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Funding and Membership Organizations Furthering the Cause of Women and Girls

• Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce - We exist so that our members have an environment and the resources conducive to business success. (State)
• Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) - To inspire by celebrating and sharing the lifetime contributions of Colorado's extraordinary women (State)
• Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) - Advancing women into leadership positions in higher education administration. (State)
• Jewish Women's Fund of Colorado - a donor advised fund at Rose Community Foundation - As Jewish Women committed to systemic social change, our mission is to encourage and facilitate women's leadership and advocacy for social justice, human rights, and economic development. We are dedicated to using our collective philanthropy to make a difference in the status of women and girls and to place women in the forefront of creating the ideals of civil society. (State)
• Junior League of Denver, Inc. - The Junior League of Denver is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. It's purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. (Regional)
• League of Women Voters - A nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Helpful publications on state ballot issues and elections information. (National)
• Mile High United Way: Women's Leadership Council and Women's Economic Security Agenda (WESA) - Through Mile High United Way:(1) the Women's Leadership Council is dedicated to inspiring, educating and encouraging women to effect change in the community through philanthropy and leadership (2) the Women's Economic Self Sufficiency Agenda -WESA - provides scholarships for GEDs, Certificates, Licenses, Associates Degrees, and Bachelors Degrees to low income working individuals with dependents. Educational opportunities include supports, such as emergency grants and child care, as well as opportunities of asset accumulation. (Regional)
• Ms. Foundation - The Ms. Foundation supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support, the Foundation champions an equitable society by effecting change in public consciousness, law, philanthropy and social policy (National)
• National Organization for 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)
• Soroptimist International of Denver - To Improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. (National)
• Third Wave Foundation - The Third Wave Foundation is a feminist, activist foundation working nationally to support young women and transgender youth ages 15 to 30. Through financial resources, public education, and relationship building, Third Wave helps support and strengthen young women, transgender youth and their allies working for gender, racial, social, and economic justice. (National)
• Women's College of the University of Denver - The transformation of women’s lives through education (State)
• Women's Fund of Weld County - Create a permanent fund to find, fund and nurture programs that address unmet needs of women and girls in Weld County to enable them to become self-confident, independent, contributing members of the community. (State)
• Women'sVision Foundation - Statewide organization dedicated to enhancing the success of corporate women and corporations through leadership development and meaningful connections. (State)

Public Policy Resources

• 9to5, National Association of Working Women - A grassroots membership organization dedicated to improving the workplace and achieving economic justice for Colorado Women. Action-oriented information on many important issues. (National)
• Bell Policy Center - Statewide organization committed to identifying and promoting policies that help individuals and families access opportunity and move toward self-sufficiency. (State)
• Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) - The leading source for on women and politics--includes quick facts on women officeholders around the country, data and analysis on elections with women candidates, and much more. (National)
• Center for the Education of Women - The CEW, a unit of the University of Michigan, advocates for women in higher education and in the workplace; and adds to our knowledge of women's lives through our ongoing research program. The Center's focus areas include women’s education, employment, careers, leadership growth and development, and well being. (National)
• Center for Women Policy Studies - The Center for Women Policy Studies was founded in 1972 as the first feminist policy analysis and research institution in the USA. Our mission is to shape public policy to improve women’s lives and preserve women’s human rights. The Center is a unique resource for progressive public policy and social change. (National)
• Colorado Center on Law and Policy - A non-profit, non-partisan organization that advocates on behalf of the the poor, working poor and other vulnerable populations through legislative, administrative and legal advocacy. (State)
• Colorado Coalition for Girls - Established in 1994, The Colorado Coalition for Girls is an advocacy group whose vision is to see that every girl in Colorado has the opportunity to reach her full potential (State)
• Colorado Women's Agenda - A statewide network that champions economic security, social justice and political power for all Colorado women through public education, political advocacy, communications and grassroots activism. (State)
• Colorado Women's Lobby - The Colorado Women's Lobby is an organization that lobbies state legislators to invoke positive change for women and to increase legislators' understanding of how the challenges facing women also have an impact on their families and community. (State)
• Family Economic Self Sufficiency Project - The Family Economic Self-Sufficiency Project, an innovative effort initiated in 1996, links WOW with three national partner organizations—the Corporation for Enterprise Development, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the National Economic Development and Law Center—to provide resources and technical assistance to community-based advocates and states on human resource investment policies. (National)
• Feminist Majority - FMF engages in research and public policy development, public education programs, grassroots organizing projects, leadership training and development programs, and participates in and organizes forums on issues of women's equality and empowerment. Our sister organization, the Feminist Majority, engages in lobbying and other direct political action, pursuing equality between women and men through legislative avenues. (National)
• White House Project - The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization, works to advance a richly diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions, up to and including the U.S. Presidency. The Colorado office provides trainings, networking, mentors, fun events, and much more for women looking to get involved in politics. (National)
• Wider Opportunities for Women - Wider Opportunities for Women works on policy issues and workplace equality. (National)

Research Resources

• Bell Policy Center - Statewide organization committed to identifying and promoting policies that help individuals and families access opportunity and move toward self-sufficiency. (State)
• Center for the Education of Women - The CEW, a unit of the University of Michigan, advocates for women in higher education and in the workplace; and adds to our knowledge of women's lives through our ongoing research program. The Center's focus areas include women’s education, employment, careers, leadership growth and development, and well being. (National)
• Center for Women's Health Research at the Univ. of CO at Denver and Health Sciences Center - Mission: Research in the understudied issues in women's health; training the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists in the study of women's health; educational outreach. (State)
• Colorado Children's Campaign - The Colorado Children's Campaign was established in 1985 as a statewide nonprofit organization. Since then, we have been the leading bi-partisan voice for children from the state capitol to communities across the state, focusing on expanding access to quality healthcare, early childhood experiences and K-12 education. (State)
• Colorado Coalition for Gender and Information Technology (CCGIT) - As an advocate for women and girls, the Colorado Coalition for Gender & IT (CCGIT) conceptualizes, organizes, links, and measures effective practices for recruiting and retaining them in the information technology pipeline. (State)
• Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute - A coalition of community-based organizations, individuals, advocates, educators and nonprofits, working toward the development of adequate and fair fiscal policies that will benefit all Coloradans, especially low and moderate income populations. (State)
• Denver Women's Commission - The Denver Women's Commission enhances the quality of life in Denver by assisting women in the attainment of equality and full opportunity. View the Monthly Newscard. (Regional)
• Institute for Women's Policy Research - The Institute for Women's Policy Research conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation. (National)
• National Council for Research on Women - The National Council for Research on Women is a network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers with a growing global reach. The Council harnesses the resources of its network to ensure fully informed debate, policies, and practices to build a more inclusive and equitable world for women and girls. (National)
• National Research Center for Women and Families - The National Research Center for Women & Families promotes the health and safety of women, children, and families, by using objective, research-based information to encourage new, more effective programs and policies. The Center achieves its mission by gathering and analyzing information and translating that information into clearly presented facts and policy implications that are made widely available to the public, the media, and policy makers (National)
• Women's Research and Education Institute - WREI's mission is to identify issues affecting women and their roles in the family, workplace, and public arena, and to inform and help shape the public policy debate on these issues. (National)