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Week Without Violence 2019 is a wrap! Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this year’s campaign. At YWCA, we commit ourselves to the work of justice, which takes on many forms including ending gender-based violence. This week YWCA USA hosted a Hill Briefing on “Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Domestic Violence and Trauma,” hosted a Twitter chat on “Disarming Domestic Abusers,” posted five special edition "Organize Your Butterflies" podcast episodes, and participated in 13 earned media interviews relating to gender-based violence.
Thank you for all of the important work that you did to help raise awareness during our annual Week Without Violence campaign! We are reminded that we are stronger as one YWCA.
Please save the date for our next YWConnect, scheduled for Thursday, November 7th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET. We'll share details on our marketing and branding campaign, our Census 2020 campaign, and officially launch YWCA University! More details to follow. |
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Thanks to all who helped us promote Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday to kickoff #WWV19. As promised, PRIZES will be sent the following associations: YWCA New Britain, YWCA Miami Dade, YWCA Chicago, YWCA Tri-County Area, YWCA Rhode Island, WCA Rock County, and YWCA Wausau. Thanks to all for participating! |
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Capitol Hill Briefing and Reception
YWCA USA hosted 12 association leaders from YWCA Central Alabama, YWCA Silicon Valley, YWCA Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, and YWCA New Hampshire to join a panel to discuss the issue of intergenerational trauma at our Week Without Violence Capitol Hill Briefing. These leaders also met with their Members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for increasing funds for and the reauthorization of VAWA and FVPSA.
Watch a recording of our Hill Briefing here.
We also hosted a reception on the Hill for the 25th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and the 35th Anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
Help keep the momentum going by supporting the passage of VAWA and FVPSA through Congress.
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Twitter Chat
We hosted a Twitter chat Friday on "Disarming Domestic Abusers," featuring participation from national partners such as EROC, NNEDV, Moms Demand Action, Everytown, and Coalition on Human Needs, as well as many local YWCA associations. View the discussion on Twitter at #WWV19. |
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Week Without Violence Podcast Episodes:
Congratulations to the winners of our #WWV19 contest. A special shout-out to following associations for helping promote our special edition Week Without Violence Organize Your Butterflies podcast series: YWCA New Britain, YWCA Chicago, YWCA of the Sauk Valley, YWCA Greater Flint, YWCA Greater Cleveland, YWCA South Hampton Roads, and
YWCA Seattle/King/Snohomish. PRIZES are in the mail! |
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YWCA University
RJ 101: Racial Justice Foundations
Ready to go back to school? Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 7th. Registration for RJ 101: Racial Justice Foundations will officially open during YWConnect.
This course is designed to help answer three basic questions from a YWCA perspective: "What is race?" "What is racism?" and "Why is racism so hard to eradicate?"
You must be a member of the YWCA USA Intranet to register for the course. If you have not yet joined our Intranet, your first YWCA University assignment is to click and follow these instructions. |
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YWCA USA Welcomes Lead for the Google STEM Grant
YWCA USA is excited to announce that Dr. Reagan Flowers will join us as our Google Grant Technical Lead. Dr. Flowers is a leader in STEM education, with a focus on underserved and underrepresented populations. She is an entrepreneur, social change agent, pioneer, innovator, and a leading thinker in the field of STEM education and STEM talent pipeline development. As a disruptor, she is changing the way people visualize, conceptualize, and experience STEM. Dr. Flowers is founder of C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc., and Chief Knowledge Officer for Education Consulting Services, LLC. Her philanthropic efforts reach more than 42 countries, with nearly $10M in services delivered to underserved and underrepresented minority populations and where access is provided to immeasurable information and economic opportunities. Dr. Flowers holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Texas Southern University, an M.A. in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University of Texas, and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership/Systems from the Union Institute and University.
YWCA USA is excited to welcome this thought leader and innovator as our Google Grant Technical Lead. We know that Dr. Flowers will be an asset to YWCA in strengthening and growing YWCA’s footprint in STEM education. |
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October Public Policy Webinar: 2020 Census
Our Public Policy and Advocacy team will host their monthly webinar on Wednesday, October 23rd. The webinar will focus on opportunities to engage in the 2020 Census, YWCA USA’s 2020 Census toolkit, and actions your local association can take to get involved in federal advocacy. Please register next Wednesday's PPA webinar here. |
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New Gender Neutral Task Force - Application to Join
YWCA USA is seeking applications from local association leaders interested in serving on a gender neutral task force to convene in December 2019. This group will focus on ensuring that YWCA bylaws align with legal requirements and best practices as it pertains to the YWCA’s current single gender governance and membership status as codified in the bylaws. The task force will determine potential bylaw changes to be proposed to the YWCA USA Board for their review and approval at the June 2020 YWCA Annual Membership Meeting. The task force application deadline is this Monday, October 21st. For more information, including the application process, please click here. |
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Host a Splash & Dash with USA Triathlon!
USA Triathlon is kicking off their Splash & Dash Series for 2020, and they invite any YWCA with a swimming pool to host an USAT Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series event to engage athletes ages 7-15 in your community. Applications will be accepted through November 15th and you can register an event here. |
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Financial Sustainability Cohort: Call for Applications
YWCA USA is pleased to announce the launch of a Financial Sustainability Cohort, facilitated by Spectrum Nonprofit Consulting. This cohort will engage a select number of local associations through virtual and in-person sessions focused on financial leadership and management. There will also be one-on-one coaching available during the program. In-person sessions provide cross network learning and the chance to cultivate valuable relationships among associations. The cohort will meet monthly between March and June of 2020, which include two mandatory in-person sessions. Travel stipends are available for eligible associations. To learn more details about the program and complete the online application please visit the Financial Sustainability Cohort Informational Page.
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Google JAM Session
YWCA of Boulder County, along with Google and Hispanic Heritage Foundation, held their second of three Google JAM Sessions on Monday. The initiative teaches coding to disadvantaged students aged 9-14, designed to spark interest in STEM fields among under-represented groups. YWCA Boulder and YWCA Greater Los Angeles are the first two YWCA associations chosen to pilot YWCA’s STEM E3 (Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship) program. YWCA USA will expand this program to 13 associations by January 2020
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Governance Fundamentals Webinar
Register now for our upcoming Governance 101 webinar on Thursday, November 14 at 2 p.m. ET. Strong governance and a positive board/CEO partnership are important characteristics of highly successful local associations. Local association board members and CEOs/EDs are encouraged to attend. This one-hour webinar will cover volunteer governance in the nonprofit sector, the legal duties of board members, 10 key roles and responsibilities of board members, questions board members should ask, resources available, and more. |
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YWCA 101 Webinar
Register now for YWCA 101 on Tuesday, November 12, at 2 p.m. ET. This webinar is a 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. |
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Save the Date: Communications Open Office Hour
In an effort to better equip local associations to further your impact and better tell the stories of the great work you do, our communications team is offering an open office hour. Our first "Office Hour" is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th from 3 - 4 p.m. ET. We will be available to answer questions relating to communications strategy, the brand guide, digital media and more. Register for the event here. |
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YWCA Employment Opportunities
Make sure to check out all of the YWCA employment opportunities listed on our jobs center.
Each week we will include ED/CEO postings for YWCA associations.
YWCA Orange County (CA)
YWCA Utah |
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Important Dates
- October 21: Gender Neutral Task Force Application Deadline
- October 23: Public Policy Webinar "Census 2020"
- October 24: YWCA USA Communications Open Office Hour
- November 7: YWConnect 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET & YWCA University Registration Opens
- November 12: YWCA 101 Webinar
- November 14: Governance 101 Webinar
- January 20: Stand Against Racism: Campaign Launch
- April 23 – 26: Stand Against Racism
Questions about what you read today? Contact communications@ywca.org.
Be sure to follow YWCA USA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. |