Your gift enables YWCA Northwestern Illinois to continue providing programs and services to more than 13,500 individuals, children, and families each month — including child care subsidy, computer skills training, economic empowerment, support for newcomers to our community, quality child care resources, and initiatives that promote opportunity for all.

Thank you for your support of the families we serve and our mission: eliminating racism and empowering women.

Donate Online

From our website, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

• Make a one-time gift
• Become a sustaining member* and pledge your monthly gift
• Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special

Mail Your Gift

YWCA Northwestern Illinois
Attn: Gifts
4990 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

Planned or Legacy Gifts

Leaving a gift to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois in your estate provides a way to impact women and families for generations to come. Bequests can provide tax benefits and provide the YWCA with critical resources to fulfil its mission into the future. Some answers to common questions can be found here.

If you or your attorney would like YWCA NWIL to provide you with additional information that is specific to your goal and interest, please contact Denise Noe, funddevelopment@ywcanwil.org or 815-316-6123.

If you have included a bequest for YWCA Northwestern Illinois in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.

Gifts of Stock

Donating stocks allows you to make investment and tax decisions with your financial advisor that may provide benefits to you for your charitable deduction. If you would like to make a gift of stock, please contact the development office for stock transfer instructions at funddevelopment@ywcanwil.org or 815-316-6123.

Give from your IRA

If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you can rollover a gift directly to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois. IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income and if you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it.

Support YWCA Northwestern Illinois through your Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. DAF gifts allow you to direct giving to support the mission of the YWCA Northwestern Illinois and make an impact in our community while enjoying charitable tax benefits.

For More Information

If you have questions about any of our giving programs, please contact:

Fund Development: 815-316-6123

Funddevelopment@ywcanwil.org

Event / Corporate Sponsors

Join the community members and corporations providing time, expertise, and sponsorship dollars to the support of the YWCA Mission.  Let us work with you to find the event, sponsorship package or program which best suits your personal or company core values.

Leader Luncheon

YWCA Leader Luncheon: Women of Achievement is held annually on the first Monday in March, signifying the launch of Women’s History Month. The luncheon draws over 500 guests, features a keynote speaker, as well as the Bright Future Scholarship, La Voz Latina Scholarship and the Women of Achievement Awards. Past speakers include, Jill Abramson, Abigail Disney, Elizabeth Smart and Nontombi Naomi Tutu. For information about advertising and sponsorship, contact our  Fund Development office, 815-316-6126.