November 30, 2018
Impact Shares YWCA Women’s Empowerment ETF
On Tuesday, YWCA USA and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, with our partners Impact Shares and Equileap, hosted an event for stakeholders to learn more about the Impact Shares YWCA Women's Empowerment Exchange Traded Fund (WOMN ETF). We also joined a robust panel discussion on how to leverage capital to secure both social and financial returns, gathering over 60 participants to learn more about our social impact investment work and identify ways to engage corporations to empower women through private sector policies, investments and initiatives. We anticipate that local associations will receive more complete information by December 19 to assist your understanding and engagement of this effort.
New from the Resource Library
This month's new and updated YWCA Online Resource Library postings include budget development and sustainability tools; contingency plan guides; fundraising, board functioning, overall performance and social media strategies; links to presentations included at YWCA USA's recent Real Estate Summit; and an updated records retention chart. Descriptions and live links for new postings are in the New Postings Index. A desk reference guide, descriptions and live links for all resources are in the full Resource Library Index. Please contact Martha Breunig (mbreunig@ywca.org) about any resource library holdings or needs.
Join us in Protecting Immigrant Women, Children, and Families
Join YWCA USA in calling for the complete withdrawal of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency’s (USCIS) proposed changes to the immigration regulation “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds.” As an organization serving families, women, and children often in our most vulnerable communities, YWCA is concerned that the regulation changes in this proposed rule would cause major harm to immigrants, their families, and communities. We are particularly alarmed by the far-reaching effects of this proposed rule as it would restrict the ability of as many as 25.9 million individuals and families to access basic programs that safeguard their health care, nutrition, housing, and economic security. Please join YWCA USA in submitting public comments using our YWCA Template.
Giving Tuesday Updates
Giving Tuesday 2018 may be over, but we remain grateful for all you’ve given to advance our meaningful mission. 365 days a year, you compassionately partner with us to eliminate racism and empower women. We applaud your service and look forward to more impact, action and service in 2019. As part of our Giving Tuesday efforts, we partnered with the Washingtonian to spotlight the strength of our service delivery in local communities. Read more.
We loved seeing your great posts and messages on Giving Tuesday. Please also join us in celebrating some stand-out gifts to our YWCA sisters:
Governance Fundamentals Webinar for Board Members
All YWCA board members are encouraged to join us on December 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an introductory webinar session on governance fundamentals, to learn more about your role and responsibilities as a YWCA board member. Strong board governance and staff leadership, along with a healthy board-CEO partnership, are vital to the success of a YWCA. YWCA board members are the fiduciaries steering an organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, while ensuring their YWCA has adequate resources to advance its mission and fund operations. Register now.
Opportunity for YWCAs to feature amazing kids in your community
A large television network is looking for rock star kids to feature on a new TV series about inspiring kids across America, and they’re asking YWCA to help identify amazing kids between the ages of 8-12 who are making a significant impact (big or small) in their communities. If you know of any such kids who you think should be featured, fill this brief survey. More information about this opportunity is available in this one-pager.
Save the Date: Stand Against Racism 2019
Remember to make your calendars for April 25-28, 2019, for our upcoming Stand Against Racism campaign, YWCA’s signature campaign to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities. Stay tuned for the official theme announcement in December!
Important Dates
- December 15: Affordable Care Act Open enrollment period ends
- December 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Governance Fundamentals webinar for board members
- YW Connect on January 10 at 2:00 PM EST (Rescheduled from November 28)
- April 25-28: Stand Against Racism 2019
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