Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten

What Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten does

Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten is a local non-profit chapter of Soroptimist International, the world's largest NGO of professional women, founded in 1984 and based in Wassenaar, the Netherlands. The club operates under the Union of Soroptimist Clubs in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Suriname, which itself was established on January 29, 1928 and comprises nearly 3,000 members across more than 100 clubs, all federated into a global network of over 66,000 members in 120 countries. The organization's purpose is to improve the rights, position, and lives of women and girls worldwide through three operational pillars: Action (projects and direct support), Awareness (consciousness raising), and Advocacy (lobbying for policy change, including support for the Istanbul Convention).

The club does not sell commercial products; instead, its "revenue" derives from membership contributions from female professional members, recurring donations, and event-based fundraising such as charity sales, pub quizzes, wine tastings, and film events. In fiscal year 2024 the clubs of the Dutch Union collectively raised over €424,000 for projects benefiting women and girls. Programs include the Orange the World campaign against violence against women (a UN Women partnership), International Women's Day activities (March 8), mentoring and SorAcademy member-development programs, the Soroptimist Vrouwenfonds (Women's Fund), the Carla Atzema Soroptimistprijs award, and a Leerstoel (academic chair) in human rights education.

Strategically, the club is embedded in a multi-tier federated structure that includes Soroptimist International (global), Soroptimist International of Europe, the Dutch Union, and local clubs. It participates in joint campaigns with other women's organizations such as Zonta 't Gooi and Inner Wheel Lelystad, and supports foundations including Stichting Anne-Bo (scholarships for young women), Stichting Hope4Ukraine, and Movement on the Ground. Marketing channels include the national website (soroptimist.nl) with local club pages, the Soroptimist Magazine, newsletters, events, and social media. The organization holds NGO consultative status with the United Nations and an advisory voice at the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE).

Name

Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten

Legal name

Unie van Soroptimistclubs in het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en in Suriname

Website

https://soroptimist.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten is a Dutch non-profit local chapter of Soroptimist International, a global NGO of professional women focused on advancing women's rights through Action, Awareness, and Advocacy via fundraising, campaigns, and member-led projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Advocacy and Charitable Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Women's rights advocacy
• Gender equality
• Professional women network
• Charitable fundraising
• Women's empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership contributions: Soroptimist clubs are funded through membership fees from professional women who join. Soroptimist International, with more than 66,000 members in 120 countries, operates through local clubs.
2. Fundraising for women's projects: The clubs of the Dutch Union raised over €424,000 in fiscal year 2024 for projects that improve the position of women and girls.
3. Event-based fundraising: Various fundraising activities including film events, charity sales, pub quizzes, wine tastings, and other events organized by local clubs to raise funds for projects.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten is a local chapter of a Dutch NGO of professional women that delivers Action, Awareness, and Advocacy programs to improve the rights, position, and lives of women and girls. Core activities include organizing fundraising events, executing advocacy campaigns such as Orange the World and International Women's Day, administering the Soroptimist Vrouwenfonds (Women's Fund) and the Carla Atzema Soroptimistprijs, and offering professional development through the SorAcademy and Mentoring programs.

Product overview

Soroptimist Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten is a local chapter of Soroptimist International Netherlands, a women's NGO focused on improving the rights, position, and lives of women and girls globally. The organization operates through advocacy, awareness campaigns, and action-oriented projects rather than traditional product/service offerings. Activities include fundraising for women's projects, the Orange the World campaign against violence against women, International Women's Day events, mentoring programs, and various local initiatives supporting women and girls.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Soroptimist Club Membership Membership in the local Wassenaar/Voorschoten club of the Unie van Soroptimistclubs, open to professional women who want to contribute to women's rights causes alongside peers.
• SorAcademy Professional development and education program for Soroptimist members, providing training and knowledge-sharing for professional women.
• Mentoring Program Mentoring program for professional women, with an international Leadership & Mentoring component available to Dutch Union members.
• Soroptimist Vrouwenfonds (Women's Fund) Charitable fund that channels donations toward projects that improve the position of women and girls; disburses proceeds from Union-wide fundraising.
• Carla Atzema Soroptimistprijs Award named after Carla Atzema, presented by the Dutch Union to honor individuals contributing to women's rights.
• Leerstoel mensenrechteneducatie (Human Rights Education Chair) Funded academic chair in human rights education, supported by the Dutch Union through the Soroptimist Vrouwenfonds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €424,000 raised for women's and girls' projects in 2024

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Soroptimist InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network organization that Soroptimist International Club Wassenaar/Voorschoten and the Dutch Union belong to. SI operates in over 120 countries with over 66,000 members.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoroptimist participates in UN Women campaigns including Orange the World. The organization has NGO consultative status with the UN.
• Soroptimist International of EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean federation of Soroptimist clubs
• EIGE (European Institute for Gender Equality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an NGO, Soroptimist has an advisory voice in Europe at EIGE
• Inner Wheel LelystadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub Flevoland collaborates with Inner Wheel Lelystad on Orange the World campaign activities
• Stichting Hope4UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Flevoland donates women and children boxes through this foundation for emergency transports to Ukraine
• Movement on the GroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization active on Lesbos helping refugees. Club Flevoland supported their work for women and girls in refugee camps.
• Vrouwen035minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollective women's organizations in 't Gooi region working together for International Women's Day
• Zonta 't GooiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Orange the World campaign with Soroptimist clubs Bussum and Gooische Meeren
• Stichting Anne-BominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing scholarships and personal coaching for young women to attend HBO/WO education. Club Gooische Meeren supports this foundation through fundraising.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International: Large global service organization operating through local clubs focused on humanitarian service, professional networking, and fundraising. Shares the federated membership-club architecture and event-based fundraising model that Soroptimist uses.
• Human Rights Watch:
• Lions Clubs International: One of the world's largest service club organizations operating community service projects through a federated local-club model. While gender-neutral, it shares the same federated membership-club operating model, fundraising structures, and community service orientation as Soroptimist.

Direct peers

• Zonta International: Global service organization of professional women advocating for gender equality and supporting women's projects. Zonta is the closest direct comparable to Soroptimist, with similar club structure, membership model, and mission focus, and is even mentioned as a co-collaborator in the provided data.
• Inner Wheel: International women's service club organization with local chapters across many countries. Inner Wheel partners with Soroptimist on Orange the World activities and shares the same membership-based service club structure targeting professional women.

Others

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women is a direct partner of Soroptimist (Orange the World campaign) and represents the institutional counterpart whose agenda Soroptimist's local chapters help advance.
• European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE): EU agency providing research, data, and policy advice on gender equality. EIGE is a named advisory partner of Soroptimist and is institutionally adjacent to its gender-advocacy mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/soroptimist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soroptimist-international-club-wassenaar-voorschoten

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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