationery and Web Templates

Key Messaging

• FY2018-2019 Key Messages

Nominations & Elections

• Ballot information, nominiations, elections results

For Region Leaders

• Region governor and chair position descriptions

and applications

Additional Information

• General Membership Information (FAQ, Monthly

Membership Stats), Governance (Bylaws, SIA

Procedures, Be It Resolved), Licensing Docu-

ments (SIA Policy for Registered Marks, Licens-

ing FAQ, Application and Fee Form

Soroptimist International

• SI President’s Appeal, Friendship Link Resources

Access Club/Member/

Leadership Directories

• Link to login

SIA’s Strategic Plan

• Full and abbreviated versions in all languages

SIA’s Big Goal

• Club Exercise Results, Update

Leadership Development

• General Leadership Topics, Conflict Resolution,

Meetings, Healthy Club Resources

Live Your Dream Awards

Club Resources

• Introduction and impact

Information

• Materials and Tips for

Recruiting Applicants

• Tools for Selecting Recipients

• Tips for Honoring Recipients

• Materials Needed for Re-

porting

• Raising Awareness (publicity

tools and more)

Dream It, Be It Club

Resources

• Program Curriculum

• Planning Tools

• Procedures for Working With

Youth

Soroptimist Club Grants for

Women and Girls

• Application Tips

• Impact Reports

LiveYourDream.org Member

Resources

• LiveYourDream.org Goals,

Member Resource Guide

Recruitment Tools

• The Diamond Campaign

• Recruitment Tips

• Inducting New Members

• Other Recruitment Tools

Retaining Members

• Retention Tools

• Club Assement Tools

Soroptimists Celebrating

Success Awards

• Entry form, Recipients

Club Administration

• General Information includ-

ing Club Roadmap, Club

Calendar, Finance Informa-

tion, Insurance Information,

Club Merger Resources, and

more

Pay Dues/Manage Club

Roster

• Link to pay online, Forms

5008, 5010, 200, Dues/Fee

Amounts

Club Member Forms

• All the forms you need in

one place!

Welcome New Clubs

Chartering New Clubs

• New Club Building

Resources

Access/Update Your

Member Profile

Membership Benefits

• Individual member

benefits

Best for Women

Newsletter

• Download current

and past issues

• Subscribe

• Send letter to the

editor

Important updates, headquarters highlights, news from your federation president and more.

Individual Gifts

• Laurel Society

• Monthly Giving

Enrollment forms, links to

give online, giving levels

Club Gifts

• Club Giving

• Founders Pennies

Planned Giving

• Laurel Legacy informa-

tion and enrollment form

Other Ways to Give

• Memorial and Tribute

Gifts

• Employer Matching Gifts

• GoodSearch

• AmazonSmile

How Contributions Are

Used

• Audited Financial

Statements

• Form 990

• Guidestar Information

• SIA Annual Report

• SIA Tax Disclosure

Donor Thank You

• Donor Honor Roll

• Lists of Donors

SHOP the new Soroptimist Store at: Soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/shop/index.html

TRANSLATED RESOURCES are now accessible by language from all main pages in the For Clubs & Members section!

Need help finding something?We’re here if you need us! Call 215.892.9000 or email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help you. ®

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Key Resources for Region Leadership

The following webpages have been developed specifically for the use of SIA’s region governors and region chairs. The only way to access these pages is by

entering the hyperlinks listed below in your web browser. Please visit these pages and bookmark them on your personal computer for easy access throughout

this biennium!

• Governors Webpage: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-governor-resources/index.html

• Region Chairs Landing Page: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/index.html

• Program: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/program-chairs.html

• DIBI: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/dream-it-be-it-chairs.html

• LYDA: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/live-your-dream-award-chairs.html

• Membership: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/membership-chairs.html

• Public Awareness: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/public-awareness-

chairs.html

• Fundraising: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/fundraising-chairs.html




https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-governor-resources/index.html



https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/index.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/program-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/dream-it-be-it-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/live-your-dream-award-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/membership-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/public-awareness-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/public-awareness-chairs.html

https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-chair-resources/fundraising-chairs.html

StrategicChallengeMap

Mission:

Vision

StrategicOutcomes

Objectives:

Strategies:

WomenandGirlshavetheresourcesandopportunitiestoreachtheirfullpotentialandlivetheirdreams

Soroptimistimprovesthelivesofwomenandgirlsthroughprogramsleadingtosocialandeconomicempowerment

What’sStopping

Why?

(toachievethevision)

(toachieve theBigGoal)

(toachievethestrategicoutcomes)

(toachievetheobjectives)

IMPACT ENGAGEMENT RECOGNITION PHILANTHROPY FUTURE

•IncreasetheimpactofourLiveYourDreamAwards•IncreasetheimpactofDreamIt,BeIt•IncreaseengagementinourLiveYourDreamAwards•IncreaseengagementinDreamIt,BeIt

•Increasenewclubs•Increasemembers inclubs•Increasethequalityofengagementwithinourorganization•Enhanceoureffectiveness forcollective,sustainableimpact•Increasethecapacityofmembers tobeeffectiveleaderswithinourorganization•IncreasethequalityofengagementinLiveYourDream.org•ImprovesynergybetweenfederationsandSI

•IncreaseawarenessofourSoroptimistbrand• Enhancetheclubs’abilitytoraiseawarenessof Soroptimistinlocalcommunities

•Increasedonationsthroughmajorgifts•Increaseourannualfund donations•Improveourdonorexperience•Increasedonationsfromexternalsources

•Increasesupporttoachieveour2021- 2031BigGoal:Investinthedreamsof womenandgirlsthroughaccesstoeducation•Improveculturalreadinesstoshiftourprogramfocus•Increaseourcapacitytoachieveour2021- 2031BigGoal

BigGoal: IncreaseCollectiveImpact

(toadvancethemission)

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StrategicChallengeMap

StrategicOutcomes- Impact

Objectives:

Tactics: What’sStopping

Why?

(toachieveBigGoal)

(toachievethestrategicoutcomes)

(toachievethestrategies)

Together,wewillprovideasustainableimpactonthelivesofwomenandgirls.

IncreasetheimpactofourLiveYourDreamAwards

IncreasetheimpactofDreamIt,BeIt

IncreaseengagementinourLiveYourDreamAwards

IncreaseengagementinDreamIt,BeIt

Strategies:(toachievetheobjectives)

a) Ensuremorewomen haveaccess toourLiveYourDreamAwards.

b) ProvideadditionalresourcestoLiveYourDreamAwardrecipients.

c) DemonstrateLiveYourDreamAwards’sustainableimpact.

a) Ensureclubs servemoregirlsthroughDreamItBeIt.

b) DemonstratetheimpactofDreamIt,BeIt.

c) Providesupportandresourcesfor clubparticipation.

a) Promoteclub participationinLiveYourDreamAwards.

b) ProvideopportunitiestoengageLiveYourDream.orgsupporters.

c) CultivatepartnershipstodeliverLiveYourDreamAwards.

a) Promoteclub engagementinDreamIt,BeIt.

b) ProvideopportunitiestoengageLiveYourDream.orgsupporters.

c) CultivatepartnershipstodeliverDreamItBeIt.

Mission:

Vision WomenandGirlshavetheresourcesandopportunitiestoreachtheirfullpotentialandlivetheirdreams

Soroptimistimprovesthelivesofwomenandgirlsthroughprogramsleadingtosocialandeconomicempowerment

(toachievethevision)

BigGoal: IncreaseCollectiveImpact

(toadvancethemission)

SIA’s Diamond Campaign is a multi-year campaign to

strengthen our organization’s membership base! During

this campaign, our entire organization will be working as

one towards unified membership goals.

YEAR 1: June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019

CAMPAIGN GOALS: Our SIA Board has set the following goals for all clubs and regions this year:

Overall net change in membership of -1% or better.

Add new members representing 13% or more of starting total

membership.

Terminated members represent 14% or fewer of starting total

membership.

In addition, as we seek to charter 100 new clubs by SIA’s 100th Anniversary,

all regions should charter more than one new club annually.

Visit www.soroptimist.org to learn more!

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FY18-19 KEY MESSAGES

1. Changing for the Future SIA is changing for the future to be what our members say they want to be—an organization with more

members, greater capacity to serve more women and girls who face obstacles, and more recognition

for our impact. This change requires working as one to fund and implement our brand-unifying Dream

Programs.

2. Providing A Positive Club Experience SIA clubs can grow and retain members by providing an engaging and civil member experience.

Inviting and encouraging members to get involved on committees—or helping when they can if being

on a committee is too much of a time commitment—is an ideal way to engage members. Making all

members feel welcome by hearing and responding to their feedback/ideas in a positive manner, even if

they are not feasible to implement, helps to create a civil member experience.

3. Branding SIA

When clubs and members are asked what they want most, they say—more members and greater

recognition. The only way to accomplish this is by having a strong brand. We must be who we say we

are and do what we say we do. That means all SIA clubs should implement our brand-unifying Dream

Programs, which economically empower women and girls who face obstacles.

4. Dream Programs: Our Impact Through our Dream Programs, we economically empower women and girls who face obstacles such as

poverty, violence or teen pregnancy. We provide them with access to the education and skills training

they need to reach their full potential. Our Dream Programs help specific populations of women and

girls and have a measurable impact. To increase the number of women and girls we reach and be




Key Messages

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better known for our work, we need to invest our resources in growing the impact of our Dream

Programs.

5. How Contributions Support Our Dream Programs By focusing our resources and fundraising efforts, Soroptimist will economically empower more

women and girls. Clubs and members can help by:

making Soroptimist your “cause of choice”

redirecting funds to support the Dream Programs

ensuring your club donates at least 10% to SIA of what’s raised locally

delivering SIA’s brand promise in order to attract outside funding.

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Saturday, August June 4, 2018 Thought for the Day Given by Lydia Co, Governor of Philippines Region

Let me share to you this simple lesson from the crayons….

We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others

bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.

Similarly, like these crayons we in the Soroptimist have our differences. We are unique in our

own way. Because at the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exist a perfect

pulse of rhythm which is absolutely individual and unique, and yet which connects us to

everyone else that is our beloved Soroptimist. We live together for the ideals of our club which

all leads us to our vision and mission. Together, we share a common dream of serving women

and girls that defines our very existence.

We are a team driven to succeed, because SUCCESS cannot be spelled without “U”.

Thank you and God bless us all!

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Webinar Schedule

September 6, 2018 Working Together as One on Region Conference Planning

October 4, 2018 Mentoring Your Incoming Governor*

November 8, 2018 Healthy Regions

February 21, 2019 SIA State of the Union

NOTE: All Webinars are held at 7:00pm EDT/EST and will use GoToMeeting. Emails

will be sent prior to the webinars with more details and connection information.

Invitations to attend will be extended to both Governors and Governors-elect for all

other webinars listed above.

* The October 4, 2018 webinar on “Mentoring Your Incoming Governor” is optional

for 2020-2022 Governors.




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OFFICIAL VISIT REQUEST FORM FROM GOVERNORS 2018-2019 Name: Date: Region: Dates of Region Conference: Location of Meeting: (include city, state, country and name of venue) Name of hotel if different than meeting venue: 1. Do you want an official visitor from outside your country?

Yes _____ No _____Does Not Matter If yes, are you willing to: a. Have interpretation assistance (at region expense) available? _____Yes No b. Receive the official visitor’s written speech in your language, while the visitor gives the speech

in her language? _____ Yes No 2. Do you want an official visitor who speaks your language fluently? Yes _____No 3. Do you want the official visitor to present a workshop? Yes _____No If yes, on what topic? . Or may she choose the topic? _____Yes _____No




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Official Visit Request Form From Governors

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4. When will the Healthy Region Conversation be held during your conference?

Please note a minimum of 90 minutes is necessary for this meeting.

Day: Time: 5. Do you want a Headquarters staff member to attend your conference? ___ Yes ___No

Please note if you’d like headquarters staff to attend your meeting, you are expected to pay for their travel, accommodations and other related expenses.

6. What topics are you interested in Headquarters staff members presenting?

Increasing the number of women and girls served by our Dream Programs

Growing and retaining members by creating an enjoyable and civil member experience

Gaining greater recognition by promoting our Dream Programs

Increasing funds raised to support our brand unifying Dream Programs.

Mobilizing support of our 2021-2031 Big Goal: Invest in the dreams of half a million women and girls through access to education.

7. Do you have any special requests? Please list: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please hand in this form to Allison Sylvester, Associate Manager, Membership at GRT or email the

completed form to Jill Groves, Executive Assistant at [email protected] ; mail to 1709 Spruce

Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or fax to 215-893-5200, no later than August 31, 2018.


SOROPTIMIST GOVERNORS ROUND TABLE | 2018

Within First 30 Days

30/60/90 DAY ACTION PLAN



• List critical time sensitive actions (e.g. Official Visitors Form Due August 31, 2018, Region Strategic Plan Due on October 31, 2018).

• Plan important introductory meetings (with region leadership/chairs and with the leadership of clubs requiring additional support).

• Note what plans need to be developed regarding programs, membership (The Diamond Campaign), fundraising, etc. efforts in your region.

1. Content of Meeting: AgreeSomewhat

Agree

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree

Somewhat

DisagreeDisagree

A. Ideas and information presented have value for my role as Governor. 5 4 3 2 1

B. Content matched written description. 5 4 3 2 1

C. Instructional methods were appropriate for content. 5 4 3 2 1

D. Handouts added value. 5 4 3 2 1

E. Power Point slides added value. 5 4 3 2 1

F. Sessions met my expectations. 5 4 3 2 1

2. Training Objectives: AgreeSomewhat

Agree

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree

Somewhat

DisagreeDisagree

A. I understand SIA’s strategic direction for increased collective impact. 5 4 3 2 1

B. I appreciate our need to change and how we are changing. 5 4 3 2 1

C. I know our successes. 5 4 3 2 1

D. I know the roles and responsibilities of region governors. 5 4 3 2 1

E. I understand how clubs can increase our collective impact by following the club roadmap. 5 4 3 2 1

F. I know about the upcoming leadership development opportunity regarding risk management for

clubs.5 4 3 2 1

G. I received an in depth summary of key learnings to date. 5 4 3 2 1

H. I heard strategic updates on impact, engagement recognition, philanthropy, and the future to

ensure my region plans align with SIAs strategic direction and advance it.5 4 3 2 1

I. I developed tactics for my regions to implement. 5 4 3 2 1

J. I identified who within my regions will help execute the tactics. 5 4 3 2 1

K. I learned where key resources are located. 5 4 3 2 1

L. I am able to direct the leaders in my regions to key sections of www.soroptimist.org. 5 4 3 2 1

M. I gained an in depth understanding of what my role is as region governor. 5 4 3 2 1

N. I learned how region governors should be spending their time. 5 4 3 2 1

O. I received hands on tools and techniques on how to address any challenges and resistance. 5 4 3 2 1

P. I learned about the new membership campaign. 5 4 3 2 1

Q. I understand the specific goals of the membership campaign for each region. 5 4 3 2 1

R. I understand the organization’s key messages. 5 4 3 2 1

Governors Round Table

August 3 & 4, 2018

Yokohama, Japan

Evaluation Form

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Your opinion is very important to us. Please circle or write-in your answers.

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S. I can deliver the key messages with confidence. 5 4 3 2 1

T. I recognize how a focus on leadership development positions SIA as a whole and leaders for

success.5 4 3 2 1

U. I learned about SIAHQ’s approach to leadership development. 5 4 3 2 1

V. I understand the support SIAHQ will be offering for region conferences in support of increasing the

member experience.5 4 3 2 1

W. I know the FY18/19 webinar schedule and general content. 5 4 3 2 1

X. I developed a 90-day action plan. 5 4 3 2 1

Y. I have identified who will be driving key elements of my 90-day action plan. 5 4 3 2 1

Very

AdvancedAdvanced Appropriate Basic Very Basic

3. The Governors Round Table meeting was: 5 4 3 2 1

4. Was the Governors Round Table worth your time? YES NO

If not, why:

Extremely

Satisfied

Very

SatisfiedSatisfied

Somewhat

Dissatisfied

Very

Dissatisfied

5. Rate your overall level of satisfaction with how well the Governors Round Table has prepared you

for your role as Governor.5 4 3 2 1

6. Rate your overall level of satisfaction with the leadership skills you learned at Governors Round

Table? 5 4 3 2 1

7. Rate your satisfaction with the Federation's support of your region to deliver on the mission. 5 4 3 2 1

8. I have been a member for: 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20+ years

9. How can we improve this educational experience?

10. What one aspect of the Governors Round Table was most valuable to you?

11. What future topics would be beneficial for region leaders?

12. What topics would you like to discuss during our upcoming Govenor calls?

Optional:

Name: ______________________________________________ Region: ________________________________________

Give to SIA staff before you leave Governors Round Table Email a scanned version to [email protected]

Mail to Soroptimist at 1709 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Fax to 215-893-5200

** DUE DATE: August 17, 2018 **

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Please return this form one of the following ways:

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