7/12/19
We hope you’ve had a great week. Here are a few updates and recaps:
Coming soon: YWCA’s Data Map
YWCA is excited to launch our interactive data map next
Thursday, July 18th. This new online tool showcases the local, state, and regional impact of over 200 YWCAs across the country. The map highlights key data points for each local association across the entire YWCA network, like program areas, numbers served, and federal funding.
With evidence-based research that is aligned with our mission, we are proud to demonstrate the broad impact of our 160-year history. The tool also includes significant data that is aligned with our mission and policy priorities, such as county and state-level demographic data about income, race, and gender diversity.
Additionally, the map provides an overlay of designated Opportunity Zones throughout the country.
As we strive to engage and educate stakeholders, government officials, new partners and women from various backgrounds, this is our national effort to create a new paradigm about the importance of data in America’s women’s empowerment movement. Make sure to keep an eye on your inbox next Thursday to check it out!
Organize Your Butterflies Episode 3: “When Sisters Come Together, We Are Stronger” featuring Blanche A. Williams
During our third podcast episode, “When Sisters Come Together, We Are Stronger”, we dive into two discussions: the first, with Blanche A. Williams, an author and the creator of the Sisterhood of Greatness, as well as the founder and moderator of the National Black Women’s Town Hall, Inc., and the second, a spotlight on
YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region with their CEO, Sylvia Y. Acosta, Ph.D.
In this podcast, Williams talks about the importance of the Sisterhood of Greatness Manifesto, paying it forward, and how meeting Dr. Height and remembering her legacy not only had a lasting impact, but also helped influence this podcast!
During our discussion with Dr. Acosta, we learn about the programs and services offered by YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region, and the strong impact the organization has had in their Texas community. Founded in 1909, the association currently serves over 40,000 people through a wide array of services, including housing programs, job and life skills training.
Listen now, spread the word on social media using #YWCAButterflies, give us a 5-star rating, and write a review on Apple Podcasts.
Funding Opportunity: Specialized Housing and Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Last week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the Specialized Housing and Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to grants.gov.
This opportunity promotes trauma-informed, victim-centered services, including in tribal areas. Organizations awarded funds through this grant are expected to work with other organizations within their Continuum of Care geographic area to train service providers on how to identify victims of human trafficking and connect these victims to appropriate housing.
Please check out this funding opportunity and apply for your YWCA.
Reach out to the Government Relations Manager, Morgan Brand, for more information.
Support VAWA Reauthorization on Social Media
YWCA USA continues to support and fight for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Show your support for this vital piece of legislation by posting one #VAWA2019 / #VAWA4All tweet a week on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. ET until the end of August. This is an easy way to:
- Keep up the pressure for VAWA, and
- Show solidarity with our national partners at the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
Use this toolkit for tweets that can be easily adapted to be more general, and to urge your Senators to stand up for #VAWA4All.
Staying Nonpartisan this Election Season: Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations
YWCAs are gearing up for our 2019 Get out the Vote Initiative and the 2020 Census. With all this incredible work it is more important than ever that we remain vigilant about what we can and cannot do as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.
Join the Nonprofit Vote Webinar on July 31st as David Levitt of Adler & Colvin walks us through the Do's and Don'ts of nonprofit voter engagement activity!
From voter registration to candidate engagement, social media to personal time, you have a lot of questions. Get them answered and move forward confidently with your voter engagement plans!
Resources 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!
Join Penelope Burk for an informational webinar about the 2019 Burk Donor Survey on July 31st at 3 p.m. ET. Register now by July 30, 2019.
YWCA 101 Coming up!
Our next YWCA 101 webinar is set for Tuesday, August 13th at 2 p.m. ET. This is a great opportunity for local association staff and board members to learn all about the YWCA in just one hour!
Topics include:
- Our rich history and legacy
- Our Mission Impact Framework
- Our national scale and reach
- 2019 initiatives, including highlights of our new Strategic Business Plan
- The World YWCA
- Upcoming events
- Qualities associated with highly successful associations
- Resources and tools available to support local association leaders
Use this link to register.
SHIFT – An AMEND Together Conference
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is hosting the first-ever national conference on violence against women and healthy masculinity on September 9-10 in Nashville.
Keynote and featured speakers include Time Magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year and “Silence Breaker” Terry Crews, survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, and YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo. SHIFT – An AMEND Together Conference will bring together business, civic, nonprofit, faith, and amateur and professional athletic leaders to learn about changing culture, healthy masculinity, and sexual assault and harassment prevention, as well as the latest updates on Title IX.
As many of you know, AMEND Together is a YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee-based program aimed at changing culture by engaging and educating boys and men on healthy masculinity, respect, and violence prevention. Learn more.
YWCA Intranet Community Sign Up
Don’t forgot to sign up for communities relevant to the work you do for YWCA! To check to see what communities are available to you, sign into the YWCA Intranet, select the “Communities” dropdown, and pick “All Communities”. You will see a listing of all the communities, just click join on the ones relevant to you and your all set. From the same Communities dropdown, you can pick “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.
Important Dates
- Thursday, July 18th: YWCA Data Map Launch
- Tuesday, August 13th at 2 p.m. ET: YWCA 101
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