Best for Women November 2025

Best for Women

Nov 6

In This Season of Giving, Reflect on the Power of Your Support

Double Your Impact On Giving Tuesday

We’re excited to announce our Giving Tuesday and year-end campaign! Your gift can change lives for women and girls, and with a $10,000 matching opportunity from Nick Stenson Beauty and a generous group of members: Heidi McNamar and Rosemarie Burton of SI/Greater Hartford, CT (North Atlantic Region) and Charlie Rodgers of SI/Modesto, CA (Sierra Pacific Region), your donation will DOUBLE its impact! Join us in making a difference by donating now or starting an online fundraiser!

Give now or start your online fundraiser to help us reach our Giving Tuesday goal!

Get Involved for Giving Tuesday

Visit our blog to learn about all the ways you and your club can participate and support Soroptimist this year. Learn more.

Resilience and Compassion: Kharmen’s Story

After overcoming abuse and financial hardship, Kharmen rebuilt her life with support from Soroptimist and the Live Your Dream Awards. Today, she’s a nurse, business owner, and role model to her daughter—proof that resilience and compassion can transform lives. Read her full story.

Holiday Sale Starts NOW!

Gifts that Keep Giving

Celebrate the season with up to 40% off select items in our year-end Soroptimist Store sale! Perfect for gifting to club members, friends or even yourself—order by December 11 (December 9 for international orders) to ensure delivery before the holidays.

Program Reminders & Resources

Live Your Dream Awards

The Live Your Dream Awards application period closes on November 15. Make sure anyone reading applications signs a confidentiality agreement (including non-members) to keep in your club records. Overwhelmed by the thought of selecting recipients from a pool of many deserving women? Check out our Selecting and Honoring Recipients materials.

Reporting Reminders

The Dream It, Be It and Big Goal Accelerator Projects reporting deadline is June 30 but it’s never too early to report your project. Need assistance? Email program@soroptimist.org.

Reminder: Lockbox Address

Checks, forms, and other important documents should no longer be sent to our headquarters at 1709 Spruce Street. To avoid delays and ensure fast, accurate processing, all mail must go to our lockbox:

Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.®
PO Box 95000 - 2553
Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001

Member Resources & Achievements

Member and Leader Code of Conduct Updates

SIA has introduced its first Member and Leader Code of Conduct to promote a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment and address concerns about grievances throughout our federation. We're excited about its formal launch in the new year. Learn more about the new resources and training available for members.

Celebrating Clubs Achieving Club Roadmap Metrics!

We’re proud to celebrate the clubs that have achieved one or more 2024-2025 Club Roadmap Metrics! Your hard work brings our mission to life—empowering women and girls through access to education, building recognition, and inspiring others to join us. Thank you for making a lasting impact in your communities and around the world!

Technology Transformation Updates #TechTalks

Technology Roadmap

Following the smooth launch of database enhancements, club administrators leveraged new portal features, including printable rosters, accessible invoices, and enhanced permissions for Region Office Staff, to support clubs during the dues renewal process. 

We are eager to work on the next wave of projects on our Technology Roadmap with two significant initiatives.Learn more.

Access resources, FAQS and training materials

SI & United Nations Updates

Represent SI at Upcoming CSW70

SI invites members who are interested in attending the 70th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) to complete an interest survey by November 17. For follow-up questions concerning the process, please contact Tana Elizondo, SIA Representative to the SI Advocacy Committee, at tana@elizondoins.com.

Join an International Movement: 16 Days of Activism

The 16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women (EVAW), an annual international campaign calling for the elimination of violence against women and girls, will run from November 25 to December 10. Learn more.

Things to Know

Congratulations to clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this November!
Soroptimist International (SI) has approved new, more inclusive Board and Committee structure launching January 1, 2026. If you’re interested in representing SIA on an SI Committee, learn more.
The annual Development Dispatch recognizes all members, supporters and clubs who generously donated in 2024-2025. President Sue Riney shares some words of thanks and honors all those who stepped up to help make tremendous impact last year.
The Simply Voting electronic ballot platform for SIA Board of Directors is now open in the following Electoral Areas and regions. The ballot system closes on January 6.
Did you know archived issues of Best for Women are available on our blog? Check them out! You can also access this section when you click “Best for Women” at the top of the blog.
Did you know that utilizing diverse perspectives can also help make better decisions? Studies show that organizations that embrace diversity are more innovative, successful and resilient. Check out these #SIALeadtoAchieve tip to harness the power of diversity within your team.

All Soroptimist clubs in the United States are required to file a version of Form 990 annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Read the blog for more information and resources!