Sister Allied Organizations
When WCF was founded in 1974, there weren't many other organizations dedicated to advancing women's political equality. Today, we're lucky to have such a wide range of groups doing vital work surrounding women, politics, reproductive justice, and many more issues of great importance to our country.
Every week, WCF features a different Sister Allied Organization, showcasing the important work of like-minded women’s groups. View this week's featured organization here. You can request to be featured here. View an archive of past featured organiations here.
To review a comprehensive list of strictly PACs that endorse primarily women candidates, please refer to the Center for Women and Politics PACS and Donor Networks List.
Below are some of the great organizations that protect women, politics, and reproductive rights - to keep our nation moving forward. Please Click Here for a State-by-State list of organizations to assist women candidates.
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21st Century Democrats
Washington, D.C.
202-626-5620
Twenty-First Century Democrats mission is to catalyze a new
movement by seeking out, training and supporting extraordinary, visionary
leaders who are courageous risk-takers and who inspire Americans to take
action.
Alabama Solution
Mobile, Alabama
334-471-8946
The Alabama Solution is a bi-partisan non-issue-oriented group of Alabama citizens,
predominantly women, who think that the time has come for women to play a leadership role in
state government. Members of the Alabama Solution believe women can make a positive difference
in the quality of government and in the lives of all Alabamians.
American College of Nurses and Midwives
Silver Spring, MD
240-485-1800
With roots dating to 1929, the American College of Nurse-Midwives
(ACNM) is the oldest women's health care organization in the U.S. ACNM
is the professional association that represents Certified
Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives in the United States. ACNM
provides research, administers and promotes continuing education
programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons
with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.
American Nurses Association
Silver Spring, MD
1-800-274-4ANA
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the only full-service
professional organization representing the interests of the nation's
2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 51 constituent member
nurses associations, its 24 specialty nursing and workforce advocacy
affiliate organizations that currently connect to ANA as affiliates.
American Women Presidents
Little Rock, AR
501-454-6487
American Women Presidents is
dedicated to promoting the election of women to the U.S. presidency
and vice presidency.
America Votes
Washington, D.C.
202-962-7240
America Votes marshals and unites the voices and efforts of the
progressive community to ensure that our collective and significant
resources—both human and financial—are aggregated, coordinated and compounded
to maximize the electoral impact of our partners.
Annie's List
Austin, TX
512-481-8100
Since being created in 2003, Annie’s List has accomplished major
milestones and changed the political landscape of Texas . We played a
critical role in electing twelve new Democratic women to the Texas
House of Representatives and another to the Texas Senate, have trained
hundreds of potential candidates and campaign staffers across the
state, engaged tens of thousands of women voters and helped fill the
power pipeline for tomorrow’s women leaders – including for Mayor of
Houston in 2009 and statewide offices in 2010.
Barbara Lee Family Foundation
Cambridge, MA
617-234-0355
The Barbara Lee Family Foundation, based in Cambridge, MA was
established in 1999. It was founded by Barbara Lee to strategically
advance two of her longstanding passions – women in politics and the
contemporary art. Over the past seven years, the Foundation has conceived, directed and
provided funding for projects in these two areas. The Women in
Politics Program Area strives to empower more women to become
fully engaged in the political process. The Contemporary Art Program
Area seeks to advance the visual contemporary art in Boston and the
work of contemporary female artists throughout the country.
Business and Professional Women USA
Washington, D.C.
202-861-1100
Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW) is a multi-generational
bipartisan member organization that has been fostering the success of
workingwomen by providing career advancement resources, worklife
strategies and personal and professional connections.
BPW was founded in 1919 and was one of the first organizations to
endorse the Equal Rights Amendment. Since being established, BPW has
been a leader in promoting and supporting legislation affecting
working women.
Center for American Progress
Washington, D.C.
202-682-1611
The Center for American Progress is a progressive think-tank
dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action. We are creating a long-term,
progressive vision for America—a vision that policy makers, thought-leaders and
activists can use to shape the national debate and pass laws that make a
difference.
Center for American Women and Politics– Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers
New Brunswick, NJ
732- 932-9384
CAWP is a university-based research, education and public service
center. Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about
women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's
influence and leadership in public life.
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Washington, D.C.
202-508-6969
The Coalition of Labor Union Women
is America's only national organization for union women. Formed
in 1974, CLUW is a nonpartisan organization within the union
movement.
CodePink
Los Angeles, CA
310-827-4320
Code Pink emerged
out of a desperate desire by a group of American
women to stop the Bush administration from invading
Iraq. Code Pink is a women-initiated grassroots
peace and social justice movement working to end the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare,
education, green jobs and other life-affirming activities.
DAWN’S List: Democratic Activists for Women Now
Johnston, IA
515-226-9448
DAWN is an organization of grassroots
volunteers which began with Barbara Boxer’s campaign for the U.S.
Senate in 1992. DAWN members recognize that parity in numbers and
rights for women and men in all areas of our society will benefit each
of us. To channel and express our enthusiasm for a new era of
equality, we have formed a Democratic club.
Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy
New York, NY
212-725-8825
The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee is building a new generation
of Democratic women candidates, informed voters, and political
activists throughout New York State. Our mission is inspired by the dynamic legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt,
one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Eleanor
Roosevelt dedicated her life to expanding the role of women in politics
and government. As she famously said, "Democracy is not about words,
but action."
ElectWomen Magazine
Washington, D.C.
info@electwomen.com
ElectWomen Magazine is a non-partisan online media site that provides
campaign tips, stories and resources to women running for political
office or thinking about running for office. Candidates and elected
officials provide the blog posts and women candidates can blog in – ask
questions, offer advice and share information.
Emerge America
San Francisco, CA
415-344-0323
Emerge America
is a training program for Democratic women who want to run for public office.
Emerge America has affiliate programs in 7 states, and in less than 5 years,
over 250 women have received intensive training on running for office and are a
part of a larger network of supporters that make their running and winning
possible.
EMILY’s List
Washington, D.C.
202-326-1400
EMILY's List, the nation's largest grassroots political network,
is dedicated to building a progressive America by electing pro-choice
Democratic women to federal, state, and local office. We are a network of more
than 100,000 Americans committed to
recruiting and funding viable women candidates; helping them build and run effective
campaign organizations; training the next generation of activists; and
mobilizing women voters to help elect progressive candidates across the nation.
Feminist Majority Foundation
Arlington, VA
703-522-2214
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded
in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's
equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres,
FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically,
socially, and politically. Our organization believes that
feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority,
but this majority must be empowered.
Georgia’s WIN List
Douglasville, GA
770-489-6689
Georgia's WIN List is a
political action committee that seeks to change the face of Georgia
politics by electing more pro-choice Democratic women to the General
Assembly and to statewide office who are committed to reproductive
freedom and economic, educational, and legal equality for all women.
Good Ol' Girls
San Francisco, CA
A social and political network of political women interested in engaging with their communities and each other.
Harriet's List
314-494-4399
Working to increase the number of progressive women in the Missouri State Legislature.
International Republican Institute
Washington, D.C.
202-408-9450
Established in April 1983, the International Republican Institute (IRI)
is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to advancing freedom
and democracy worldwide by developing political parties, civic
institutions, open elections, good governance and the rule of law.
For 25 years, IRI has been helping to spread democracy through
trainings by volunteer experts from all over the world on political
party and candidate development, good governance practices, civil
society development, civic education, women’s and youth leadership
development, electoral reform and election monitoring, and political
expression in closed societies.
League of Women Voters
Washington, D.C.
202-429-1965
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen
education and advocacy. The League's enduring vitality and resonance comes from
its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization,
working at the national, state and local levels.
Lillian's List
Raleigh, NC
919-834-9008
A North Carolina donor network dedicated to providing financial, strategic,
and political support to Democratic women serving in the North Carolina
General Assembly, and new candidates, who are committed to reproductive
freedom and equality for women.
Missouri Women's Council
877-426-9284
Serves as a resource for women pursuing their political goals in Missouri, featuring a network of advisory services.
MomsRising
Washington, D.C.
202-371-1999
MomsRising has a goal of bringing millions of people, who all
share a common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America,
together as a non-partisan force for 2008 and beyond. This grassroots, online
effort is mobilizing mothers, and all who have mothers, across America as a
cohesive force for change.
National Abortion Federation
Washington, D.C.
202-667-5881
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of
abortion providers in the United
States and Canada. We believe that
women should be trusted to make
private medical decisions in consultation
with their health care providers.
NAF currently offers quality training
and services to abortion providers
and unbiased information and referral
services to women.
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Washington, D.C.
202-973-3000
For more than 30 years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has been the
nation's leading advocate for privacy and a woman's right to choose. With more
than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is fighting
to protect the pro-choice values of freedom and privacy. With the far right in
control of the White House and many state legislatures, our work has never been
more important.
National Congress of Black Women
202-678-6788
Washington, D.C.
The National
Congress of Black Women (NCBW) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and
cultural development of African American Women and their families. NCBW
also serves as a nonpartisan voice and instrument on issues pertaining
to the appointment of African American Women at all levels of
government, and to increase African American women's participation in
the educational, political, economic and social arenas.
National Council of Women's Organizations
Washington, D.C.
202-293-4507
The National Council of Women's
Organizations (NCWO) includes over 200 member organizations.
National Foundation of Women Legislators
Washington, D.C.
202-293-3040
The mission of the NFWL is to provide strategic resources to women
leaders for leadership development and effective governance through
conferences, effective seminars, issue education materials,
professional and personal relationships, and networking at both the
state and federal levels.
National Organization for Women
Washington, D.C.
202-628-8669
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest
organization of feminist activists in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take
action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate
discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system,
and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and
reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate
racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.
National Women’s Political Caucus
Washington, D.C.
202-785-1100
The NWPC is a multicultural, intergenerational, and multi-issue
grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the
political process and creating a true women’s political power base to achieve
equality for all women. NWPC recruits, trains and supports pro-choice women candidates
for elected and appointed offices at all
National Women's Law Center
Washington, D.C.
202-588-5180
Since 1972, the Center has expanded the possibilities for women and
girls in this country. The Center uses the law in all its forms:
getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking
cases in state and federal courts all the way to the Supreme Court; and
educating the public about ways to make the law and public policies
work for women and their families.
National Federation of Republican Women
Alexandria, VA
703-548-9688
Founded in 1938 and one of the largest and most influential
women's political organizations in the country, the Federation is a grassroots
organization with 100,000 members and 1,825 local clubs nationwide. We
strengthen the Republican Party by recruiting, training and electing
candidates; advocating the Party’s philosophy and initiatives; and, empowering
women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process.
National Jewish Democratic Council
Washington, D.C.
202-216-9060
Founded in 1990, the National Jewish Democratic Council is the
national voice of Jewish Democrats. Informed
by our commitment to those values shared by the Democratic Party and the vast
majority of American Jews - including the separation of church and state, a
strong US-Israel relationship, and reproductive freedom.
National Partnership for Women & Families
Washington, D.C.
202-986-2600
The National Partnership for Women & Families promotes fairness in the workplace, reproductive health and rights, access to quality affordable health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.
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Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Washington, D.C.
202-973-4800
The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent,
non-partisan, not-for-profit organization formed as the political and advocacy
arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in
educational and electoral activity including public education campaigns, grassroots
organizing, and legislative advocacy.
Rachel’s Action Network
Washington, D.C.
202-659-0846
Rachel's Action Network (RAN) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(4)
membership organization dedicated to promoting and supporting women advocates
who are impassioned leaders in efforts to promote a healthy environment.
Republicans For Choice
Alexandria, VA
703-212-0890
Republicans for Choice's mission is to ensure that the Republican Party's Statement of
Principles is equally applied: The Republican Party wants "[a]n America
with a smaller less burdensome government that trusts its people to decide what
is best for them ... [a]n America where freedom of expression, individual
conscience, and personal privacy are cherished and respected."
Republican Majority For Choice
Washington, D.C.
202-887-4786
The Republican Majority for Choice is an organization of
Republican men and women throughout the United States who believe in our Party's traditional principles of
individual liberty, strong national security and sound economic reason. We endorse the 'big tent' philosophy of
inclusion and tolerance on social issues.
Running Start
Washington, D.C.
202-421-4102
Running Start is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring
young women and girls to run for political office. Our goal is to increase the number of women in the United States
who serve in elected office by planting the seed early that women are needed in
politics. Our training programs emphasize that political leadership is an
attainable and exciting goal for young women to pursue.
Stanton Hughes Political Consulting
San Francisco, CA
Ranging from regional districts to statewide races, Staton Hughes manages
all aspects of political campaigns. We act as architect, general contractor
and carpenter. We write the strategic plan, develop the message and build the
machinery to get it to voters.
WAND
Arlington, MA
781-643-6740
WAND was founded in 1982 as Women’s Action for Nuclear
Disarmament. With the end of the cold war, we became Women’s Action for New
Directions, and have been dedicating our energies to redirect federal budget
priorities away from the military and toward human needs.
WeLEAD
Washington, D.C.
202-885-2903
Women bringing women into the power center is a bipartisan leadership
training program run by the Women & Politics Institute's Young Women Leaders Board,
a group of successful Washington, DC women who want to help the next
generation of women succeed in politics and public service. WeLEAD is
the only training in the country that specifically works to increase
the number of women working in political professions such as the
administration, congressional staffing, campaign consulting, and
lobbying, as well as encourages young women to run for elected office.
The White House Project
New York, NY
212-261-4400
The White House Project aims to advance women’s leadership in all
communities and sectors—up to the U.S. presidency—by filling the
leadership pipeline with a richly diverse, critical mass of women.
WISH List
Alexandria, VA
703-778-5550
The WISH List raises funds to identify,
support and elect pro-choice Republican women at all levels of government -- local, state and national.
Women and Politics Institute, American University
Washington, D.C.
202-885-2903
The Women and Politics Institute advances the study and
discussion of women and politics, promotes opportunities for women in politics,
and trains women to become political leaders.
Women in Government
Washington, D.C.
202-333-0825
Women In Government, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a national,
non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators that
provides leadership opportunities, networking expert forums, and
educational resources to address and resolve complex public policy
issues.
Women in Media and News: WIMN
Brooklyn, NY
347-564-5190
Women In Media & News (WIMN), a national media analysis, education
and advocacy group, was founded in 2001 by media critic and journalist
Jennifer L. Pozner with guidance from a diverse team of directors and
advisors including journalists, feminists, social justice activists and
media reform advocates.
Women's Campaign School
New Haven, CT
800-353-2878
The Women's Campaign School at Yale is a nonpartisan, issue-neutral political campaign training program. Our
mission is to provide the very best training in the world for women who
want to run for office or who want to move up the ladder to higher
elective office. We train women to run political campaigns and to
advance their careers in public service. We value leaders who are
capable of building relationships regardless of political point-of-view.
Women's eNews
New York, NY
212-244-1720
Women's eNews is the definitive source of substantive news--unavailable
anywhere else--covering issues of particular concern to women and
providing women's perspectives on public policy. It enhances women's
ability to define their own lives and to participate fully in every
sector of human endeavor.
Women’s Leadership Forum (DNC)
Washington, D.C.
202-863-8000
The women's community within Democratic Party Leadership.
Women's Legislative Network
Washington, D.C.
202-624-5400
The Women’s Legislative Network is committed to promoting the
participation, empowerment and leadership of women legislators in the
area of women’s financial stability.
Women's National Democratic Club
Washington, D.C.
202-232-7363
Welcome to the Woman's National Democratic Club, the meeting place for
Democrats in the nation's capital. WNDC engages members (women and men)
in public affairs and serves as a forum for Democratic leaders.
Women’s Voices, Women Vote
Washington, D.C.
202-659-9570
Women's Voices. Women Vote started with one goal in mind:
Improving unmarried women's participation in the electorate. We have an experienced
team working to achieve this goal, and we have made successful strides.
WomenWinning (Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund)
St. Paul, MN
507-281-8264
Established in 1982 by a group of 25 bi-partisan women to increase the number of women in public office.
WUF PAC
Washington, D.C.
202-494-7624
WUFPAC is a nonpartisan political action committee that supports
women forty years of age and under running for state and federal public office.
Young Democrats of America (Women's Caucus)
Washington, DC
As Democratic activists, the members
of the Young Democrats of America (YDA) are committed
to bringing young women into the Democratic Party. Through
the strength of our Women's Caucus, we have been able
to reach out to this important voting constituency,
and adopting positions to educate our members on issues
of importance to women.
Younger Womens Task Force
Washington, DC
202-293-4506
A project of the National Council of Women's Organizations, YWTF is
a nationwide, diverse and inclusive grassroots movement dedicated to
organizing younger women and their allies to take action on issues that
matter most to them. By and for younger women, YWTF works both within
and beyond the women’s movement, engaging all who are invested in
advancing the rights of younger women.
