Mission-Based Program Resources

The AAUW Branch Program Resources Committee is gathering information about branch and state programs to help you consider, choose, and implement activities that support AAUW’s mission of breaking through barriers for women and girls. Check out the following resources and ideas for branch and state programs, including community workshops, panel discussions, and fundraising events.

• Mission-Based Programs Frequently Asked Questions
  Find answers to your questions about what a mission-based program is, how to find presenters, how to fund a program, and much more.

• Speaker and Presenter Resources
  Need a speaker for your meeting or event? Check out this list of resources for recruiting speakers for your mission-based programs.

• Accessible Events and Meetings
  Use this guide as a resource for planning AAUW gatherings that are accessible to people with disabilities.

• Fellows and Grantees: Speakers and Experts
  The women who earn AAUW fellowships and grants are a great resource for speakers and experts on your panels. Learn how you can find a local fellow or grantee to help with your events or meetings.

• Utilizing AAUW Research Reports
  AAUW conducts rigorous and useful research on topics from women in science to sexual harassment. Find out how you can take advantage of this AAUW research in your programming.

• Potential Partners and Co-Hosts
  Reach more people and pool your resources by teaming up with a like-minded group to implement your programs. Check out this list of possible partners and tips for a beneficial collaboration.

• Meeting-Room Options
  Check out this list of suggested free meeting spaces for your events and meetings.

• Send a Student to the Leadership Conference
  Find out why you should prioritize sending a local student to AAUW and NASPA’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

• Chapter Leaders Playground
  Take advantage of free webinars and learn from other leaders' successes with this invaluable tool.