Ways To Give
A collective gift from your corporation, foundation, or organization will have a tremendous impact on YWCA Madison. Whether you are considering a gift where you are the sole decision maker or part of a larger collective of individuals, there is an opportunity for you to get involved in our community.
Thank you for considering using your philanthropic power to show your commitment to a future where every voice is heard, every story is valued, and every individual thrives.
Organizational Opportunities
“In partnership with our corporate and faith communities, we can reinvest in the individuals who make us one city. We are grateful that our partners continue to show up for us in countless ways. Their gifts of money and items serve as a positive affirmation that they trust us to carry out our mission.”
― Jen Davie, Director of Development and Marketing
Discover the many ways your corporation, foundation, civic organization, or religious organization can impact the YWCA Madison community.
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Direct Giving
A gift towards YWCA Madison’s program provides an immediate impact to our community. Many organizations such as yours thrive becuase of community. Re-investing back into the community shares our reciprocal partnership.
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Donation Drive
Are you looking to host a donation drive of money or in-kind gifts? YWCA Madison is grateful to be the recipient of a donation drive in our honor. Check out our wish lists if you are interested in collecting items on behalf of our programs. If you are interested in collecting funds from your community, and donating them to us, you can mail donations to our office.
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Sponsorship
YWCA Madison hosts multiple events throughout the year. If you are looking to receive public recognition with your gift, sponsoring an event would be a good fit.
Our team will discuss the variety of opportunities and help find a sponsorship package that is right for you.
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Corporate Matching Gifts
Many corporations match their employees donations to local nonprofit organizations. YWCA Madison is proud to be the recipient of many of these matches. If your company matches gifts and needs support in adding us to the list, reach out and get started today.
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Day of Giving
We are honored that you are considering hosting a day of giving in your workplace or organization. You won’t need anything from us to plan your day but we would appreciate hearing how you are including us. Reach out to the YWCA Madison team today to share how you are organizing your day of giving.
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Create Your Own Giving Path
Philanthropy is a unique and giving through your foundation, organization or corporation is no different. Our team is here to help you envision what a meaningful partnership with YWCA Madison would look like.
At YWCA Madison, our Development and Marketing team is deeply committed to advancing our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We are here to build meaningful connections, raise vital resources, and share the powerful stories that drive our work forward. Whether we’re engaging donors, amplifying community voices, or crafting messages that reflect our values, everything we do is rooted in service to our mission. We’re proud to support every corner of the organization—and we’re here to help you connect, contribute, and be part of lasting change.
We are here to help
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Danielle Bassing
Development Manager
From intern to Volunteer & Events Coordinator—and now Development Manager—she’s grown her deep knowledge of our community and passion for equity to help ensure every gift is honored with transparency and gratitude.
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Myxee Thao
Marketing and Communications Manager
Starting at YWCA Madison, Myxee began in our Leadership and Movement Building department. Today, as Marketing and Communications Manager, she brings that same movement-rooted lens to storytelling—connecting hearts and voices through every message we share.
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Mya Williams
Donor Relations Manager
A former Restorative Justice Coordinator with YWCA Madison, her work with youth and community now shapes how she builds meaningful relationships with you—centering care, trust, and connection in every donor experience.
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Jen Davie
Director of Development and Marketing
Jen serves as our Interim Development Director providing steady, mission-driven leadership through a pivotal season of transition and growth. Under her guidance, we are reimagining what fundraising looks like—centering equity, strengthening relationships, and aligning every act of giving with the work of collective liberation.