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Welcome! We're excited to offer this 2023 Donor Engagement Program to help you connect donors to your mission and raise the funds to support your important programs. Please complete the information below and we'll get started!

2023 Appeals Include:

  • Summer (Available April 4)
  • Year-End (Available October 2)

Pricing: $1,000 each*

*YMCAs who participated in the 2020, 2021, or 2022 Donor Engagement Program and/or the 2020, 2021, or 2022
Virtual Annual Giving Academy receive a 20% discount. ($800 for each appeal)

After you complete the form, we'll send you a contract. Once you sign and return it, a DBD team member will reach out to talk through next steps and schedule for appeals. We're looking forward to working with you!

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