Host a Community Fundraiser for YWCA South Hampton Roads!
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Community Fundraisers: 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 community fundraiser raises awareness and funds for our programs! YWCA South Hampton Roads needs third-party, community fundraisers!
Because of YOU we serve the clients in our community.
Community Fundraisers FAQ
- What is a Third- Party Fundraiser?
- What will the YWCA Provide?
- Fundraising Tips
- How do I get started?
A third-party, community fundraiser is any fundraising initiative brought forward by an individual(s), community group, service club, or business external to YWCA that wishes to raise money through a planned activity designed, managed, and financially resourced by the external participants.
• The activity is independent of YWCA; however, all or a portion of the net proceeds generated are donated to the 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
YWCA South Hampton Roads works together with you on community fundraisers!
• Approved YWCA logo and signage
• YWCA 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 website event calendar
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. See below for a sampling of ideas. 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 others – and tag YW (@ywcashr).
• Host a wine or beer tasting event at your favorite establishment
• Play a sports tournament
• Hold a “jeans day” in your office
• Enjoy a dinner or luncheon for your friends and ask them to make a donation to YWCA South Hampton Roads
• Make a donation in honor of your birthday
Teamwork makes the dream work for community fundraisers!
Once you’ve determined that you’d like to hold a fundraiser to benefit YWCA, 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 brand.
Click here for more Third-party Fundraising guidelines and the application
