National Council of Women's Organizations
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The National Council of Women's Organizations is an American
non-profit
umbrella organization
of women's organizations. Formerly headed by Martha Burk
, it has a membership of 11 million women through its 215 member organizations. Its current Chair is Susan Scanlan and Executive Director is Kimberly Otis.
It led a protest at the 2003 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia
, to bring attention to the men-only membership policies of the Augusta National Golf Club
that hosted it.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
non-profit
Non-profit organization
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umbrella organization
Umbrella organization
An umbrella organization is an association of institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or pool resources. In business, political, or other environments, one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations...
of women's organizations. Formerly headed by Martha Burk
Martha Burk
Martha Burk is an American political psychologist, feminist, and former Chair of the National Council of Women's Organizations....
, it has a membership of 11 million women through its 215 member organizations. Its current Chair is Susan Scanlan and Executive Director is Kimberly Otis.
It led a protest at the 2003 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, to bring attention to the men-only membership policies of the Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a famous men's golf club. Founded by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts and designed by Alister MacKenzie on the site of a former indigo plantation, the club opened for play in January 1933. Since 1934, it has played host to the annual...
that hosted it.
Member organizations
- American Association of University WomenAmerican Association of University WomenThe American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. It was founded in 1882 by Ellen Swallow Richards and Marion Talbot...
- American Medical Women's AssociationAmerican Medical Women's AssociationThe American Medical Women's Association is a professional advocacy and educational organization of women physicians and medical students. Founded in 1915 by Bertha VanHoosen, the AMWA works to advance women in medicine and to serve as a voice for women's health...
- American Nurses AssociationAmerican Nurses AssociationThe American Nurses Association is a professional organization to advance and protect the profession of nursing. It started in 1896 as the Nurses Associated Alumnae and was renamed the American Nurses Association in 1911...
- American Physical Therapy AssociationAmerican Physical Therapy AssociationA Historical PerspectivePhysical therapists formed their first professional association in 1921, called the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association. Led by President Mary McMillan, an executive committee of elected officers governed the Association, which included 274 charter members...
- American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological AssociationThe American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...
- American Women in Radio and Television
- Aquinas CollegeAquinas College (Massachusetts)Aquinas College was a college in Milton, Massachusetts and Newton, Massachusetts. It had an all female student body. It was closed in 1999. Its Newton campus was then used by The Rashi School. The school will soon be vacant again as the Rashi School is moving to nearby Dedham, Massachusetts...
Women's Studies Center - Association for Women in ScienceAssociation for Women in ScienceThe Association for Women in Science is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors.-History:...
- Association of Reproductive Health ProfessionalsAssociation of Reproductive Health ProfessionalsThe Association of Reproductive Health Professionals is a non-profit organization founded in 1963 by Alan Frank Guttmacher. It is a membership association with members who are nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pharmacists, physician assistants, physicians, researchers, educators, and other...
- CODEPINK: Women for PeaceCode PinkCode Pink: Women for Peace is an anti-war group that is mainly composed of women. It has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, D.C., and many more chapters in the U.S. as well as several in other countries...
- Catholics for Choice
- Choice USAChoice USAChoice USA is a reproductive rights non-profit organization in the United States based in Washington, D.C. and Oakland, California. It is youth-led, with a focus on pro-choice movements....
- Church Women UnitedChurch Women UnitedChurch Women United is a national ecumenical Christian women’s movement representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women. Founded in 1941, this organization has more than 1,200 local and state units in the United States and Puerto Rico. CWU's members represent 26...
- Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont Graduate UniversityClaremont Graduate University is a private, all-graduate research university located in Claremont, California, a city east of downtown Los Angeles...
, Applied Women's Studies - Coalition of Labor Union WomenCoalition of Labor Union WomenThe Coalition of Labor Union Women is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of trade union women affiliated with the AFL-CIO.CLUW has four goals:*Promoting affirmative action in the workplace*Strengthening the role of women in unions...
- Equal Rights AdvocatesEqual Rights AdvocatesEqual Rights Advocates is a non-profit women's rights organization that was founded in 1974.ERA's stated mission is "to protect and secure equal rights and economic opportunities for women and girls through litigation and advocacy."...
- Equality NowEquality NowEquality Now is a non-governmental organization founded in 1992 whose stated purpose is to protect the human rights of women around the world. The group provides an international framework for spreading awareness of issues and providing support to local grassroots groups working to address issues...
- Feminist Majority FoundationFeminist Majority FoundationThe Feminist Majority Foundation is a non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to Women's Equality, Reproductive Health and Non-Violence, headquartered in Arlington County, Virginia. The name Feminist Majority comes from a 1986 Newsweek/Gallup public opinion poll in which 56 percent...
- Gender Public Advocacy Coalition
- Girls Incorporated
- Guttmacher InstituteGuttmacher InstituteThe Guttmacher Institute is a non-profit organization which works to advance sexual and reproductive health. The institute operates in the United States and globally "through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education." According to their mission...
- Hysterectomy Educational Resources and Services (HERS) FoundationHysterectomy Educational Resources and Services (HERS) FoundationThe Hysterectomy Educational Resources & Services Foundation is an independent non-profit international women’s health educational advocacy organization . The stated mission of the organization is to give women a greater voice within the healthcare system by education and advocacy programs...
- International Center for Research on WomenInternational Center for Research on Women-Focus areas:ICRW research identifies women's contributions to their communities and the barriers – like HIV, violence, and lack of education – that prevent them from being economically stable and able to fully participate in society...
- League of Women VotersLeague of Women VotersThe League of Women Voters is an American political organization founded in 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt during the last meeting of the National American Woman Suffrage Association approximately six months before the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote...
- Legal MomentumLegal MomentumLegal Momentum, formerly known as NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, is the oldest legal advocacy group for women in the United States. Founded in 1970, Legal Momentum is a liberal multi-issue organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights across the country...
- Million Mom MarchMillion Mom MarchThe Million Mom March was a rally on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2000, designed to promote tighter restrictions to keep guns out of the hands of kids and criminals. Supporters claimed that 750,000 people gathered on the National Mall...
with the Brady CampaignBrady CampaignThe Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence are affiliated non-profit organizations in the United States. They are named after James Brady who was permanently disabled as a result of an assassination attempt on U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981... - Ms. Foundation for WomenMs. Foundation for WomenThe Ms. Foundation for Women, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1973 by Gloria Steinem, Patricia Carbine, Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Marlo Thomas. Established at the height of the feminist movement, the Ms...
- NARAL
- National Abortion FederationNational Abortion FederationThe National Abortion Federation is an organization of abortion providers. Though originally a U.S. group, NAF has expanded to include practitioners in Canada and Australia as well as many European countries and Mexico...
- National Association for Female ExecutivesNational Association for Female ExecutivesThe National Association for Female Executives , is a division of the Working Mother Media, based in New York City. Established in 1972, NAFE is one of the largest organization of businesswomen in the country. Through education, training, skill development, and networking, NAFE's goal is to provide...
- National Association of Women Business OwnersNational Association of Women Business OwnersThe National Association of Women Business Owners is an organization in the United States founded in 1975 that has the purpose of networking the approximately 10.6 million women-owned businesses so as to provide mutual support, share resources, and provide a single voice to help shape economic and...
- National Coalition of Abortion ProvidersNational Coalition of Abortion ProvidersThe National Coalition of Abortion Providers is trade association which represents independent abortion providers in the United States. Founded in 1990, it is based in Washington, D.C..-Leadership:...
- National Congress of Black WomenNational Congress of Black WomenThe National Congress of Black Women, Inc. is a 5013 non-profit organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American women and their families...
- National Council of Jewish WomenNational Council of Jewish WomenThe National Council of Jewish Women defines itself as a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action...
- National Council of Negro WomenNational Council of Negro WomenThe National Council of Negro Women is a non-profit organization with the mission to advance the opportunities and the quality of life for African American women, their families and communities. NCNW fulfills this mission through research, advocacy, national and community based services and...
- National Foundation for Women LegislatorsNational Foundation for Women LegislatorsNational Foundation for Women Legislators is a 501 tax-exempt foundation established by the National Order of Women Legislators...
- National Organization for WomenNational Organization for WomenThe National Organization for Women is the largest feminist organization in the United States. It was founded in 1966 and has a membership of 500,000 contributing members. The organization consists of 550 chapters in all 50 U.S...
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
- National Women's Health NetworkNational Women's Health NetworkThe National Women's Health Network is a non-profit women's health advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C.. It was founded in 1975 by Barbara Seaman, Alice Wolfson, Belita Cowan, Mary Howell, M.D., and Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D. The stated mission of the organization is to give women a...
- National Women's History Museum
- National Women's History ProjectNational Women's History ProjectThe National Women's History Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving women's history. Based out of Santa Rosa, California since 1980, it was started by women's history activists Molly Murphy MacGregor, Mary Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevas, Paula Hammett and Bette...
- National Women's Law CenterNational Women's Law CenterThe National Women's Law Center is a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization founded in 1972. Through litigation and policy initiatives, the Center strives to improve the lives of women and their families in the areas of health, employment, family economic security, and education...
- National Women's Political CaucusNational Women's Political CaucusThe National Women's Political Caucus is a national bipartisan grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting women who seek elected and appointed offices....
- National Women's ConferenceNational Women's ConferenceIn the spirit of the United Nations' proclamation that 1975 was the International Women's Year, on January 9, 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford issued Executive Order 11832 creating a National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year "to promote equality between men and women"...
- National Women's Hall of FameNational Women's Hall of FameThe National Women's Hall of Fame is an American institution. It was created in 1969 by a group of people in Seneca Falls, New York, the location of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention...
- National Women's Health Resource CenterNational Women's Health Resource CenterHealthyWomen is an American non-profit organization which seeks to provide women with in-depth, medical-organization-sanctioned information on a wide range issues important to women's health and to increase awareness of those issues via education and advocacy. It was founded as the National Women's...
- Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
Women's Studies Program - Oregon State UniversityOregon State UniversityOregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
Women's Studies Program - Peace X PeacePeace X PeacePeace X Peace is a nonprofit women's organization founded in 2002 that promotes building peace through online communications.-History:Peace X Peace was founded in 2002 by Patricia Smith Melton...
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
- Religious Coalition for Reproductive ChoiceReligious Coalition for Reproductive ChoiceThe Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice was founded in 1973 by clergy and lay leaders from mainline denominations and faith traditions to provide interfaith support for the new constitutional right to privacy in decisions about abortion...
- Running StartRunning StartThe Running Start program in Washington state allows high school juniors and seniors to attend college courses numbered 100 or above, tuition-free, while completing high school. It is similar to dual enrollment programs common at public and private colleges and universities in other states...
- Sewall-Belmont House and MuseumSewall-Belmont House and MuseumThe Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States, is a historic house and museum of the U.S. women's suffrage and equal-rights movements.It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974....
- Society for Women's Health ResearchSociety for Women's Health ResearchThe ' , a national non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Founded in 1990, SWHR's mission is to bring national attention the need for the appropriate inclusion of women and minorities in major medical research studies and the need for more information about conditions affecting women...
- U.S. Women's Chamber of CommerceU.S. Women's Chamber of CommerceThe U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2001 to increase economic growth opportunities for women. As the only national organization of its kind, the U.S...
- United American NursesUnited American NursesUnited American Nurses was an American union affiliated with the AFL-CIO.Founded in 1999, it only represented registered nurses...
, AFL-CIO - United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchThe United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
, General Board of Church and SocietyGeneral Board of Church and SocietyThe United Methodist Board of Church and Society is a general agency of the United Methodist Church. It is one of four international general program boards of The United Methodist Church as set out the UMC Book of Discipline. The General Board has headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.... - United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchThe United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
, Women's Division, General Board of Global Ministries - Veteran Feminists of AmericaVeteran Feminists of AmericaVeteran Feminists of America is a non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, for veterans of the Second Wave of the feminist movement...
- Vital Voices Global Partnership
- Wider Opportunities for WomenWider Opportunities for WomenWider Opportunities for Women is a national nonprofit organization in the United States established in 1962 by Jane Fleming and Mary Janney in Washington, D.C.- History :...
- Women's Action for New DirectionsWomen's Action for New DirectionsWomen's Action for New Directions or WAND is a progressive women's organization that seeks to decrease militarism, work toward the elimination of weapons of mass destruction stockpiles, redirect unnecessary military spending toward social programs, and to increase women's involvement in the...
- Women's International League for Peace and FreedomWomen's International League for Peace and FreedomThe Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was established in the United States in January 1915 as the Woman's Peace Party...
- Women's Ordination ConferenceWomen's Ordination ConferenceThe Women's Ordination Conference is the oldest and largest national organization that works to ordain women as deacons, priests, and bishops into the Roman Catholic Church. Founded in 1975, it primarily promotes an agenda with the objective of ordaining women within the Catholic Church. The idea...
- Women's Sports FoundationWomen's Sports FoundationThe Women's Sports Foundation "is an educational nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King." Its stated mission statement is "To advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity."...
- Women for Women InternationalWomen for Women InternationalWomen for Women International is an international organization advocating for women's rights.-Organization and mission: is a humanitarian organization that provides financial and emotional support to women survivors of war. Their programs help women achieve self-sufficiency through direct aid,...
- Women in Military Service for America MemorialWomen in Military Service for America MemorialThe Women in Military Service for America Memorial is located at the Ceremonial Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and honors all women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. New York architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, husband and wife, designed the memorial...
- YWCA USA