How much does it cost to join Soroptimist?
Annual membership dues are $175. Program fees are $40/month, September through June. Each member also makes a minimum $100 contribution to our Community Assistance Fund as part of your membership philanthropic obligation.
How do I collect my club dues?
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- Offer Cost-Free, Effortless Shows of Appreciation.
- Offer Cost Incentives.
- Use an Online Billing System.
- Offer Payment Installments.
- Fundraisers!
What does Soroptimist mean?
the best for women
The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best. And so Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
What does the Soroptimist club do?
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
How do I become a Soroptimist?
Qualifications of membership in Soroptimist International are:
- be working in a profession or business or in an occupation of comparable status or responsibilities to those of a person working in a profession or business.
- be recently retired from, or temporarily or permanently out of work from, a profession or business.
How do I collect my club dues online?
Electronic or Mobile Payment Methods (Peer to Peer payments)
- #1 Paypal. This method of payment is accepted by many Toastmasters Clubs.
- #2 Venmo. (owned by Paypal) is free and great as a peer to peer payment method.
- #3 Zelle.
- #4 Google & Apple Pay.
- #5 Point of Sale (POS) Dongles.
- Cash.
- Checks.
- Credit cards.
How do you become a Soroptimist?
Other Ways to Get Involved
- Sign Up for LiveYourDream.org. Check out our online network of volunteers and activists empowering women and girls.
- Become a Corporate or Program Partner. A partnership with Soroptimist is an opportunity to empower women and girls everywhere to live their dreams.
- Make a Donation.
Is Soroptimist International a charity?
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your gift is very much appreciated and fully deductible as a charitable contribution.
When was Soroptimist International founded?
October 3, 1921
Soroptimist International/Founded
Why should I join Soroptimist?
Become a Soroptimist When you join one of our 1,300 Soroptimist clubs, you have the opportunity to connect with like-minded women, build life-long friendships and take advantage of networking opportunities. The club members go out in the community and help women and give them a sense of belonging and assurance.
Can I use venmo to collect dues?
Venmo has more than 40 million users and can be used around the world. If your Treasurer and Members are comfortable with their mobile devices, Venmo is the fastest and easiest way to setup electronic payments and begin collecting dues right now.