YWCA USA

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

YWCA USA provides advocacy, programs and services to eliminate racism, empower women and promote health, safety, dignity, and justice for women, girls, and communities of color through a nationwide network.

Target Customer

{"Women and girls seeking empowerment and safety","Families and communities of color","Local YWCA associations and their constituents","Donors and philanthropic funders","Policymakers and advocates"}

Key Differentiator

Longstanding national nonprofit with 165+ years of history and a nationwide network of 193 local associations delivering integrated programs and advocacy across three core focus areas (Racial Justice & Civil Rights, Empowerment & Economic Advancement, Health & Safety).

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly specified for implementation; available impact data is from 2022 and ongoing campaigns/programs are described as ongoing nationwide efforts.

Pain Points

1Racism and civil rights challenges affecting women, girls, and communities of color
2Limited economic empowerment and opportunity for women and families
3Violence and safety risks, including domestic and sexual violence, with inadequate support systems

Key Features

1Racial Justice & Civil Rights programs and education
2Empowerment & Economic Advancement programs for women and girls
3Health & Safety programs, including Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
4Child Care services and programming
5Advocacy and national campaigns to influence policy and public awareness
6Find Your YWCA and Local Associations to connect with community programs

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CEO
2Board of Directors

Client Results

1In 2022, 136 local associations served 997,454 people through 860 programs
271% of people served are people of color
359% of those served are women and girls

Competitive Advantages

1Extensive nationwide network of local associations (193) enabling local impact at scale
2Significant history and credibility (165+ years) demonstrating sustained community engagement
3Integrated focus on three core areas—Racial Justice, Empowerment/Economic Advancement, Health & Safety—combining programs with advocacy
4Active national campaigns and advocacy that complement local program delivery

Key Benefits

1Advancement of racial justice and civil rights

2Empowerment and economic opportunities for women and girls

3Protection and safety from gender-based violence

4Access to child care services and programming

5Advocacy influence on policy at federal, state, and local levels

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A national nonprofit organization delivering programs and advocacy to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, through three focus areas and a network of local associations.

Target Market

Women, girls, and families served by local YWCA associations across the United States; donors and policymakers supporting YWCA programs and advocacy

Unique Value Proposition

A historic, nationwide network delivering integrated programming and advocacy across three focused domains—racial justice, empowerment/economic advancement, and health/safety—driven by local associations and national campaigns.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Donations, philanthropy and grants (nonprofit model; no product pricing specified)

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