Mission-Based Programming

Mission-Based Programming

What is mission-based programming? Those programs that in some way exemplify demonstrate reinforce inform teach or otherwise engage the participants in understanding or contributing to the mission of AAUW

What is the AAUW mission? AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research

How do you engage your members? Assess the interests of your branch members and the community Link your programs to the topic(s) most relevant to both Survey members for a start

About AAUW at Each Meeting Make the connection between branch and national Take 5 minutes or less Highlight AAUW National program, initiative, change, etc.

AAUW Website Resources

National Convention Workshops

Mission-based Programming Matrix

Setting SMART Goals

Setting SMART Goals Action Plan

Sample categories of mission-based programs Public Policy Issues AAUW Research AAUW Fellows and Grantees speakers Programs in a Box

AAUW Research Reports http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/research/

Fellows and Grantees Directory To connect with a fellowship or grant recipient, contact AAUW at 202.728.7602 or fellowships@aauw.org

Programs in a Box

Women, Their Rights, and Nothing Less: Spread Women s History in Your Local Schools

AAUW Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/aauwinfo

AAUW-PA State Programs Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Debt Draw the Lines PA

Speaker Bureaus Colleges and Universities Speaker Resources Local Women s and Nonprofit Organizations BPW, Girl Scouts, LWV, SWE, Junior League, Chamber of Commerce AAUW Fellowship and Grant Directory NCCWSL Alumnae Professionals AAUW PA Board Member

National Women s History Project Performers/ Speakers

AAUW Website Resource Speakers

Collaborate to Share Work

Program Ideas Small and/or Rural Branches AAUW Fellowship or Grant Recipient PIAB Women, Their Rights and Nothing Less NCCWSL Alumnae K-12 Schools Write Read Write (York), Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Family Reading Dinner Hour (Harrisburg) Excellence in Writing (Lansdale)

Publicity Local paper, radio, TV (PSAs) http://www.usnpl.com/ Facebook/social media Website Posters, flyers, brochures

AAUW Member s Guide A Member s Guide to AAUW Programs, Issues, and More http://www.aauw.org/resource/aauw-members-guide/

AAUW National Help Program Mentor program@aauw.org

Public Policy Programming

AAUW Public Policy Priorities Reviewed and adopted every two years by every-member vote Establishes the federal action priorities Focuses AAUW member advocacy efforts Guides work of national staff and state action What makes AAUW unique Member endorsed priorities Non partisan Issue-based advocacy

Election Results--Public Policy Highlights Public Policy Program Priorities AAUW recognizes that gun violence is a public health crisis. Pay equity and fairness in compensation and benefits Policies that promote work-life balance, including quality and affordable dependent care Changes throughout to support diversity and inclusion, with emphasis on racial justice and updated LGBT language Resolutions Equal Rights Amendment Human Trafficking

Public Policy and Membership Increased membership 10 of 13 (77%) held at least one public policy event/activity 10 had a BPPC (Branch Public Policy Chair) Decreased membership 12 of 23 (52%) held at least one public policy event/activity. 4 had a BPPC (Branch Public Policy Chair)

Public Policy Program Topics Economic Sufficiency Gender Wage Gap Minimum Wage Education School Vouchers Charter Schools/Cyber schools Funding Gerrymandering Title IX K-12 Campus sexual assault Human Trafficking Violence Against Women Environment GOTV (Get Out the Vote)

AAUW Public Policy Issues Economic Sufficiency Equal Pay Minimum Wage Education School Vouchers Charter Schools/Cyber schools Funding Gerrymandering Title IX K-12 Campus sexual assault Human Trafficking Violence Against Women Environment GOTV (Get Out the Vote) Advocacy in a Box http://aauw-pa.aauw.net/ One page per issue AAUW Priority Background Legislation (Federal and State) AAUW position Resources galore Take Action Individual Branch

AAUW.ORG Resources Tools & References Leader Essentials Search yields pages and pages of resources. Scroll through to find resources and get new ideas. http://aauw-pa.aauw.net/ Make the Public Policy section a go to resource

AAUW-PA Public Policy Update Equal Pay Rally and Lobby Day April 4 th HB1243 State Convention It s All About the Bill Education Attended joint Congressional Education Hearing on Education Saving Accounts Three Action Alerts in June about budget AAUW Lobby Day June 15 th Pennsylvania delegation of 24 Title IX and Deeper in Debt Campaign for Women s Health Community Conversations on Pregnancy, Parenthood & Women s Health (Erie, Carlisle, Midvale)

Public Policy What s Next Lobby Corps Increase and strengthen AAUW s voice in Pennsylvania by developing relationships; consistent presence; become trusted nonpartisan advocate At least one AAUW member responsible for every state Representative and Senator Equal Pay HB1243 Develop and implement lobbying strategy GOTV Municipal elections are important too Advocacy in a Box additional topics Education and Title IX and GOTV