By: Soroptimist International of Davis
Soroptimist International of Davis is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for a chance to share profits from its next Soup Night & Silent Auction.
Soup Night & Silent Auction is one of Soroptimist International of Davis’ largest fundraisers. It includes popular soups from local restaurants, salads, breads, desserts, local beer and wine, live music, and a silent auction. This year’s event is Thursday, Oct. 23 at Veterans Memorial Center in Davis. Last year, about 150 attended, and the club anticipates that number to grow.
Each year, the club offers one local nonprofit the opportunity to partner with it in this endeavor. This organization should align with the Soroptimist mission, and must agree to support the event by:
● Providing publicity through its mailing list and social media.
● Providing at least 12 volunteer hours (minimum six people, two hours each) during the event.
The partner organization will receive:
● 20 percent of the net profit (estimated to be $3,000 but possibly more).
● The opportunity to bring visibility to your organization by tabling and speaking at the event.
The applications are available at https://www.sidavis.org/community-partnerships/partnership-application/. To apply, submit the completed application by April 15 to SI Davis, PO Box 472, Davis, CA 95617 or email to fundraising@sidavis.org.
Applications are evaluated for their alignment with the Soroptimist mission, vision, core values, community impact and feasibility.
SI Davis has several fundraisers a year, and reinvests all of its profits in its programs and projects. These programs include Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women; and Dream It, Be It: Career Support for high school girls. It also funds high school scholarships and works to end human trafficking.
Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The service club was founded in Oakland in October 1921. Soroptimist International of Davis was chartered in 1954. A second club, SI Greater Davis, chartered in 1985. Local members join some 75,000 Soroptimists in 122 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women and girls. For more information on the club, visit https://sidavis.org or like its Facebook or Instagram pages: @SoroptimistDavis.
