Get Involved

YWCA Volunteers, Human Services, YWCA Madison

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Madison

  1. Donate

  2. Join Empowerment Society

  3. YWCA Madison Merchandise

  4. Other Ways to Give

Donate ↘

Ways to Donate to YWCA Madison

  • Thank you for standing with us! YWCA Madison’s values are Humanity, Community, Growth and Restoration. These values are woven into our programs and organizational practices. We focus on empowering the individuals and families who access our services in housing & shelter,  job training & transportation, race & gender equity, and restorative justice.

    Through your gift, you support YWCA Madison’s historic mission. YWCA Madison is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

    Your support is more important than ever!

    You are our community and our partner in change. Thank you for supporting our mission, our values, and the thousands of people we serve annually through over 20 programs.

  • Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future
    Members of YWCA Madison’s Legacy Society are individuals who are part of the history of YWCA Madison and want to do more for the future by leaving a gift from their estate. These thoughtful and passionate people plan to leave the world a better place through their legacy gifts. With a legacy gift, individuals of even modest means can help preserve and expand the mission and work of YWCA Madison for future generations.

    YWCA Madison is often the recipient of gifts that were planned years before we received them. Many times we are unaware that these planned gifts existed and were not able to fully thank and recognize these caring people for their generosity.

    YWCA Madison’s Legacy Society was established to provide the opportunity for our thoughtful donors to make a lasting gift for the future and to be honored in the present for their generosity and vision. The YWCA Madison Legacy Society provides recognition for those who have included YWCA Madison in their estate plans. Membership includes invitations to events, an opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with YWCA Madison’s CEO, and acknowledgment in YWCA Madison’s Annual Report.

    Legacy Society Membership
    Membership in the Legacy Society is open to any individual or couple who includes gifts to YWCA Madison, Inc. in their estate plans. Membership in the Society may be obtained by making a planned gift in any of the following ways:

    • A bequest in your will, directing a percentage of your estate, fixed amount, or contingency statement which will direct an eventual gift to YWCA Madison, Inc.

    • Creating a trust or life estate agreement that eventually directs all or part of the principal or earnings to YWCA Madison, Inc.

    • Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity to benefit YWCA Madison, Inc. We encourage you to consult with your financial adviser, estate planner, and tax professional to assist you in making a thoughtful and effective estate plan. Working with these professionals will help you to fully evaluate personal and family issues of importance to you as well as your wishes for any charitable donation to YWCA Madison, Inc.

    Have you included YWCA Madison, Inc. in your estate plans or want to learn more about Legacy Society? Contact Taylor Raether at 608-395-2193 or traether@ywcamadison.org.

  • YWCA Madison accepts gifts of stock through a broker. Donating stock can have tax-savings benefits for donors and may avoid capital gains tax in some instances. Donors can receive a tax deduction for your contribution to the extent allowed by law.

    Please give the following information to your broker:

    Investment Custodian: Robert W. Baird & Co
    DTC #:  0547
    FFC To: 8408-4784, YWCA of Madison, Inc.


    Please inform YWCA Madison of your donation after you have completed your request to your broker. We will inform Robert W. Baird & Co. of your stock transfer. Contact Jen Davie, Director of Development, at jdavie@ywcamadison.org.

Join Empowerment Society ↘

Empowerment Society members truly support the YWCA Madison’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. They’ve turned that passion into a long-term commitment to moving our work forward by making a five-year annual pledge of $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000. By making a multi-year pledge, YWCA Madison can count on incoming, sustained funding.

Empowerment Society members enjoy several benefits.

  • Invitations to special Empowerment Society events throughout the year.

  • Special recognition in the YWCA Madison annual report.

  • Opportunities to meet with the YWCA Madison’s CEO.

  • Invitations to special program activities such as program graduation ceremonies and speaker’s receptions.

  • No additional solicitations throughout the year, but members will be included in event ticket mailings.

For donors under the age of 35, you can join the Society by making a five-year annual pledge of $500 or more.

Brighter Futures Society

$1,000 per year
for 5 years

Pledge of $5,000

$5,000 per year
for 5 years

Pledge of $25,000


$2,000 per year
for 5 year

Pledge of $10,000

$500 per year
for 5 years

Brighter Futures Pledge:

Pledge of $2,500

(Available to donors 35 years or younger.)

For More Information

Taylor Raether
Donor Relations Manager

YWCA Madison Merchandise

Looking for a creative way to support YWCA Madison? You can wear your support with an official t-shirt or tote bag! Be an advocate and raise awareness by helping us spread our message. YWCA Madison merchandise makes a great gift for friends, parents, teachers, siblings, caregivers, or anyone else you know who is also passionate about empowering women and eliminating racism.

Other Ways to Give ↘

Support YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women!

We welcome your donation either online or in the mail. To make a tax-deductible donation by mail, please complete and print out this donation form and mail it with your check or money order (made out to “YWCA Madison”) to our Development team:

YWCA Madison
Development Department
101 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53703

Mail Your Gift:

Making a Gift of Stock, Bonds or Mutual Funds:

YWCA Madison accepts gifts of stock through a broker. Donating stock can have tax-savings benefits for donors and may avoid capital gains tax in some instances. Donors can receive a tax deduction for your contribution to the extent allowed by law.

Please give the following information to your broker:
Investment Custodian: Robert W. Baird & Co
DTC #:  0547
FFC To: 8408-4784, YWCA of Madison, Inc.

Please inform YWCA Madison of your donation after you have completed your request to your broker. We will inform Robert W. Baird & Co. of your stock transfer. Contact Jen Davie, Director of Development, at jdavie@ywcamadison.org.

Wish List:

YWCA Madison maintains several different lists to assist donors in providing in-kind items the women and families we serve need the most. The Wishlist is where you can find these items if you are interested in donating new or gently used items.

Any questions regarding In-Kind donations or donations from our Wishlist may be directed to Danielle Bassing at dbassing@ywcamadison.org.