AAUW operates at both the national and local branch levels, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. We’ll be including information about AAAUW National in all subsequent newsletters. 

Policy Advocacy: National works with other prominent organizations that focus on national issues affecting women and girls, such as education equity, pay equity, and reproductive rights. After the election, National will host training sessions for members who want to get more engaged in legislative advocacy.

Research on Gender Equity: National produces in-depth studies on topics like the gender pay gap and women in leadership roles. See the recently updated page on Latinas and the pay gap for an example: https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/latinas-and-the-pay-gap/. On a Global level – CEO Gloria Blackwell is AAUW’s representative to the UN – and our work in this capacity provides great reputational value related to global gender-equity work.

Salary Negotiation and Financial Literacy Training: National offers training and resources for women to develop skills to be financially empowered. The Work Smart, Start Smart, and Money Smart trainings provide valuable resources and tools for women to become economically empowered.

Fellowships & Grants: National awards and administers over $6M in fellowships and grants each year to hundreds of women in the US and Internationally.

Membership Services. The National office provides support and resources for local branches and members, including access to national networks and events. In addition, they host all aauw.net websites, process dues, support 990 filings, and maintain the AAUW globally recognized brand. While AAUW National sets the strategic direction and focuses on broader issues, local branches implement programs and initiatives that directly benefit their local communities. Together, our aim is to work towards the common goal of advancing gender equity in education and in the workplace.

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