Resources for Branch and State Program Vice Presidents
Holding successful, engaging programs allows you to work toward AAUW’s mission, recruit new members, and engage your branch and state. As a program vice president, you have the job of planning programs that empower women and girls in your community. Below you’ll find ideas for events, step-by-step guides, and resources and best practices for planning events that will help your branch tackle AAUW’s issues.
After using AAUW’s Know the Score Program in a Box to investigate Title IX compliance in local schools, Laura Manthey and the AAUW San Jose (CA) Branch realized that many school districts were failing to identify a Title IX coordinator.
Your Role
If you need a refresher about the role you can play in leading these crucial programs, start by reading your “job description.”
Branch Program Vice President Position Description
State Program Vice President Position Description
Planning
Check out the resources below for the nuts and bolts of planning any event, from working with other organizations to advertising your event to the public.
How to Design an Effective Planning Meeting
How to Work with the Media
Planning Accessible Events
Social Media 201
Program Ideas and Guides
You can find a list of easy initiatives in the Programs in a Box directory, or check out our list below for resources that will produce great programs for your community.
Customizable Events
Cocktails and Convos
Engage Your Community — Screen a Movie!
How to Invite a Fellow or Grantee to Your Branch
How to Secure Excellent Speakers for Free
Re: Action Events
Start Your Own ¡Adelante! Book of the Month Club
Equal Pay
How to “Celebrate” Equal Pay Day
Global Issues for Women and Girls
Spark Discussion and Action on Global Issues
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Solving the Equation Videos: Lead Your Own Discussion
teentech
Events for Students
How to Celebrate College Graduates in Your Area
Host a Speech Contest for Girls
Raise Money and Help Students with the Princeton Review
Title IX
Know the Score: Investigate Title IX Compliance in High School Athletics
Make Outreach to Local Title IX Coordinators a Branch Program
Related
How to Invite a Fellow or Grantee to Your Branch
Recipients make great speakers at branch programs, and they’re often looking for ways to engage with AAUW locally.
How to Maximize Your Marketing and Visibility Efforts
Use these best practices to consistently communicate your message about AAUW by developing a marketing plan and honing your brand.
How You Can Get Involved with Campus Leadership Programs
AAUW’s national campus leadership programs are great tools to help you connect to local students, and now is the time to start getting involved!
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