Leadership Luncheon

Throughout the year, YWCA Yakima hosts a variety of events designed to highlight our mission and raise funds for our programs. The Leadership Luncheon is our largest fundraiser of the year.

This year we are celebrating 30 years of The Leadership Luncheon bringing together countless community leaders, local businesses, and government representatives in support of women and girls in our community. The Leadership Luncheon is our largest fundraiser. Funds raised from ticket sales, donations and sponsorships help YWCA Yakima continue to provide and expand domestic violence programs and improve health and safety for women, children, and families.

This year’s event will be a chance to celebrate our community’s strength, deepen our bonds and commitment, and work together to eliminate racism and empower women.

The Leadership Luncheon

We’re excited to announce that the speaker for our 30th Leadership Luncheon is former Seattle Seahawks player, Jermaine Kearse!

While studying at the University of Washington for a Sociology degree in 2012, Jermaine excelled in football, giving him the opportunity to play in the National Football League. He proceeded to spend 8 years in the NFL, playing in two Super Bowls (XLIII, XLIX), and notably winning Super Bowl XLIII with the Seattle Seahawks. Throughout his career, Jermaine took up a passion for golf that grew as the years passed. After retiring from the NFL in 2020, Jermaine co-founded the Evergreen Golf Club and the Future Fairways Foundation, with the aim to break down barriers, create inclusivity, and build bridges for junior golfers and families.  

Join us on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Yakima Convention Center to hear from Jermaine and support the YWCA.

May 14th, 2024 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Yakima Convention Center

The 30th Annual Leadership Luncheon

  • Name, logo and business website link on YWCA Yakima website and social media, full-page advertisement in the digital event program, 2 tickets to the VIP evening event on May 13th with the speaker at the Hilton Garden Inn, and 2 tables of 10 at the luncheon. NOTE: Sponsors at this level have premium seating, inclusion in radio and print ads, social media blasts plus mentions in all our press releases.

  • Name, logo and business website link on YWCA Yakima website and social media, a half-page advertisement in the digital event program, 2 tickets to the VIP evening event on May 13th with the speaker at the Hilton Garden Inn., and a table of 10 at the luncheon.

  • Name, logo, and business website link on YWCA Yakima website and social media, a 1/4 page advertisement in the digital event program, 2 tickets to the VIP evening event on May 13th with the speaker at the Hilton Garden Inn. and a table of ten at the luncheon.

  • Logo in the digital event program, social media mentions, 1 ticket to the VIP evening event on May 13th with the speaker at the Hilton Garden Inn, and 1 table of 10 at the luncheon.

  • 1 table of 10, the host's name will be listed on social media.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Leadership Luncheon Flyer