Giving Tuesday Templates for YMCA

Idea 1

🏊 Swim-a-Thon Challenge

Members swim laps while supporters pledge per lap completed. Set a goal (500 laps = new pool equipment), track progress live, and celebrate with a community BBQ.

Idea 2

🎯 Skills Sponsor Drive

Let donors "sponsor" specific programs—$50 funds swim lessons, $100 covers youth basketball, $200 supports senior fitness. Show real impact with simple donation tiers.

Idea 3

💪 Membership Match Campaign

Challenge your community to help provide free memberships for families in need. Match donors with recipients through heartfelt stories and updates on lives changed.

Idea 4

💪 Healthy Habits Challenge

Host a "Healthy Habits Challenge" where community members log workouts, classes, or wellness activities. Sponsors pledge per activity completed, funding youth programs or equipment upgrades.

Idea 5

🏗️ Build Our Y Together

Create donation tiers for facility improvements—$25 updates locker rooms, $75 funds new equipment, $150 sponsors a family membership. Show progress with photos and impact stories.

Idea 6

🤝 Community Champions

Run a "Community Champions" campaign where local businesses sponsor specific programs or spaces. Feature sponsors prominently while raising funds for operations and scholarships.