This document discusses building strong relationships for organizational success through relationship fundraising. It emphasizes telling donors about the impact of their gifts, learning about donors' interests, gathering stories to share, and asking donors for support. Charts show how Soroptimist International uses contributions and funds its dream programs primarily through donations. Relationship building involves championing dream programs, inviting engagement, and investing with a commitment. It requires teamwork across members, clubs, regions, staff, and leaders to engage and maintain donor relationships through education and support of fundraising.

1. Better Together:
Building Strong
Relationships for
Organizational
Success
Jennifer Reeves
South Central Region
Governor
© Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
94th AnnualSCR Conference:StrongRoots,StrongRegions

2. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
20,000,000 Women & Girls
"The
strength of
the team is
each
individual
member.
The strength
of each
member is
the team."

3. SIA BOARD MEETING | July 2016Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Storytellin
g
Relationsh
ip
Building
Asking
Stewardsh
ip
What is “Relationship Fundraising?”
Tell the donor
the impact of
the gift
Talk about
the donor’s
interests and
passions
Gather stories,
and tell them
Ask the donor
to support the
mission

4. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
How Contributions Are Used
• Member Services
• Governance
• Administration
Membership
Dues
Contributions
• Live Your Dream
Awards
• Dream It, Be It
• Soroptimist Club
Grants
• Fundraising

5. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Funding Our Dream Programs
4%
96%
1
2
$2.2M
100%

6. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Soroptimist Volunteer Efforts

7. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy
$10,000
$80,833 $82,500
$20,000
$12,000
$180,375
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
$200,000
1 2 3 4 5 6
FY12/13 THROUGH FY17/18

8. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
CHAMPION
our DREAM PROGRAMS
INVITE
others to ENGAGE
INVEST
with a COMMITMENT
Your Role in Relationship Building

9. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Teamwork
• Members
• Clubs & Regions
• Staff
• Board of Directors
• SIA Leaders including
Fund Development
Council, Region
Fundraising Chairs &
Donor Relations Task
Force
Donor stewardship
to engage and
maintain
relationships
Educate and
engage
members,
clubs, staff and
SIA leaders
Support fund
development

10. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®
Thank You!
Contact
Information
Jennifer
Reeves
SCR Governor
jreeves@smbonline.co
m
417-592-6790
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