Fundraise
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for the Y and helping us bring programs for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to more of our neighbors.
Your fundraising will support the YMCA of Austin’s Annual Giving Campaign. This is the primary effort of the Y to raise the critical funds needed to support financial assistance and to expand programming.
The YMCA of Austin is proud to serve nearly 100,000 members and 30,000 program participants annually. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we also provide financial assistance to ensure that everyone can access our programs, regardless of the ability to pay.
The driving force behind the Annual Giving Campaign is our community of dedicated staff and volunteers helping to share the mission of the Y. These supporters and volunteers are called Community Champions. Alongside branch volunteers, they belong to the Cause Squad.
Become a Community Champion
Community Champions raise critical funds by asking their networks to support the Y. Most of our Community Champions’ fundraising takes place leading up to Amplify Austin (March 5-6, 2020) and our Annual Campaign (March 5-April 16) although Community Champions may also fundraise around special events, birthdays, and holidays.
Your goal amount is set by you – we are just grateful for your support! You may choose to fundraise on Amplify Austin, our fundraising platform, or offline – it’s up to you. When you sign up, you’ll receive a fundraising toolkit, support from our team and your own digital fundraising page! You’ll also be invited to special appreciation events, which are great ways to meet other Community Champions and learn more about the Y’s work.
To get involved, please fill out the Interest Form.
Questions? Contact Kristin Dunn, Director of Development, at Kristin.dunn@austinymca.org or 512-322-9622.
2020 Annual Giving Campaign | Fundraising Resources
We are so grateful to each and every campaigner helping raise funds to support financial assistance at the YMCA of Austin! Below are resources to help you get started!
2020 Campaign Materials
Annual Giving Campaign Volunteer Handbook
Annual Giving Campaign Brochure
Annual Giving Campaign Pledge Form
Templates
Annual Giving Campaign E-mail Templates
Examples of How Your Gift Makes an Impact
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