The YWCA Greater Cincinnati Cornerstone Society recognizes those who express their enduring commitment to YWCA Greater Cincinnati’s mission by making a legacy with a planned gift.

The Cornerstone Society was established to recognize, honor, and thank donors who make legacy commitments to YWCA Greater Cincinnati. The Society was started by longtime CEO Charlene Venture, who has championed YWCA as a volunteer, employee, and donor for decades. 

How do I join?

When you inform YWCA of your legacy commitment, you become a member of the Cornerstone Society. If you wish, you may remain anonymous. There are many ways to create your own legacy. You can make a deferred gift through your will, donor-advised fund, charitable trust, life insurance, or retirement account.

If you have already included YWCA Greater Cincinnati in your estate plan, please let us know so we may recognize you as a member of the Cornerstone Society. 

For more information, please contact Kat Steiner, Chief Development Director, at 937-231-0429 or ksteiner@ywcacin.org.  

What does membership include?

  • Invitation to the Cornerstone Society gatherings 

  • Invitation to other YWCA events 

  • Recognition in YWCA website and print communications 

  • Special communication of YWCA initiatives 

Everyone should have a will in place. People use wills to choose who gets their property, name guardians for their minor children, provide a plan for pets, and more.