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How to Support AAUW through Fundraising

Every gift to AAUW makes a difference — but your dollars go furthest when you donate to the AAUW Greatest Needs Fund or our other giving opportunities.

Use this guide to better understand why unrestricted funding helps unleash unrestricted possibilities for women and girls.

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AAUW Greatest Needs Fund (9110)

The Greatest Needs Fund is a vital source of unrestricted support that allows AAUW to respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities. When you support the Greatest Needs Fund, you enable AAUW to sustain core operations, advocacy efforts, and program expansion. You support initiatives like economic empowerment programs, voter engagement campaigns, and policy advocacy, ensuring AAUW can amplify its impact, adapt to evolving needs, and continue leading the fight for gender equity. Your contributions to this fund are crucial for AAUW’s agility and long-term sustainability, empowering the organization to drive meaningful change. These funds are carefully managed to maximize impact, ensuring every dollar serves AAUW’s mission.

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Other Giving Opportunities

School

Education & Training Fund (4450)

Addresses the barriers that prevent women from thriving in school and pursuing the careers of their dreams. That means championing equal access to education and ensuring women can learn in environments free from harassment and discrimination.  

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Leadership Fund (4452)

Supports the effort to bolster the number of women in top roles across industries by addressing systematic biases and giving women the skills and resources they need to lead.

Gender-Equity

Economic Security Fund (4449)

Promotes women’s livelihoods through advocacy for fair-pay legislation, researching the pay gap, training women to negotiate for the salaries they deserve, and advising employers on fostering fair cultures.

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Governance and Sustainability (4451)

Donating to the Governance and Sustainability Fund enables AAUW to function as effectively and efficiently as possible—following the latest best practices for hiring and governance and incorporating state-of-the-art technology into our member database and other systems.

 

Please direct membership inquiries to connect@aauw.org.

If you would like to give to one of the funds mentioned, please reach out to connect@aauw.org. Additionally, if you’re interested in creating an endowment, we encourage you to reach out to our planned giving team at planned-giving@aauw.org. They can provide you with detailed information on how to establish a lasting legacy that aligns with your philanthropic goals, ensuring that your contributions to AAUW continue to make an impact for years to come.

Fundraising Policies: What Members Need to Know

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Women selling cupcakes at an AAUW fundraiser at Sierra College

AAUW Affiliate Agreements

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Leaders from every AAUW branch and state must sign an affiliate agreement. Here's the information you need to complete that task. 

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