Best for Women April 2025

Best for Women

Apr 3

Region Conference Season is Here!

A Special Message from President Ginger

As we enter this exciting Region Conference season, I warmly welcome each of you to a time of celebration, connection, and inspiration! Let’s come together to share our achievements and empower one another to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. Read more.

Sky Full of Stargazers

The 100 Stargazers in 100 Days Campaign launched April 1 and runs through July 9. Whether you are a new or long-time monthly donor, take time this region conference season to celebrate why you give.

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Share Your Photos!

Share photos and favorite highlights from your region conference using the hashtag #SIARegionConference2025. Then look for region conference highlights on the SIA blog throughout region conference season.

Upcoming Events

Improve Your Leadership Skills!

Interested in learning more about driving success, fostering collaboration and navigating change? Registration is now open for our Leadership Round Table and applications are now being accepted for the Soroptimist Leadership Fellows Program. Learn more.

We Celebrate You!

April is Global Volunteer Month and is a time to recognize members who believe in our mission and help us reach the women and girls who need our support. We thank you not only this month but every single day of the year! Look for a special email this month and check our social channels where we will be celebrating our members!

Budget Planning for Biennial Convention

Discover simple and effective ways to raise funds for your convention fees! From easy-to-organize raffles to engaging community fundraising parties, learn valuable tips on how to finance for the SIA biennial convention!

SIA Photo Contest

Have you submitted your entries to the SIA Photo Contest? Hurry—the contest closes April 30. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the amazing impact your club has on its community. Winning clubs will receive a prize.

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Help Shape the Future: Join SIA’s Code of Conduct Task Force

The SIA Board of Directors thanks members and leaders for their engagement over the past several years as we worked to define the Member and Leader Code of Conduct. With your valuable feedback, we have approved the code of conduct and are ready to put it into action. Join our Code of Conduct Implementation Task Force to help shape how we bring these standards to life. Sign up today to be a part of this important work!

Dues Increase for the 2025-2026 Club Year

Renew your membership and continue making a difference in your community and worldwide! Like many organizations, SIA has been impacted by changes in the global economy. To ensure we can sustain and execute our mission, dues will increase for the 2025-2026 club year:

SIA Dues: Increasing by $1.00 USD due to the rise in the cost of living.
SI Per Capita: Increasing by $0.25 USD.
Insurance Costs (U.S. Clubs): Expected to increase based on renewed premium rates (TBD).
Founders Pennies: Now $6.30 for the 2025-2026 club year.

Your membership is vital to the women and girls we serve, and we remain committed to enhancing the member experience and expanding member offerings. For more details, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support!

Thank You for Empowering Women and Girls: Walk for Women Recap!

Your dedication to empowering women and girls echoes beyond the month of March. Together, we are making strides towards a more equitable world. Thank you for being a changemaker and for supporting #WalkforWomen. Learn more.

Dream It, Be It Resources

Reporting Deadline

The Dream It, Be Itreporting deadline is June 30 but it’s never too early to report your project. Be sure to report your hard work so it counts toward our Big Goal progress!

Quick Start Guide

Thinking about starting a Dream It, Be It project, but not sure where to begin? OurDream It, Be It Quick Start Guide breaks it down step-by-step with an overview of what you need to do. Check it out and start empowering girls today!

SI & United Nations Updates

SI Voices Podcast

Hosted by Soroptimist International, the SI Voices podcast series brings inspiring stories and powerful discussions to the forefront, featuring influential women from around the world. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast apps, and via Buzzsprout. Simply search SI Voices. Don’t miss out on these compelling stories and dynamic discussions.

SIA Members Reflect on CSW69 Sessions

SIA Board Director and SI/San Francisco, CA (Sierra Pacific Region) member Gail Dekreon shares insights in "30 Years Of Women’s Political Participation Towards Full Parity," and North Atlantic Region Governor and SI/Connecticut Shoreline, CT, member Elizabeth Peterson explores "Reimagining Motherhood: A Celebration of Purpose and Community" in their CSW69 blog posts.

#TechTalks Updates

Update on SIA’s Technology Transformation

Reminder: The member portal is only open to club presidents, treasurers and admins as we move through the new dues renewal process. Don’t forget, you can still access member resources from the website anytime!

In case you missed it, we’re excited to share an important update on SIA’s Technology Transformation—SIA’s most ambitious initiative to date.

While often referred to as “The Database Project,” this initiative extends far beyond a database migration. It is a multi-phase effort designed to modernize and enhance our tech infrastructure, ultimately improving how we serve our members and supporters.

Our latest blog post provides a detailed status update on Phase I: Member Database Migration & Architecture, the most extensive phase of this transformation.

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Things to Know

The ballot to elect SIA’s 2025-2026 President-elect is now open through May 1. Links to the electronic ballot were sent to clubs in good standing. Resumes and videos for candidates can be found here.

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary in April!

Learn about actions taken by your SIA Board at its February meeting.

Don't forget to share your accomplishments and report your club’s Big Goal Accelerator Projects! Consult our What Counts handout to ensure your project is eligible or email program@soroptimist.org for more information.

Tax season is almost over! United States members, get the documentation you need to file your 2024 tax return.
Important reminder: Please send all mailed payments to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
If you missed our Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Tea Party or want to view it again, watch it here, available in all languages.