Annual Campaign

The Annual Campaign is YWCA Elgin’s largest community giving effort of the year. Our goal is to raise $40,000 by December 31st to help sustain the wide range of programs and services we provide, from early childhood education and youth leadership to workforce development and family support.

Unlike grants or restricted funding, Annual Campaign gifts are flexible. They enable us to meet urgent needs, keep programs affordable, and respond promptly to new challenges that arise in our community. Every contribution, regardless of its size, directly strengthens YWCA Elgin’s ability to empower families, support equity, and create opportunities for growth.

By giving to the Annual Campaign, you join a community of supporters who believe in our mission and want to make a lasting impact. Together, we can ensure that YWCA Elgin continues to be a place of hope, support, and opportunity for all.

Become An Ambassador

As an Annual Campaign Ambassador, you play a vital role in helping us share the mission of YWCA Elgin and inspire support for the programs that build stronger futures for women, children, and families in our community. Ambassadors are passionate advocates who use their voices, networks, and creativity to spread the word about the campaign and encourage giving.

What Ambassadors Do:

  • Share campaign messages with friends, family, coworkers, and community members.

  • Use personal stories or YWCA Elgin’s client impact stories to show how donations make a difference.

  • Post on social media, send texts or emails, or make personal asks to encourage others to give.

  • Set a fundraising goal and lead by example by making your own campaign contribution.

  • Help us amplify the theme: “Stronger Futures Start Here.”

We Make It Easy:
Ambassadors receive access to a Campaign Toolkit that includes: Pre-designed graphics and branded materials; Sample social media posts, emails, and text messages; Impact stories from YWCA Elgin clients to share; Talking points and guidance to help you make the biggest impact.

Fundraising Made Simple:
We are using the Givebutter fundraising platform, which allows Ambassadors to create their own personal donation page to share with their networks. Ambassadors are also welcome to collect donations by cash or check and turn them into YWCA Elgin. (Please make all checks payable to YWCA Elgin.)

To become an Ambassador, click the “Become an Ambassador” button below. This will take you to the Givebutter website—just click the “Fundraise” button to get started.

By becoming an Ambassador, you are not only fundraising—you are opening doors for opportunity, hope, and stronger futures in Elgin.

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