Resources
The following is a partial list of political, women's national and statewide organizations. The Internet is a great resource to find other women's organizations that can assist you when you decide to get involved in the political arena. You can also contact California Women Lead if you need assistance in locating a specific women's organization. Note: California Women Lead is not responsible for the content of linked third party sites and does not make any representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to any content or material or the accuracy of any content or material on such third party websites.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
http://www.aauw.org
Committed to making an impact on education and equity for all women and girls; to removing barriers and developing opportunities to enable women and girls to reach their full potential.
Black Women Organized for Political Action
http://www.bwopa.org
BWOPA's purpose is to activate, motivate, promote, support, and educate African-American women about the political process, encourage involvement, and to affirm our commitment to, and solving of, those problems affecting the African-American community.
California School Boards Association (CSBA)
http://www.csba.org
The California School Boards Association is a collaborative group of virtually all of the stateís more than 1,000 school districts and county offices of education. It brings together school governing boards and their districts and county offices on behalf of Californiaís children.
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
http://www.csac.counties.org
The primary purpose of CSAC is to represent county government before the California Legislature, administrative agencies and the federal government.
California Women's Leadership Association (CWLA)
http://www.cwla.us/
CWLA is a partisan organization committed to bring together influential women to effect positive change in our community and government through education as well as advocacy and to identify and assist women with opportunities for involvement in significant decision making opportunities and positions.
Commission on the Status of Women
http://www.women.ca.gov
The California Commission on the Status of Women is a nonpartisan state agency that works in a culturally inclusive manner to promote equality and justice for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)
http://www.dccc.org
Committed to electing Democrats to the House of Representatives.
Democratic National Committee (DNC)
http://www.democrats.org
Plans the Party's quadrennial presidential nominating convention.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)
http://www.dscc.org
Committed to electing Democrats to the United States Senate.
EMILY's List
http://www.emilyslist.org
The nation's largest grassroots political network, raising campaign contributions for Democratic, pro-choice, female candidates running for the House, the Senate and governor.
Hispanas Organized for Political Equity (HOPE)
http://www.latinas.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education.
International Womenís Democracy Center
http://www.iwdc.org
Goals are to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, networking, and research with a focus on increasing women's participation in politics, policy, and decision-making within their own governments.
League of California Cities (LCC)
http://cacities.org
The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities.
League of Women Voters of the United States (LWV)
http://www.lwv.org
Encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government; works to increase understanding of major public policy issues.
Make it in Scrubs
http://www.MakeitinScrubs.com
The health care industry in California is a rapidly growing field that needs workers in all professions now. Learn about opportunities in the profession.
National Federation of Republican Women/ California Federation of Republican Women
http://www.nfrw.org
Provides an avenue of political involvement for women who share the Republican philosophy.
National Foundation for Women Legislators
http://www.womenlegislators.org
Provides strategic resources for women to be effective legislators and to develop leadership skills.
National Organization for Women
http://www.now.org
Takes action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society.
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
http://www.nrcc.org
Devoted to increasing the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)
http://www.nrsc.org
Ensures that Republican candidates are elected to the United States Senate.
National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC)
http://www.nwpc.org
Dedicated to training and supporting pro-choice women candidates for elected and appointed office at all levels of government, regardless of party affiliation.
Republican National Committee (RNC)
http://www.rnc.org
The Republican National Committee plans the Party's presidential nominating convention.
WISH List
http://www.thewishlist.org
WISH is committed to identifying, training, supporting and electing Republican women to federal office.
White House Project
http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org
Promotes the election of a woman to the presidency of the USA.
Woman's National Democratic Club
http://www.democraticwoman.org
Provides a forum to further the participation of women in the political process.
Women In Government
http://www.womeningovernment.org
Provides a neutral platform for bringing women policymakers together to share information and seek solutions to timely issues before federal, state and local governments.
Women's Campaign Fund
http://www.wcfonline.org
Provides women from all political parties with the resources they need to win political office.
