A Season of Giving & Impact
Celebrate the impact we make together—and discover new ways to give this season.
Look How Far We’ve Come, Together
This giving season, we’re celebrating six years of progress toward our Big Goal! Together, we’ve empowered 205,063 women and girls through access to education—41% of the way to 500,000. Help us reach even more dreams!
New This Year: Make Your Spare Change Count
Small change, big impact! RoundUp automatically donates your spare change from everyday purchases to help women and girls access education. Link a credit or debit card and set a monthly limit that works for you. Learn more about RoundUp.
Holiday Sale: Shop Soroptimist Favorites!
Get a head start on holiday shopping with special savings in the SIA Store—and receive a FREE notebook with every purchase!
Convention T-shirts: Save 10% when you buy two or more
Convention Scarves: Buy one, get one 50% off
Dream It, Be It eco-friendly bags: Special sale prices
More favorites: Deals on select apparel, drinkware and pins
Order by December 11 (December 9 for international orders) to help ensure delivery before the holidays.
A Dream Rebuilt Through Education
After losing her husband and starting over in a new country with three children, Chioma is pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. Discover how the Live Your Dream Award is helping her build a brighter future for her family.
Program Updates and Resources
Live Your Dream Awards: Get Ready to Review!
The application deadline is November 15! Prepare with our Selecting & Honoring Recipients resources and new AI usage guidance. Everyone reviewing applications—including non-members—must sign a confidentiality agreement. Questions? Contact lydawards@soroptimist.org.
Project Reporting: Start Anytime!
The reporting deadline for Dream It, Be It and Big Goal Accelerator Projects is June 30. Why wait? Report your project now, or contact program@soroptimist.org for help.
UpliftHER: Make a Difference Year-Round
It’s not too late to support survivors of intimate partner violence! Explore project ideas your club can put into action any time of year.
Congratulations, Club Grant Recipients!
Congratulations to the clubs selected for 2026–2027 funding! See the list of recipients.
New Region Targets for 2026–2027
Region targets now track the total number of women served through the Live Your Dream Awards and Big Goal Accelerator Projects, and girls reached through Dream It, Be It and Big Goal Accelerator Projects. Explore the updated targets.
New Resources & Member Support
New! Customizable SIA Business Cards
Make public awareness personal with our new customizable SIA business card templates! Add your name and contact information, then print directly through Canva. For help with print orders, contact Canva Support.
Member & Leader Code of Conduct: Know the Process
The Code of Conduct supports a respectful, welcoming Soroptimist community. Review the Code, learn how the process works, and find out how to submit a concern. Questions? Contact siahq@soroptimist.org.
Get to Know Soroptimist: Our New Membership & Mission Guide
Formerly known as Soroptimist 101, this redesigned guide explores our mission, history, membership benefits, and ways to make a difference for women and girls. It’s perfect for new members and a great refresher for longtime Soroptimists!
Member News & Recognition
SIA Board Elections Are Open
🗳️ The Simply Voting platform is now open for SIA Board of Directors elections in the designated electoral areas and regions. Eligible voters must submit their ballots by January 6.
🎉 Roadmap Achievements Worth Celebrating
Congratulations to the clubs that achieved 2025–2026 Club Roadmap Metrics and the regions recognized for their 2024–2026 Region Roadmap Metrics! Your leadership and teamwork are helping women and girls build brighter futures.
🏆 Cheers to November’s Milestone Clubs!
Congratulations to the clubs celebrating a milestone anniversary this November!
👋 Meet the Federation Fundraising Council
Now in its second year, the Federation Fundraising Council brings together SIA Board members and Fund Development staff to help raise financial support for our global Dream Programs. Meet the new council members and discover what they’re working on for 2026–2027.
Around the Federation & United Nations
Grant of Friendship: Visit New Zealand!
Enjoy up to 21 days of home hosting with Soroptimist clubs on New Zealand’s South Island in March 2027! Applications close November 15.
Represent SI at CSW71
Interested in attending the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71), March 8–19? Complete the interest survey by November 16. Delegate spots for SIA members are limited, and delegates are responsible for their own expenses.
Questions? Contact Shaila Rao Mistry, SIA Representative to the SI Global Impact Committee, at shaila@stem-institute.org.
Mark Your Calendar: What’s Ahead
November 15
Form 990 Deadline: U.S. clubs must file an annual Form 990 with the IRS. Read the blog for details and resources.
Live Your Dream Awards deadline: Online applications close for new applicants in the U.S. and Canada.
November 16
CSW71 Interest Survey: Last day to express interest in attending CSW71.
📬 Important: Use Our Lockbox Address
Sending a check or important document to SIA? Be sure to use our lockbox address—not the former headquarters address.
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.®
PO Box 95000 – 2553
Philadelphia, PA 19195-0001
Using the lockbox helps us process payments faster, keep documents secure and avoid delays.
Best for Women
Past issues of the Best for Women newsletter are available on the Soroptimist blog.
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