Nonprofit organizations -- Administration

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ethiopia. The YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ethiopia is mainly through the Women's Education Project and an adult education center for women though correspondence does indicate an interest in developing a YWCA. These projects involve the cooperation of the International Cooperation Administration, the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the United States Government and the Ethiopian Government. Agreements between the involved parties...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Liberia. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division works to develop associations for women and girls in Africa and to develop leadership so that the associations can one day be independent. American secretaries stationed in Africa develop programming, train local leaders and girls and report back to the Foreign Division. Secretaries' reports and correspondence describe the cultural, social and political context...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Rhodesia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togoland and Uganda. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. works to develop associations for women and girls in Africa and to develop leadership so that the associations can one day be independent. American secretaries stationed in Africa develop programming, train local leaders and girls and report back to the Foreign Division. Secretaries' reports and correspondence describe the cultural,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in West Africa and the history of association work throughout Africa. Proceedings, notes and reports of the West Africa conference of YWCA's summarize and assess the conference proceedings and experience. At the conference, women from associations in West Africa hear presentations concerning and discuss topics such as the status of women, western influence in Africa, family and marriage, and leadership. In addition, conference reports...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its associations in Alabama including the affiliated associations in Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further form and topic designations on the microfilm for the three affiliated cities. The administration and development of the affiliated associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of the YWCA of Birmingham, Alabama followed by documents from registered YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Brundidge, Jasper and Leighton and a report of a study of recreation agencies in Jefferson County. Documents concerning the YWCA of Birmingham, Alabama include completed basic standards report forms, historical overviews, constitutions and bylaws and visitation reports. Basic standards...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama as well as documents concerning registered YWCA of the U.S.A. clubs in Monroeville, Pell City, and Selma. Administrative records for the Mobile and Montgomery associations include basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports for the associations are more narrative...

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Correspondence concerning the development of a YWCA of the U.S.A. club in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development of YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Alaska followed by documents concerning the administration, development, and program of the YWCA of Bisbee, Arizona, and inter-association council reports from Cochise County, Arizona. The administration and development of the YWCA of Bisbee is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA of Argentina and the YWCA of Bolivia. Annual reports of the YWCA of Argentina to the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. provide an overview of the activities of the association, the needs of the women in Argentina and the context in which the association operates. Correspondence with Lenor Stok de Llovet covers more administrative matters, requests for assistance and smaller updates on association work. Addition...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Douglas and the Huachuca area, Arizona. Documents are arranged alphabetically by area with further topical and form designations on the microfilm. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development, administration and program of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona in addition to inquiries regarding new organization in Yuma and Prescott. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm for Phoenix and Tucson. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include...

Scope and Contents Records of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Community Division "Arizona Project" followed by administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of the YWCA of Bisbee, Arizona. "The Arizona Project" was a project to study the development, expansion and leadership of associations in Arizona. The project assesses the existing associations, community need, relationship to community leaders and organizations, as well as the need to have leadership...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports, and correspondence concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Cochise County, Douglas, Flagstaff, the Huachuca area, Maricopa County, and Phoenix, Arizona. Document vary between locations but may include basic standards reports, constitutions and bylaws, historical overviews, visitation reports, certification records, and general correspondence. Documents for Cochise County and the Huachuca area concern the...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports, and correspondence concerning the administration, program and development of the YWCA of Tucson, Arizona followed by correspondence concerning the development of new organizations in Winslow and Yuma. Documents concerning the administration and history of the YWCA of Tucson include basic standards reports, certification materials, constitutions, bylaws and historical overviews. Visitation reports for the association are more narrative in nature and include...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development, administration and program of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in El Dorado and Fort Smith, Arkansas in addition to inquiries regarding new organization in Arkadelphia and Helena. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm for El Dorado and Fort Smith. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation...

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Administrative records, reports, and correspondence concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in El Dorado, Fort Smith, and Helena, Arkansas. Documents vary between locations but may include basic standards reports, constitutions and bylaws, historical overviews, visitation reports, certification records, and general correspondence. 

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Administrative records, reports, and correspondence concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Hot Springs, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and Texarkana, Arkansas. Documents vary between locations but may include basic standards reports, constitutions and bylaws, historical overviews, visitation reports, certification records, and general correspondence. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Arizona covering Hot Springs through West Memphis and California covering Bakersfield through Bishop. Documents are grouped by state then alphabetically by city or town. California associations are preceeded by correspondence and reports concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its association throughout the state. For affiliated associations further form and topic designations on the microfilm include basic standards reports,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Asia, Australia, Belgium, Burma and Canada. Proceedings and reports of the Asian Women's Study Conference document the international conference concerning the role of women in Asia. The conference, hosted by the YWCA of Japan includes delegates from Asian associations and is an opportunity for the women to discuss common problems and share information. A letter from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership Services Division to a program...

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Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Asilomar committee. Asilomar is a YWCA of the U.S.A. conference and camp ground used for regional conferences, leadership training and camps. The committee meets to discuss the finance, maintenance, personnel and use of Asilomar. Also included are financial and statistical reports tracking maintenance, facility use, costs and income.

Scope and Contents In order to become affiliated and maintain affiliation with the YWCA of the U.S.A., local associations must meet a set of basic standards and report on their compliance. The Basic Standards Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. sets those standards revisiting them periodically to make sure they reflect the mission and purpose of the national organization. In addition, the committee develops, collects and assesses the standards report forms submitted by associations. In addition to minutes and...

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The Bequest Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for securing endowments and bequests, maintaining donor relations, sharing information with donors about the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and submitting annual reports to the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, the committee seeks improved methods for securing and maintaining gifts and assists local associations with bequest programs. 

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Minutes and reports of the annual meetings of the Board of Trustees of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the endowments, investments and holdings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. At the annual meetings board members hear reports from the Board of Trustees treasurer, National Board treasurer and comptroller and carry out the elections and nominations of officers and committee members.

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA of Brazil. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. aids and supports the development of associations in other countries through developing programs and leadership abroad with the help of American staff, financial support, advice and resource sharing. Reports and correspondence with secretaries in Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro and San Paolo summarize and assess the YWCA activities and programs in...

Scope and Contents Thirty-first annual report of the YWCA of British Guiana and correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA in Chile. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. aids and supports the development of associations in other countries through developing programs and leadership abroad with the help of American staff, financial support, advice and resource sharing. When the YWCA of Chile is in need of new buildings they appeal to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign...

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The Buildings Committee of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the administration of the buildings of the National Board. These buildings include the National Training School, office headquarters and cafeterias. Administrative duties include personnel management, equipment maintenance and use, building maintenance and budgets. 

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The Buildings Committee of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the administration of the buildings of the National Board. These buildings include the National Training School, office headquarters and cafeterias. Administrative duties include personnel management, equipment maintenance and use, building maintenance and budgets. 

Scope and Contents The Bureau of Personnel and Training is responsible for consultations and programs concerning the training, recruitment and support of employees. These functions include providing personnel support services to staff, developing recruitment policy and procedure, researching trends and practices in the field of personnel management and training and developing written materials to support their programs. The committee of the Bureau of Personnel and Training sets goals and emphases for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA Business and Industrial area summer conferences for the eastern, northwest and Okoboji (Iowa) areas of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Conference bulletins, proceedings, and reports document conference business sessions, workshops and lectures. In addition to conference sessions, participants participate in recreational activities, and committees meetings. Bulletins and reports provide an overview of conference proceedings and summarize talks, workshops, and meetings. In...