YWCA Evansville

06/15/2026

As we prepare for YWCA Evansville's 22nd Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon on August 26, we invite you to consider participating in one of our favorite traditions associated with this event: the Woman of Honor Sponsorship.

For a sponsorship of $500, you will receive:
• Two reserved tickets to the Women's Equality Day Luncheon
• The opportunity to honor a special woman in your life
• Your honoree's photo and name featured in a slideshow presentation during the event
• Your honoree's name printed in the event program

The Woman of Honor Sponsorship is a meaningful way to recognize a woman who has inspired you, mentored you, supported your family, strengthened our community, or made a lasting impact through her leadership, service, and compassion.

This year's luncheon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Chelsey R. Carter of the Yale School of Public Health, presenting "Carrying the World: The Unshakeable Spirit of Women Who Care." We will also celebrate the recipient of the 2026 Inspirational Leadership Award and commemorate Women's Equality Day, recognizing both the achievements of women and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

We hope you will join us in honoring the remarkable women who have shaped our lives and communities while supporting the mission of YWCA Evansville.

Tickets, sponsorships, and tables may be purchased online at: htps://womensequalityday.swell.gives

06/12/2026

YWCA is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer!
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Position Summary

YWCA Evansville seeks an experienced, visionary, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. The CEO serves as the chief strategist and spokesperson for the organization, providing leadership to advance the mission, strengthen community partnerships, ensure financial sustainability, and oversee high-quality programs and services.

For more than 115 years, YWCA Evansville has been a trusted community resource dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through programs including domestic violence services, emergency shelter, substance use recovery housing, youth development, and supportive services, YWCA Evansville serves hundreds of individuals and families annually throughout Southwest Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the organization.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish organizational priorities and goals.
• Ensure sound financial management, fiscal accountability, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant development, and community engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, governmental agencies, funders, and stakeholders.
• Oversee program operations to ensure excellence, compliance, and measurable impact.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing staff team.
• Serve as the public face and chief advocate of the organization.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, public sector, human services, healthcare, education, or related organization.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Successful fundraising, grant management, and resource development experience.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of governance and effective partnership with a Board of Directors.
• Experience/ knowledge of homeless issues, domestic violence, addiction, client advocacy, community resources and other high-risk populations desired.
• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and advancing opportunities for individuals and families.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

YWCA Evansville offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, pension plan, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than July 10, 2026 to:

Toni Hamilton, YWCA Board Chair
[email protected]

Be sure to include:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and alignment with the mission of YWCA Evansville and a brief statement outlining leadership philosophy, fundraising experience, and approach to community engagement

About YWCA Evansville

YWCA Evansville is a nonprofit organization with approximately 35 full-time and part-time employees serving hundreds of women, children, and families annually throughout Southwest Indiana. Programs include domestic violence services, emergency shelter, the YES! recovery residence, the Live Y’ers youth development and mentoring program, and supportive services designed to promote safety, stability, and long-term success.

YWCA Evansville is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

06/11/2026

Today, YWCA Evansville announces that Chief Executive Officer, Erika Taylor, has accepted the position of Vice President of Member Services with YWCA USA.

For more than 15 years, Erika has provided visionary leadership to YWCA Evansville, helping strengthen programs and services that support survivors of domestic violence, families facing housing instability, individuals in recovery, and youth throughout Southwest Indiana. Her dedication to our mission, our clients, and our community has left a lasting impact on this organization and the countless lives we serve.

“Erika's selection for this national leadership role is a testament to the vision, dedication, and impact she has demonstrated throughout her years of leadership at YWCA Evansville,” said Board Chair Toni Hamilton. “While we are saddened to see her leave her local role, we wholeheartedly support this exciting next step in her career and are incredibly proud that her talents will now benefit local YWCA associations across the country.”

Erika will remain actively engaged during a planned transition period over the summer to help ensure continuity and position YWCA Evansville for continued success.

“Serving as CEO of YWCA Evansville has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Taylor. “This organization, its mission, and the people we serve have profoundly shaped me. I am deeply grateful to the staff, board members, donors, volunteers, community partners, and clients who have been part of this journey.”

As we celebrate Erika's next chapter, we remain focused on our mission and the vital work ahead. We are grateful for the support of our community and look forward to continuing to empower individuals, strengthen families, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Please join us in congratulating Erika on this exciting opportunity with YWCA USA !

06/02/2026

Our shelter is full, temperatures are rising, and we could use your support with donations of box fans, reusable water bottles, and twin bed sheet sets. Simple water bottles like the ones in the link below are easy to clean in our shelter, but we appreciate any new or used water bottles you can send our way.

All donations can be dropped off or delivered to our downtown Evansville building at 118 Vine Street. We appreciate your support as we strive to empower individuals, strengthen families, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

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06/01/2026

Join us for Evansville's 22nd Annual Women's Equality Day Celebration on August 26th! Our keynote speaker, Dr. Chelsey R. Carter of The Yale School of Public Health will present “Carrying the World: The Unshakeable Spirit of Women Who Care.”

Tickets on sale now at: https://womensequalityday.swell.gives/

05/28/2026

Proud to stand alongside these incredible YWCA CEOs from South Bend, Lafayette, Muncie and Gary as part of the Indiana YWCA Collective here in Scottsdale, Arizona at the YWCA USA Leadership Summit. Today, we had the opportunity to present to peers from across the country about the power of collaboration and the transformative work happening through our Lilly Endowment-supported initiatives.

What makes this work so meaningful is that we are proving that when organizations come together sharing ideas, resources, strategies, and vision we can strengthen not only our individual YWCAs, but the entire movement. From leadership development and sustainability planning to innovative approaches that strengthen services for women, children, and families, this collaboration is helping position Indiana YWCAs for long-term impact.

Grateful for the chance to represent Indiana, learn from other leaders across the nation, and continue building partnerships that advance peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

— Erika Taylor, YWCA Evansville CEO

05/27/2026

Each year, our Grant a YWish campaign has supported a specific project - something visible, something tangible. From a new roof or kitchen to critical building repairs, your generosity has helped us care for the physical space that houses our mission.

This year, our focus is different.
This year, our call is to Keep the Promise.

For more than a century, YWCA Evansville has made a promise to this community: to be a place of safety, healing, and opportunity for women, children, and families.

Today, that promise is at risk. Funding is becoming more uncertain, and the cost of providing essential services continues to rise. The greatest need we face is not a single project. It is the ability to sustain the work itself.

Your support helps us keep that promise. It ensures that our doors remain open, our staff remain in place, and our programs continue to serve those who need us most.

It means safety for someone fleeing violence.
Stability for a woman rebuilding her life in recovery.
Opportunity for a child discovering their potential.

People like you make this possible.

We invite you to stand with us - to Keep the Promise and ensure that YWCA Evansville is here, showing up when it matters most.

Click here to help YWCA Evansville keep the promise:

Your support helps us keep the promise. It ensures that our doors remain open, our staff remain in place, and our programs continue to serve those who need us most.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

What an unforgettable evening!

Our 35th Annual Tribute to Achievement Dinner was a beautiful celebration of leadership, resilience, and community impact.

We were honored to recognize Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker, whose remarkable life story and decades of service embody perseverance, public service, and the power of mentorship. From humble beginnings to becoming a respected leader in our state, her journey is truly inspiring.

We also proudly celebrated our 2026 Berkley Ann Branson Young Women of Promise Scholarship recipients. Their determination and bright futures remind us why this work matters.

To our sponsors, donors, guests, bakers, volunteers, board members, and everyone who helped make this evening so special - "thank you!" Your generosity helps YWCA Evansville continue empowering individuals, strengthening families, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Enjoy these special moments from a truly meaningful night!

05/20/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Team McClintock of FC Tucker for generously adopting a room in the YWCA Evansville domestic violence shelter and turning it into a beautiful, comforting space for survivors and their children.

When families arrive at our shelter, they are often carrying fear, uncertainty, and trauma. The environment they enter matters deeply. Because of Team McClintock’s kindness and vision, one of our shelter rooms has been transformed into a warm, peaceful place that offers not just safety, but comfort, dignity, and hope.

These beautiful photos tell the story better than words ever could. 💜

Thank you, Team McClintock, for investing in healing and reminding survivors that they are worthy of care, comfort, and a fresh start.