We Won the Prestigious "Small Budget Star" Award

We are proud to announce that the North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) has honored us with the esteemed "Small Budget Star" award. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to excellence in communication and fundraising efforts.

NAYDO, in partnership with YMCA of the USA and YMCA Canada, is renowned for its commitment to inspiring and strengthening the YMCA's philanthropic culture worldwide. The "Small Budget Star" award expressly acknowledges YMCA organizations that have developed innovative communication campaigns to inform, educate, or persuade specific audiences about the Y's cause, impact, or initiatives while operating within a budget of $5,000 or less.

Our communication campaign demonstrated exceptional creativity and efficiency, utilizing only $4,676 of resources to raise over $1.5 million. What sets this campaign apart is that no agencies or outside contractors were involved in its creation. Instead, all components were meticulously crafted in-house, with stories narrated by one of our four impact ambassadors, each of whom is a member or program participant at the YMCA.

Rosabeth Ward, Vice President of Mission Advancement, accepted the award on our behalf. This year, the presentation occurred at the annual NAYDO Conference, a highly anticipated event drawing international participation, held in Denver, Colorado. The "Small Budget Star" award is one of only five bestowed at the conference, making this achievement particularly prestigious.

Experience one of the award-winning stories firsthand: