Established in 1979, the nonpartisan Business and Professional Women Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC) helps shape the national agenda on working womens issues. Through education, endorsements and financial contributions, BPW/PAC supports federal candidates who will be strong advocates for equity for all women in the workplace.
The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American Women and their families. Among its programs and initiatives, NCBW encourages women to seek leadership and decision-making positions in government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector. The group also identifies African American women leaders throughout the country and advocates for their appointment to Presidential administrations.
The National APAWLI Signature Program (Fellowship) selects Asian Pacific American women with 8+ years of work/community experience and who are already viewed by their organizations, communities, and/or families as capable and talented high achievers to participate in a seven-month leadership development program.
Founded in 1971, the Massachussets Women's Political Caucus trains women from multiple parties in skills needed to run successful, effective political campaigns. The annual one-day Campaign Skills School provides two tracks of campaign training - for candidates and campaign staff. Attendees are trained by national trainers in an interactive setting with workshops in fundraising, media, communications, organization building, using the Internet for fundraising, building your database, getting your message out and campaign finance law.
The Montana Code (2-15-108) establishes that as vacancies arise on any appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of state government, the appointing officer should take action to achieve gender equity.
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office. The Caucus works with local chapters and organizations like The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life.
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office.
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S.
The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus sponsor a scholarship program for young women graduating high school in Missouri.
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S.
