YWCA of Tulsa: A Success Story.(Young Women's Christian Association, Tulsa, Oklahoma)

From: Fund Raising Management | Date: November 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

The Young Women's Christian Association has been a caring neighbor in the Tulsa community since its arrival in 1914. After years of active service, the YWCA facilities were in need of substantial rebuilding and renovations, and a Capital Funds Campaign goal was set for between $3 to $5 million dollars.

Four million dollars. FOUR MILLION DOLLARS! The thought was absolutely overwhelming; but so was the need. Everyone knew how important it was to meet this fund-raising goal, but could it really be done? Still apprehensive, yet driven with conviction, no one could imagine what ...

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