YMCA Day of Giving

YMCA Day of Giving: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

The YMCA Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge designed to add new donors, engage Y members and share our organization’s culture of philanthropy through individual, grassroots outreach efforts. At the mid-point of the 2025 Annual Campaign, our goals are to raise funds for the community through individual gifts and by cultivating new donors.

Before the Challenge

• Find the campaign you wish to raise money for below and click on "Become a Fundraiser."
  • A.E. Finley YMCA
  • Alexander Family, Poyner and Southeast Raleigh YMCAs
  • Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
  • Chatham Park YMCA
  • Durham YMCAs
  • East Triangle YMCA
  • Ingram Family YMCA
  • Kerr Family YMCA
  • Kraft Family YMCA
  • Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCA 
  • Poole Family YMCA
  • YMCA Association Resource Center (Join your Department Team)
  • YMCA at Knightdale Station
• Make sure you're following the YMCA of the Triangle on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Familiarize yourself with digital assets and templates available below
• Compile your list of donors that you plan to reach out to on behalf of the YMCA

During Challenge

• Make your gift
• Contact as many donors as possible on your assigned list and/or prior donors
• Utilize phone calls, texts, emails and Classy to make the ask
• Access digital assets and templates needed to make the ask
• Like, share and comment on YMCA social media content as it is posted on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

After Challenge

• Thank your donors
• The Y will send a thank you video to all donors
• Evaluate what donors we still need to contact and/or follow up with throughout the remainder of the Annual Campaign
• Start a list of things that went well and opportunities for future improvement

YMCA Day of Giving Toolkit

Graphics

• Social profile: Day of Giving logo
• Social images
  • Improving Health Outcomes
  • Supporting Education
  • Developing Changemakers
  • Strengthening Families
• Social story post: Bingo board challenge

Social Media/Text Prompts

A fitness class at the Y is more than exercise—it’s a step toward better health and stronger community. On Oct. 22, join me in giving so everyone can be healthier through YMCA programs and partnerships.
➡️ Give at [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

From homework help to leadership at camp, the Y gives kids and teens the tools to bounce back, thrive and lead. On Oct. 22, I’m supporting YMCA Day of Giving to help develop the next generation of resilient changemakers.
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

At the Y, no one stands alone. From friendship in group exercise to belonging in youth programs, the Y connects people of all ages. On Oct. 22, give with me to make sure no one is lonely in our community.
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

The YMCA of the Triangle is building a future where everyone is healthier, children and teens are more resilient and no one is lonely. On Oct. 22, every gift to YMCA Day of Giving makes that vision real.
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

Swim lessons turn into confidence. A game becomes resilience. A class creates connection. On Oct. 22, I’m giving during YMCA Day of Giving to ensure the Y is truly a Community for a Lifetime.
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

In just 24 hours⏳, we can change lives. On Oct. 22, join me for YMCA Day of Giving—together we can make sure everyone is healthier, kids and teens are resilient and no one is lonely.
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 

The Y has been there for me, and I want it to be there for others—for health, for resilience, for belonging. 🙌 On Oct. 22, I’m proud to give during YMCA Day of Giving. Will you join me?
➡️ [link]
#ydayofgiving #ymca 
 

Email Prompts

Email Draft 1

Subject Line Options:
One Day. A Lifetime of Impact.
Join me for YMCA Day of Giving on Oct. 22

Body:
Hi [Name],

The YMCA has always been a part of my life. [Insert your personal Y story here—maybe a swim lesson, summer camp, wellness class or a connection that made a difference.]

On Wednesday, October 22, I’m joining YMCA Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising effort to ensure the Y continues to be a place where We all Belong.

Together, we can make sure that:

•    Improve health outcomes for people of all ages
•    Support education and youth development
•    Strengthen families
•    Develop the next generation of resilient changemakers

I hope you’ll join me in making a gift on Oct. 22. Every dollar goes directly to programs that improve health, support education, strengthen families and develop changemakers across the Triangle.

👉 Give here: [Insert link]

Thank you for considering this. A small act of generosity today can have a lifetime of impact.

With gratitude,
[Your Name]

 
Email Draft 2

Subject Line Options:
From ordinary to extraordinary—with your help
Why I’m giving on YMCA Day of Giving

Body:
Dear [Name],

At the Y, ordinary moments become extraordinary. A swim lesson turns into confidence. A game becomes resilience. A class creates belonging.

I know this firsthand. [Insert your Y story here—something that shows how the Y made a difference for you or someone you love.]

That’s why I’m supporting YMCA Day of Giving on Wednesday, October 22. It’s a one-day opportunity to come together and fund the programs that change lives across the Triangle.

Your gift will help:
•    Improve health outcomes for people of all ages
•    Support education and youth development
•    Strengthen families
•    Develop the next generation of resilient changemakers

Will you join me? Every gift—large or small—helps build a community where We all Belong.

👉 Donate here: [Insert link]

Thank you for making the ordinary extraordinary with me.

Warmly,
[Your Name]