1.      Talk to YWCA staff prior to planning your event

2.      Turn in the attached special event forms for approval

3.      Know your audience

4.      Establish fundraising goals and timelines

5.      Hold your event or promotion

6.      Gather and send all donations to YWCA

7.      Thank all participants!

1.      Find people who you feel are strongly connected to our mission

2.      Do not be afraid to use online resources for event planning

3.      If you are using social media, post early and often

4.      Share your communication plan with others involved in your event

5.      Celebrate when your event is over!

1.      Pitch-a-thon

2.      Basketball, Football or Baseball tournament

3.      Mini-Golf Tournament

4.      Poker Tournament

5.      Pub Tournaments: Darts, bowling, pool, ect.

6.      Board Game Tournament

7.      Card Game Tournament

8.      Battle of the Bands

9.      Marathon / Half-Marathon / 5km Walk or Run

10.  Dog or Car Wash

11.  Silent Auction

12.  Dance-a-thon

13.  Fashion Show

14.  Broken gold party

15.  Trivia night

“YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”

“Because of your generosity we were able to bring hope nearly 4,000 Elkhart County and St. Joseph County women and children who call our shelter home each year!  The YWCA serves not just as a safe place for women and children fleeing from violence, but also a caring, supportive home where they can learn the tools and get the support they need to rebuild and improve their lives. We couldn’t do this important work in both St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties without caring partners in our community like you. You save and change lives for the better.”

“Along with safe housing for survivors of domestic violence, the YWCA provides economic empowerment, financial literacy, childcare, legal services, therapy and so much more for nearly 3,400 women and children each year. “

“Women who enter the YWCA can stay as long as needed however the standard time from is 45 to 60 days.  Women are then given the opportunity to move into our transitional housing.” 

“Once a woman is completely back on her feet and ready to leave the YWCA we find them safe housing out in the community. Some women even purchase their own homes when leaving.”

1.      The logo must appear prominently on all promotional materials.

2.      The logo should be used in whole.

3.      The colors of the logo cannot be altered.

1.      Product promotion intended to increase revenue for event organizer

2.      Unapproved solicitation of donors

3.      Unapproved use of photos of YWCA residents

Please let us know before asking companies or organizations for donations, as we may already have a relationship with them. This is because certain companies and organizations already contribute greatly to the YWCA.

You will be responsible for your fundraiser from inception to the day the check is issued to YWCA. It is your job to obtain the donors, the prizes, etc. YWCA cannot be held responsible for any costs associated with your event unless agreed upon by YWCA Staff.

YWCA North Central Indiana is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, which means that donations to us are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donation acknowledgment letters will be mailed to all individual donors.