Edcuational Foundation and Legal Advocacy Fund

Mission Statements

The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.

AAUW Educational Foundation Awarded Seal of Excellence (from the November Newsletter)
    
     The AAUW Educational Foundation has been awarded the “Best in America” Seal of Approval by the Independent Charities of America Seal of Excellence. This seal confirms that the Educational Foundation has met the highest standards of accountability and programming, including those required to be included in the federal government's Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the approximately 1 million charities operating in the United States today, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this seal.

Two Court Wins for LAF-Supported Plaintiffs

On September 6, the 10th Circuit ruled in favor of LAF-supported plaintiff Lisa Simpson, concluding there was sufficient evidence for a jury to return a verdict in her favor and overturning the summary judgment in favor of the University of Colorado. Then, on September 20, Laura Violand prevailed against George Washington University’s appeal when the appeals court judge upheld her $280,955 jury award for back pay damages. This decision is a major victory in light of the recent Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter. Visit LAF on the web to read more about Violand’s and Simpson’s cases.
http://www.aauw.org/advocacy/laf/cases/simpson.cfm
http://www.aauw.org/advocacy/laf/cases/violand.cfm

2006 Education Fund Report

Many, many thanks to all the Greensboro Branch members and MALs who made it possible for us to reach our EF goal in 2006! Thanks to all of you who donated in excess of $500 before I began came, all who worked long and either sweaty or freeezing hours (depending on the days you worked!) at the golf tournament, all who donated and/or bought auction items at the Holiday/125th Anniversary Lunceon and all who sent me checks in response to my fundraising letter. I couldn't have done it without you! And many thanks to all who helped with the luncheon and made it a big success. I thank you and the Association thanks you! - Mary Woodrow, EF VP

EF/LAF

Our total contributions to the Educational Foundation were $2,000 plus any gifts that were sent directly to D.C. after Dec. 15. Gifts from Individual Branch Members were designated to "Uncrestricted Foundation Support." Gifts from the Auction and from the CCG were divided between the Eleanor Roosevelt FUnd and the American Fellowships in Memory of Ann Chipley, a former NC State President, Regional Director, and AAUW Staff member.

Our total contributions to the Legal Advocacy Fund were $490 plus any gifts sent directly to D.C. after Dec. 15. Gifts came from Individual Branch Members, the Auction, and CCG.