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June 5, 2012
AAUW was an outstanding experience that I am very appreciative I had the opportunity to attend. I was able to network and connect with the most outstanding women i have ever met and was able to look into wonderful graduate programs I had not even considered before. Becuase of AAUW I am closer to women all across the country, have made friendships with these women, and have support no matter where I choose to go from here.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Okay
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 27, 2012
As a 20-year member of AAUW, it is the most satisfying organization I belong to, and I belong to many. The scope of work continues to meet critical needs in the community and the nation. It offers fabulous leadership training experiences. The philanthropy opportunities are many and targeted, so you can support those aspects of the work you are most interested in. The opportunities to make a positive difference at every level – local, regional and nationally – are endless. The people I have met over the years are among my closest friends and the only way I would have met them is through AAUW since they span the state and the nation in geography. AAUW is a great organization and I am so proud of the work we do and to be a member.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Through AAUW I can make a positive contribution every day with my work and with my donations.
May 27, 2012
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been a life saver to me. I had been a care giver for my husband for several years before he passed away. Then I had a huge need to "get out of the house," so I joined AAUW. I found, not only fantastic, intelligent, lifelong women friends, but vast programs to help the lives of women and girls. I immediately got involved in raising money for scholarships for women and also to support legal cases of women who have been victims of discrimination, harassment or other unfair treatment. I regularly send letters to my Senators, Representatives, and state legislators to vote for bills that will improve the lives of women and girls. Our state sponsors a program where our local groups can raise money for 8th grade girls to spend a week at a local college or University immersed in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) because women are so badly underrepresented in these fields. At the local level, I've been involved with the students at our local university which has greatly expanded my horizon, as well as participating in other local projects, such as passing out our research reports to our school board members, and participating in candidates forums. I don't know how much I've contributed to AAUW, but I do know that AAUW has enormously enriched my life, improved my self confidence and self esteem, and given me leadership skills that I never had. I hope this wonderful program will continue for another 130 years.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 26, 2012
I am the Co-President of our local branch of AAUW, and have participated in the national AAUW Voices Project (writing Op-Eds that have been published in several newspapers). AAUW is one of the few women's organizations that is working on issues that I find important: pay equity, gender discrimination in the workplace, empowerment of women in general, etc. AAUW offers exceptional leadership opportunities at all levels (local, state, and national), and commissions outstanding research on issues pertaining to women. I would highly recommend that anyone who cares about women's equity get involved and join AAUW.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 26, 2012
Members of AAUW advance the mission of equity for women and girls in their own communities using the resources provided by our great parent organization. We can rely on AAUW to provide research, updates, publications, media guidance and developed programs. These resources enable us to carry out programs in our communities on issues such as pay equity, reproductive rights, civil rights and many other issues. A great example is a project I recently worked on with other members of the San Jose branch of AAUW. "Sports Equity" is a community action project of AAUW San Jose. Members recently participated in the Know The Score program of AAUW. We visited local highs schools to conduct s low level observation on compliance with Title IX. The results were reported on to the high schools with recommendations for improvement, if needed. We are following up with a commitment from the schools to include Title IX information in the student handbooks and including contact information for the Title IX coordinator. Material developed by AAUW will be included in the freshman orientation packets this fall. Title IX coordinators will be provided with a copy of "Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment in Schools" research. We followed the program designed by AAUW program experts and AAUW research. What might have seemed an overwhelming amount of program development was already available to our members who wanted to advance the beneficial aspects of Title IX in our local community. There are a number of other programs our branch is using to promote the mission of AAUW, which is the reason we joined this incredible organization iun the first place.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
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Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 25, 2012
I learned about AAUW when I came across their research reports as a doctoral student in Psychology, studying gender inequities in STEM. I was immediately impressed by the quality and accessibility of their research and was eager to learn more about the organization behind such compelling and well-presented literature. It then I learned that AAUW has been fighting-and winning- the fights that matter to women for 130 years. Since then, I have become an alternate for the American Dissertation award, a member and a Volunteer working for AAUW’s Voices project. I have attended AAUW conferences and found the organization to be effective in informing members on issues and mobilizing them to take meaningful action. I am proud to be a member of an organization which attacks issues at all levels-from grass-roots advocacy to lobbying the legislature- and connects with individuals on all levels-from branches meeting at the local level to social media and research reports on the global stage -and genuinely makes a difference. Unfortunately, AAUW is as relevant now as it was when it was founded: Women still haven’t achieved pay equity, Title IX non-compliance persists, and the right to reproductive healthcare and freedom are under attack once again. I am more grateful than ever that AAUW is still here, and doing top-notch work. I give this organization my highest recommendation.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
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Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 24, 2012
AAUW is unparalleled in the advocacy work it does on behalf of women and girls. Women make up 50% of the population, but are under-represented in most influencing spheres of our lives. With its top-drawer research reports on the status of girls and women in non-traditional fields, legal advocacy fund, grants to young women, public policy activities and programs to get girls in the still elusive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, I believe there is no organization that influences public policy to the degree AAUW does. I'm volunteering at both the local and national levels -- that's how much I want to support AAUW. I strongly encourage that you award AAUW for the work it does to help women and families!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing their ideas debated in public forum; had my opinion pieces that support AAUW's work published in major newspapers
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Be even more visible.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
None.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
New friends; new colleagues; most important: an understanding about public policy and advocacy work
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
I'm thrilled.
May 24, 2012
AAUW is The American Association of University Women. Our chapter is made up of women of varying ages and interests, but we also have much in common which finds expression in our meetings and activities. (1.) Our organization EDUCATES. Members didn't cease to lean when they graduated from their own university settings. We design our monthly prgrams carefully to give us opportunities to learn about new trends and new challenges facing women, not just locally, but around the world. Our chapter seeks ways to empower girls of middle school age for positive future roles. In the name of our organization, we also offer scholarship aid to Re-entry Women attending colleges in our area. (2.) Our organization ENTERTAINS. Through our annual Membership Tea and Spring Picnic, we socialize and get to know each other better. We invite friends to join in with us to attend concerts, go to hear outstanding speakers, visit museums and much more. (3.) Our organization ENERGIZES. Most of us like to read, and the discussions that take place in our two Book Groups never fail to stimulate our minds and our compassion for others. Our fund-raising projects require the energy of all who participate. These efforts arise because we are motivated by the projects we support, particularly to advance educational opportunities for women and to finance Legal Advocacy for women in the workplace. IN CONCLUSION -- a CHALLENGE. (4.) Every organization can improve by taking time to EVALUATE its mission, its structure, its outreach. AAUW is thriving and contributing, and I'm happy to continue my membership of many years.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 22, 2012
A friend introduced me to AAUW by inviting me to a branch meeting. The women there were enthusiastic and intelligent, and the branch had interesting programs. Over the years I gradually became more and more involved in the organization, along the way learning how it advances its mission to promote equity and opportunity for all women and girls. Recently I've been working with AAUW's College/University program and the bright young women introduced to AAUW through their institution's partner membership. Through AAUW young women learn about issues that will face them once they graduate; they learn leadership skills; they learn to fight for justice in combating gender discrimination, how to negotiate for fair salaries and benefits, and how to run for elected office--all skills that will stand them in good stead in the future. Empowerment of young women is one of the crucial benefits of AAUW.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
May 22, 2012
I re-joined AAUW in 2007 and have served on the branch board since 2008. This has helped enrich my life and my self-confidence. I have also made friends with many women who have helped me personally and whose company I enjoy. I have had the rewards from being part of the process that awards scholarships and educates students. I have enjoyed advocating for things I believe in. And I have enjoyed leading the branch, as well as helping with state and national projects, like NCCWSL. I recommend this organization highly.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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