7/03/19
Happy 4th of July weekend!
Listen: “Organize Your Butterflies” Episode 2
Each Thursday, YWCA USA will release an episode of our podcast, “Organize Your Butterflies.” (Yes, we realize this is Wednesday, but with the holiday landing on Thursday we're sending this your way now.) We hope you subscribe and get into a routine of listening and sharing each week.
Our second episode, “Swerving Towards Meaningful,” features two inspiring conversations: one with Valerie Jarrett, former Obama Administration senior advisor and author of “Finding My Voice,” and the other, a spotlight on YWCA Dayton with their CEO Shannon Isom.
In this episode, Jarrett sits down for a delightful conversation with our host, YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo, chronicling her journey and sharing insight from her experiences growing up in Iran, returning to the U.S., and finding her inner voice as a student, a single mother, a lawyer, and an influential player in the West Wing.
During our chat with Isom, she talks about the incredible work, service, and advocacy of the YWCA Dayton, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the Ohio region. Founded in 1870, YWCA Dayton was one of the first 25 YWCAs to open in the country.
Listen now, spread the word on social media using #YWCAButterflies, give us a 5-star rating, and write a review on Apple Podcasts!
YWCA 101 Coming Up
Register now for our next YWCA 101 webinar on Tuesday, August 13 at 2 p.m. ET. This is a great opportunity for local association staff and board members to learn all about YWCA in just one hour. Topics include: our rich history and legacy; Mission Impact Framework; our national scale and reach; 2019 initiatives, including highlights of our new Strategic Business Plan; World YWCA; upcoming events; qualities associated with highly successful associations; and resources and tools available to support local association leaders.
Free Resource to Strengthen Your Fundraising
YWCA USA is pleased to announce a partnership with Penelope Burk, internationally best-selling author of “Donor-Centered Fundraising and Donor-Centered Leadership.” Your YWCA is invited to participate at no cost in the 2019 Burk Donor Survey. Your YWCA will not be required to share any donor information. You will receive a link to share with your donors, and at the close of the survey you will receive findings specific to your donors. Learn more and register as a participating YWCA today. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your fundraising!
Take Action on VAWA
Three months ago, on April 4th, H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA), passed through the House of Representatives with a 263-158 vote. The Senate must take up this critical bill. Take this opportunity to urge your Senators to support full funding of VAWA and to pass a substantially similar bill in the Senate. Contact your Senator TODAY!
Join YWCA USA and the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence in posting one VAWA tweet each week on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. ET, until the end of August. To help you get started, check out these sample tweets and graphics and look up your Senators’ social media handles.”
Sign Up for YWCA Intranet Communities
To sign up for communities relevant to the work you do for YWCA, sign into the YWCA Intranet, select the “Communities” dropdown, and pick “All Communities”. Select the communities relevant to you and that you’d like to join. From the same “Communities” dropdown, you can click on “My Communities” to check in on any of the communities you’ve joined. Once you are in the community, feel free to introduce yourself or ask a burning question in the discussion area!
If you have not signed up for the YWCA Intranet follow these instructions to set up your account. Contact webmaster@ywca.org if you have any trouble signing in or joining a community.
Marketing Resources in the Brand Center
As a reminder, various marketing materials and guidance around YWCA branding are available in the Brand Center on the Intranet. Simply log in to the Intranet, go to “Resource Center” on the main menu bar, and click on “Brand Center” in the drop-down menu. Here, you’ll have access to logos, support materials like fact sheet templates, and creative materials like e-newsletter headers.
We’ve recently added a new PowerPoint template from the 2019 National Conference, as well a white pocket folder file to the pocket folder options. We encourage you to download and utilize these resources for your local association needs.
Important Dates
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