Best for Women March 2026

Best for Women

Mar 5

Celebrating International Women's Day All Month Long

March is Women’s History Month—a time to honor the impact women have made on history, culture and our communities.

As Soroptimists, you uplift women and girls every day through your generosity and commitment. This month, we celebrate not only women everywhere—but you. Thank you for the lasting difference you make.

Ways to Get Involved

Celebrate IWD and Women's History Month

March offers the perfect opportunity to unite communities, organizations and Soroptimists around our common goal of helping women and girls. Get inspired with our list of fun ideas to honor and uplift women this month!

Fifth Annual Tea Party: March 18, 8:30 p.m. (ET)

SIA’s Fifth Annual Women’s Day Tea Party will also serve as a virtual parallel event as part of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women's Non-Governmental Organization forum. Join us for an inspiring event to celebrate how our mission of increasing access to education for women and girls is making a global impact. Don’t forget to wear your tea party attire!

Make Twice the Difference

This International Women’s Day, your generosity can make twice the difference, helping even more women rise above their circumstances and live their dreams. Thanks to a $4,600 match from Linda McDoniels of SI/Folsom El Dorado Hills, CA (Sierra Nevada Region), every dollar you give will be doubled now through March 8!

Donate for International Women's Day

Walk for Women: Move for a Mission

You can also take action in your community! Host or join a Walk for Women event this March to raise awareness of Soroptimist’s vital mission and the impact we make together. Let’s stand united, show our commitment to equality, and champion a better future for women and girls everywhere.

Explore, Learn and Take Action

SoroptimistsUpliftHER Second Quarter Focus: Single Moms

March 21 is National Single Parent Day, established in 1984 to honor the sacrifices and contributions of single parents, sometimes under great hardship. While this day is US-focused, it’s always a good time to acknowledge the obstacles single moms face and consider how your club can support their educational and career dream. Visit our blog to learn more and take action!

A Life-Changing Program

"Receiving a Live Your Dream Award put me in a position professionally to afford to send my kids to college, which would never have been possible otherwise. So this award changed my life, but also the next generation of my family."

Our programs help single mothers like Carolyn support their families. Read her story.

Grow Your Leadership Skills

Registration opens this month for the 2026 Leadership Round Table! This training can help you enhance communication, decision-making and the ability to inspire others—skills that benefit all members around the globe. Watch your inbox for registration details.

Conventions News & Updates

Convention is four months away! We're heading to the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea: five-star dining, a shopping mall, an indoor water park, and so much more. It's the kind of place that lives up to its name.

Enjoy the usual convention favorites—the flag ceremony, the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, the exclusive Laurel Society Event—plus brand-new experiences designed to bring our global community together in fresh, fun ways.

We're also thrilled to welcome Libby Gill as a keynote speaker. An executive coach, leadership expert and award-winning author, Libby will reframe servant leadership as a bold, forward-moving approach for leading with clarity and confidence.

learn more about our speakers

Thank You for Powering Dreams Worldwide Through Club Giving

Thank you to the Soroptimist clubs whose generosity is helping expand the reach of our global Dream Programs through Club Giving. These donations play a vital role in strengthening our ability to increase the number of women and girls who benefit from these life-changing programs worldwide.

Together in Giving Webinar: How Clubs Strengthen the Soroptimist Mission

If you missed our Together in Giving Webinar or want to view it again, watch it here.

Mandatory Convention Club Fee

As a reminder, the mandatory convention club fee of $825 must be paid by March 15. The invoice was automatically applied to the club account on January 1. A second notice was sent to the club email address, club leaders, governors, governors-elect, and region offices on February 15. Clubs can log in and pay this fee through the member portal via ACH, lockbox or wire. Learn more about late fees and when clubs will be placed in not good standing.

SI & United Nations Updates

CSW70

Soroptimist International (SI) recently hosted two informative webinars to help members prepare for the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). “On the Road to CSW70” explored how to navigate the session and strengthen your advocacy efforts.

“On the Route to CSW70” was designed to support Soroptimists engaging in CSW70—either in person or online—and provided an overview of the parallel events SI will host, as well as the official side events in which SI is involved.

SI Voices Blog

Read a summary of 2025 Activities of the SI Representatives at UNESCO.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this March!
Discover actions taken by your SIA Board at its February meeting.
Important reminder: Please send all mail, including payments, to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc., PO Box 95000 – 2553, Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001.
Does your club need financial support for your Big Goal-focused projects? The deadline for Soroptimist Club Grant applications is April 1. View the application and prepare here. Email program@soroptimist.org with questions.
As of January 1, 2026, Soroptimist will be partnering with Global Investigative Services (GIS) as our new preferred background screening provider in the United States. Read more.
The ballot to elect SIA’s 2026-2027 President-elect is now open through May 1. Links to the electronic ballot were sent to clubs in good standing. Resumes and videos for both candidates can be found here.
Tax season is fast approaching! United States members, get the documentation you need to file your 2025 tax return.