November 9, 2017
We are pleased the share the following YWCA USA updates:
Election Results
Tuesday’s elections held many exciting firsts for women and communities of color. Read our blog detailing some of these historic wins. Special congrats to YWCA’s own Rachelle Hilliker from YWCA Great Lakes Bay who was elected to Bay City, Michigan’s Commission to represent the 5th Ward.
#GivingTuesday on Facebook
Did you know that on #GivingTuesday, Facebook and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching up to $2 million of funds raised on Facebook for U.S. nonprofits? Facebook is also waiving all fees for donations made to nonprofits on Facebook this #GivingTuesday. Be sure to make the most of #GivingTuesday, check out the toolkit.
Bi-Weekly Policy Update
Read the latest policy update to stay informed about what’s happening on Capitol Hill.
Website Update
In an effort to bring you more information regarding the upcoming transition to Luminate Online from Sphere, Blackbaud has partnered with YWCA USA to create a new website full of information about the new solution. Here you will find news about the process, pricing, and design examples.
For existing Sphere customers – you may receive a communication from Blackbaud about switching over to the new solution. We understand this can be a big decision to make. If you have additional concerns that are not addressed in the informational site, please reach out to webmaster@ywca.org.
Important Dates
- November 13: Money Monday Creating the WIN-WIN-WIN! with Molly Silverman (YWCA Metropolitan Chicago)
- November 28: YWCA 101, an introductory webinar to YWCA USA
- November 1 – December 15: ACA Health Care Open Enrollment Period. Visit HealthCare.gov to enroll and getAmericacovered.org for tips and tools.
- April 26 – 29: Stand Against Racism
- June 5 – 8: 2018 Leadership & Capacity Building Institute in San Antonio, TX
Questions about what you read today? Contact communications@ywca.org.
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