There are many ways to support AAUW and advance equity for women and girls. Whether you choose to give, volunteer your time, join our community, or champion our work through your network, every action makes a meaningful difference. From becoming a donor or member to fundraising with your branch or engaging as an institutional partner, you’ll find opportunities that match your interests and values. See the sections below to learn more about each option and how you can get involved.
Ways to Support
Every way you give, share, or act moves equity forward.
- Learn about our top fundraising priorities to make a direct cash gift.
- Champions are donors who contribute $5,000 or more cumulatively within a fiscal year. In appreciation, Champions are recognized in AAUW’s Annual Report and honored at various events throughout the year, celebrating their commitment to advancing equity for women and girls.
- Sustainers are donors who make recurring monthly gifts to AAUW, providing reliable and ongoing support for our mission. Sustainers are also recognized in AAUW’s Annual Report throughout the year in appreciation of their continued partnership. Select the “Monthly” donation frequency when making your gift to join the list of committed Sustainers.
- Non-Cash Options: You can make a meaningful impact through gifts of stock, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), IRA contributions, and other non-cash options. To make the process simple, we partner with the FreeWill Smart Giving Suite, which provides easy, secure tools to complete your gift.
- AAUW Action Network: Sign up to get regular alerts on when and how to engage, including sending letters to your legislators, writing letters to the editor and other timely calls to action.
- [Upcoming Policy Team advocacy “trainings”]
- National Committees: AAUW is seeking dedicated members to serve on our national committees, including Public Policy, Advancement, Audit, Executive, Governance, Inclusion & Equity, Finance, Investment, and Nominating. If you’re interested in contributing your expertise, please contact us at [TBD email address] for more information.
- AAUW seeks volunteer review panelists to help evaluate fellowship and grant applications. If you’re interested in contributing your expertise, please contact us through the panelist application webpage.
- Planned gifts — or bequests —These meaningful commitments create a lasting legacy while supporting AAUW’s mission into the future. Visit our Planned Giving page to explore the different types of planned gifts and the benefits they can offer you and AAUW.
- Join a community committed to advancing equity for women and girls. AAUW offers a range of membership options—including National, Branch, College/University, and Student memberships—so you can choose the one that best fits you. Learn more about how your membership makes a difference and explore the benefits on our Membership page.
Everything you need to know about how affiliates can support AAUW — and gender equity — through fundraising, scholarships and smart partnerships.
Ready to Commit?
Legacy Circle
By making a planned gift to AAUW National, you become a member of the AAUW Legacy Circle and affirm your commitment to equity. These gifts — or bequests — are donations that you designate in your will, estate or trust. Including AAUW in your estate plans is a lovely way to leave an enduring legacy that will support women and girls long into the future.
Questions? Please contact Katrina Sun Breese at 202.785.7766 or planned-giving@aauw.org.