National Association of Commissions for Women
The NACW assists and supports commissions for women to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive in today's challenging environment. We provide valuable programs, meaningful activities, relevant resources, and available expertise to our members.
NACW connects commissions for women in states, counties and cities across the United States
NACW is the national advocate for commissions for women which holds a unique and positive position for women's equity and justice and touches millions of women, playing a significant role in national policy and legislative development.
NACW is the bridge between government and the private sector. Our membership reflects all age, economic, ethnic and social groups.
NACW is governed by a Board of Directors composed of an Executive Committee which includes the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, and fourteen Directors elected from across the United States.
The NACW works to:
Sustain
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Provide best practices and practical tools that help women's commissions fulfill their missions.
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Develop expertise in the unique needs and diverse environments of women’s commissions at the state, county and local levels.
Advocate
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Cultivates a national network of supporters.
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Promotes public policies that support and inform the work of women's commissions.
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Communicates the value of women’s commissions.
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Tells the story of women's commissions on the national level.
