AAUW Maryland

The following links provide information, forms, templates, and other useful tools geared especially for state and branch officers.

AAUW Current Topics Briefing Series - get updates on critical organizational transitions and strategic plans

AAUW in the News (Including Branch Spotlights)

 Development/Fundraising

• Contribute - learn about individual donor opportunitie
• Contribution Report Form - submit contributions to the Association, Educational Foundation, Legal Advocacy Fund, and Leadership and Training Institute
• Development/Fundraising Officer Resources - a guide to fundraising on behalf of AAUW and the Educational Foundation
• Establishing a Named Fellowship or Grant - establish an endowed fellowship or grant fund with the AAUW Educational Foundation

 Finance

• 2005-2006 Annual Report (PDF)
• Association Finance Briefing (Convention 2007) - reviews trends, information from the FY06 audited financial statements, and the revenue and expense strategy
• PDF
• PowerPoint presentation
• Branch and State Finance Tool Kit - information to help AAUW finance officers keep the finances of their organizations on a firm footing
• IRS Form 990 - branches or states with annual gross receipts of more than $25,000 must file this form

 Forms - links to award nominations, applications, contribution, branch and state forms for AAUW members

• Branch officer forms
• State officer forms

Leadership Tools

• AAUW Corporate Overview - a brief description of AAUW, including our mission, history, corporations, tax status, governance, and leadership
• Charter, Bylaws and Incorporation Information
• Conference of State Leaders - resources and handouts from this biennial event
• 2006 Leadership Conference
• 2004 Leadership Conference
• EF Chair Corner - tools and information for branch and state Educational Foundation leaders
• EdEqChange archives - a bi-weekly memo to member leaders to facilitate discussion and collaboration in furthering and refining our strategic dialogue
• Leadership Development DVD/CD webinar - Reviews the DVD/CD training tool for state and branch leaders, the components of its seven modules, and provides step-by-step instructions for using the materials to create an interactive education program.  
• Position descriptions for Association, state, and branch officers
• Resources for leadership development
• Toolkits (UPDATED) - guides to assist state and branch officers in carrying out duties and advancing the AAUW mission through programs, membership, and leadership development

Membership

• AAUW Keys to the Future: A Member-Get-A-Member Campaign - invite someone to join AAUW or give a gift of membership
• Campaign PowerPoint presentation and script (MS Word)
• Hall of Fame - see which states, branches and individual members who have brought in new members through the campaign
• Association Dues and Fees Table - dues for all membership categories and provides the fee changes that occur at different times of the year
• Additional Dues Remittance Form (ADR) - renew branch members, add a new member or transfer a member from another branch
• Branch Dues Increases 2004-10 - outlines yearly dues increases by year
• 2003 Dues Increase Q and A - frequently asked questions about AAUW's dues increase
• "Associate or equivalent" membership criteria defined (Q&A)
• Branch Locator - find the location and contact details for AAUW branches
• Give-a-Grad a Gift - give a recent grad a free AAUW membership at no cost to you or her
• Honorary Life Membership - granted any time after payment of dues for the 50th membership year
• Membership Brochure, Student Affiliates Brochure and College University Partners Brochure (PDF)
• Membership Frequently Asked Questions
• Membership Tips, Tools and Tactics for Officers - a reference guide on recruitment, retention, etc. for state and branch membership chairs
• Membership Tool Kit - guide to help Membership Vice Presidents meet branch and state needs
• Notes From The Chair - ideas for membership growth from the AAUW Membership Committee Chair (includes archived copies of the MVP Newsletter" Membership Matters")
• Renew (branch members, please renew with your branch)
• Shape the Future Membership Campaign - recruit new members by offering them half-price Association memberships
• Sharing Success: Ideas for Membership Growth - examples of successful membership recruitment efforts from fellow states or branches
• Value of Belonging to AAUW - sell AAUW with these benefits of belonging
• Workshops - ideas and strategies designed by AAUW and the AAUW Membership Committee to help you grow your branch

National Boards, Committees, and Panels

• AAUW Leadership Directory
• Board and committee application/vita forms
• Board and committee positions available
• Committee working rules
• Position descriptions for national, state, and branch officers

 Programs

• AAUW/National Education Association Bullying Program - offers members training to stop bullying and sexual harassment in school
• Building Campus Relationships - ways to engage campuses and students in branch or state programming, to build relationships, and to encourage campus memberships
• Campus Action Projects - recognizes exceptional programs that impact and affect change in the campus climate and provide an avenue for ongoing leadership training and support of women leaders
• Behind the Pay Gap Initiative (2007-2008)
• Building a Harassment-Free Campus Initiative (2006-2007)
• Planning for an Economically-Secure Future Campus Initiative (2005-2006)
• Community Programs - branch, state and other community-based programs in support of AAUW's mission
• Education and Equity: Choices for a Changing World - portfolio of projects addressing opportunities for women and girls in work, education, and community and the circumstances affecting their decisions
• Financial Literacy Programs - portfolio of grassroots programs, advocacy and research strategically aligned with the Education as the Gateway to Women's Economic Security theme 
• Harassment-Free Hallways - resource to help students, educators, and parents foster harassment-free schools
• Mission-based program resources (Education as the Gateway to Economic Security)
• National Girls Collaborative Project - facilitates collaboration among STEM projects so that they can share resources, work together, and learn from one another
   
• Signposts - guide suggests gender equity goals for becoming a gender-fair school
• Sister-to-Sister Summits, Summit Follow-Up, and Sisters-in-Action - offers teen girls a forum to talk about their generation's challenges and plan actions for improving their world
• Tech Check - guide to help schools assess the technology opportunities they offer female students
• Transitions Conferences for Women - one-day events that help working women overcome obstacles to returning to school
• 21^st-Century Recognition Database of Best Practices - states and branches that are models of excellence and reflect AAUW's mission and call to action
• Woman-to-Woman Community Dialogues on Social Justice - talks bring diverse women together to achieve common community goals

Public Policy

• AAUW Action Network - join a volunteer network committed to mobilizing voters on issues affecting women
• AAUW on Issues - position papers on AAUW public policy issues
• Public Policy Resources for Branches and States 
• Tools and Guides - resources for effective grassroots advocacy
• Two-Minute Activist - read about the latest issues in Congress and make your voice heard
• Voter Education Campaign - encouraging women voters to get involved in the political process
• Washington Update - a weekly bulletin for AAUW public policy chairs offering an insiders view on the public policy process

 Strategic Planning Process

• AAUW Current Topics Briefing Series - get updates on critical organizational transitions and strategic plans
• Learn and participate - learn about our current strategic planning process and provide valuable input
• Discussion board - participate in a "values" discussion with fellow leaders and members

 Student Leaders

• National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
• Student Advisory Council - group that advises AAUW in many areas, including ways to increase the value of student affiliation.
• AAUW Students Speak Out - an e-zine written by students, for students

 Other Links

• Chat rooms and discussion boards - hold Internet chat meetings or post and view messages on AAUW discussion boards
• Educational Foundation Overview PowerPoint Presentation - overview of the philanthropic mission, programs, activities, and priorities of the AAUW Educational Foundation
• Newsletter tips, templates and graphics - resources to simplify the job for branch and state newsletter editors
• Related organizations and links of interest
• RSS feeds - stay informed about what's new with AAUW
• Serve on an Educational Foundation Panel - contribute to the advancement of women and education by serving as a panelists for fellowship, grants, and awards panels
• Purchase promotional merchandise for your branch or state meetings, conventions, seminar, conferences, and community events through ShopAAUW's national vendor.
• Tools and Guides - tools, guides, newsletters tips, instructions for building web sites, resources for community programs, and much more