Will You Help Us Meet the Moment?
Our goal is to raise $1.5 million by December 2026, ensuring that YWCA Delaware can continue providing safe housing, 24/7 support for survivors, economic empowerment, and leadership development for women and families.
To ensure uninterrupted support to the clients we serve and our community during these uncertain times, we are launching a Resilience Fund and invite you to join us for this one-time special campaign.
This fund, managed by Delaware Community Foundation, will help sustain essential services for those we currently serve—and prepare us to meet the growing needs of many more. Funds will only be released with Board approval when significant funding gaps arise.
Leslie Stanford, Honorary YWCA Delaware Board Member
“I don't like the current climate and a lot of people are getting hurt. I can't stop it all but this is my way to do my piece. I want to stand for helping people.”
Founder’s Circle Members
as of December 1, 2025
Inspiration Match Members
$50,000 and above
Pamela Finkelman
Ellen Marie Nobles-Harris
Leslie Stanford
Members
Anonymous
Betty B. Garrett
Patricia Grant
Melissa Gonville
Catherine Holcomb
Tavanya Lockett
Grace Messner
Beth Minker
Judy Papperhagen
Diane Rogerson
Ruth Sokolowski
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Our Challenge
Non-profits serving underserved communities, including YWCA Delaware, are facing significant uncertainty. Much of our housing and life-saving client interventions rely on federal support, and without a plan to safeguard these services, we risk losing programs that protect thousands of Delawareans.
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Our Goal
Our goal is to raise $1.5 million by December 2026, ensuring that YWCA Delaware can continue to provide safe housing, 24/7 support for survivors, economic empowerment, and leadership development for women and families.
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Current Stage
During this quiet phase, we are building a Founder’s Circle — a group of donors whose gifts will anchor the campaign. Every gift made before February 2026 will be recognized as part of the Founder’s Circle. And for those able to do more, gifts of $50,000 or greater serve as an Inspiration Match, multiplying the impact of every donor who follows in the public phase next year.
Giving Glossary
Required Minimum Distribution from an IRA account
For those 70 ½ and older, consult a financial advisor about using your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA account to donate. An attorney or financial consultant can explain the details of the tax law and how the RMD can meet your giving goals. The good news is, within yearly limits, charitable donations made from the RMD can reduce income tax.
Simple and convenient: Checks and Credit Cards
Send a check for the amount you wish to donate to: YWCA Delaware, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 515, Wilmington, DE 19801
or scroll down to give with your credit card online. You can also call and provide a credit card number over the phone.
Publicly traded securities
No capital gains tax is due on appreciated assets given to a qualified charity. Your financial advisor or broker can arrange a transfer of designated securities or other assets including real estate or art works.
Donor Advised Funds
Open a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to plan your giving over the long term. Tax advantages begin when you make the initial fund deposit, but the giving can be strategically managed for years and assets can be added to the fund at any time. The Delaware Community Fund, for example, can help you manage your DAF and make donations at your discretion.
Questions?
Please contact Beth Minker, Director of Philanthropy, at bminker@ywcade.org or call 302-655-0039, ext. 223 to talk about what it could look like for you to be part of the Founder’s Circle.
Your leadership now will help us meet this moment and sustain essential services, no matter what changes in funding come our way.
