Host a Community Fundraiser for YWCA South Hampton Roads!
Community fundraisers like partnships with Free Life LLC and California Pizza Kitchen allow YWCA South Hampton Roads to help our community.
Big or small, every effort makes a difference.
Are you planning an event on your own? Do you represent an organization or business? We appreciate you as a part of “YW”! Your third-party community fundraiser raises awareness, friends, and funds to help women in your community.
Are you planning an event on your own?
Do you represent an organization or business?
We appreciate you as a part of “YW”! Your third-party community fundraiser raises awareness, friends, and funds to help women in your community.
Your support creates a safer community.
Community Fundraisers FAQ
What is a Community Fundraiser?
A community fundraiser is a third-party fundraising initiative brought forward by an individual(s), community group, service club, or business external to YWCA South Hampton Roads to raise money through a planned activity designed, managed, and financially resourced by the external participants.
- The activity is independent of YWCA South Hampton Roads; however, all or a portion of the net proceeds generated are donated to YWCA South Hampton Roads
- Any reimbursable expenses must be approved prior to being incurred
- All planning, implementation, staffing, and management of the event are executed by the external participants
What will YWCA South Hampton Roads Provide?
YWCA SHR works together with you on community fundraisers! We provide:
- Approved YWCA SHR logo and signage
- YWCA SHR staff member or volunteer to attend the event or check presentation, if applicable
- Tax receipt according to the United States Office of Internal Revenue
- Listing on the YWCA SHR website, social media and/or event calendar
Fundraising Tips
Engage YOUR community for the fundraiser!
We encourage you to work with your friends, co-workers, or employees to come up with new ideas for your fundraising event, something your group will get excited about.
Also, remember to share your fundraising event with family, friends, and co-workers on your social –media platforms of choice: Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok – and tag YW (@ywcashr).
Fundraising Event Ideas:
- Play a sports tournament
- Hold a “jeans day” in your office
- Enjoy a dinner or luncheon with your friends and ask them to make a donation to YWCA SHR
- Host an event at your favorite establishment
- Make a donation in honor of your birthday or someone you love
How do I get started?
Teamwork makes the dream work for community fundraisers!
Once you’ve determined that you’d like to hold a fundraiser to benefit YWCA SHR, contact our development department as soon as possible so that we can review your application.
This is your event, but we are here to provide guidance and ensure appropriate representation of the YWCA SHR brand.