YWCA organizers report fundraising progress for April Pinnacle Awards gala; ticket and sponsorship targets shared

Danielle Pinn (YWCA affiliate/board colleague), representing the Pinnacle Awards committee, told the Tulsa Women's Commission that the YWCA Pinnacle Awards gala will be held April 4 at the Cox Business Center and that committee fundraising and ticket efforts are underway.

Pinn described the event’s mission — to honor contributions by women and to support the YWCA’s programs to eliminate racism and empower women — and outlined financial goals: a total fundraising goal of $280,000 (inclusive of ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction proceeds), with a sponsorship target of $200,000. She said the committee had raised $123,500 in sponsorships to date and $15,375 in ticket sales, and noted that sponsorship pledge acknowledgement in the Tulsa World requires a Feb. 15 pledge deadline for recognition.

Pinn described event refinements: a “tapestry” theme, cultural entertainment, the introduction of a half‑table product intended to allow women‑owned small businesses to participate at lower cost, and a goal of growing the event next year. Ticket price for an individual seat was listed as $250; the committee has options for full tables and small‑business half tables.

Pinn asked commissioners to promote the event in their networks and said the committee welcomes support through sponsorships and ticket purchases. She noted that because the commission cannot fundraise directly on behalf of the YWCA, members may still promote and attend the event and share details with potential sponsors.

No formal action or vote was recorded related to the gala during the meeting beyond the informational update.