National Association of Women's Business Owners
www.nawbo.org
WIPP
www.wipp.org
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is a national bi-partisan public policy organization representing more than 505,000 women in business and women business owners nationwide.
EMILY's List
http://www.emilyslist.org
EMILY's List is a political network for pro-choice Democratic women candidates. With membership of over 68,000 men and women committed to electing women in high office - as members of the US House and Senate and as governors. Emily's List helps elect pro-choice Democratic women candidates by raising candidate contributions, building strong, winning campaigns and mobilizing women voters.
Democratic National Committee's Women Outreach Office
http://www.democrats.org/outreach/women.html
As part of the DNC, the Women's Outreach Office helps promote women's issues within the Democrat Party, as well as providing resources for those interested in women's political participation.
National Women's Political Caucus
http://www.nwpc.org
The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is the only multi-partisan national grassroots membership organization dedicated to identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting pro-choice women for elected and appointed office at all levels of government. More than 50,000 women participate in the Caucus' events each year.
American University - Women & Politics Institute
http://www.american.edu/oconnor/wandp
Links to the journal "Women and Politics", the National Education for Women's Leadership DC Program, information on academic programs offered through the institute, the Exceptional Merit Media Awards, and links to various paid and unpaid internships which promote women's rights.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance - Political Participation of Women
http://www.idea.int/women/
Contains relevant links focused on women's political participation and a handbook detailing strategies for women elected officials as well as case studies.
International Women's Democracy Center
http://www.iwdc.org/
A non-profit organization offering trainings aimed at increasing women's political participation. Offers training programs for women focusing on running for elected office, campaign management, issue advocacy, fundraising and utilizing communications technology.
Women's Campaign School at Yale University
http://www.wcsyale.org/contents.html
A non-partisan, nonprofit organization providing training and education for women on how to run a successful election campaign. Website includes links to elections laws and regulations, information regarding seminars, scholarships, and graduates, and merchandise for sale.
Association for Women in Development (AWID)
http://www.awid.org/
An international advocacy organization working to promote gender equality, women's rights, and sustainable development. Topic areas include women's participation, economic development, and organizational development. Site includes links to information on events, publications, programs, and links to other organizations including institutional members.
National Democratic Institute
http://www.ndi.org/globalp/women/women.asp
NDI is committed to promoting the equitable participation of women in politics and government. Comprising over 50 percent of the world's population, women continue to be under-represented as voters, political leaders and as elected officials Support for increased participation of women in political and civic leadership is consistent with NDI's mandate to strengthen the inclusive nature and representative character of democratic institutions worldwide. The participation of women is an essential element in the design and implementation of all our programs.
NDI helps women acquire the tools to engage in the political process. Their programs help create an environment in which women can advocate on matters of policy, run for political office, be elected, govern effectively, and participate meaningfully in every facet of civic and political life.
WomenConnect-
http://www.care2.com/womenconnect?z00m=7057157
-where everyday women come to be inspired, be informed and to get involved.
Feminists for Just & Equitable Public Policy
http://www.femjepp.ca/
(FemJEPP) is a provincial alliance of equality-seeking women's groups, individual social activists and women with first-hand experience and knowledge of the impacts of policies, programs and services at the local community level, seeking to improve public policy for women and their families.
Center for American Women in Politics
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp/About/aboutCAWP.html
A unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, CAWP is a leading authority in its field and a respected bridge between the academic and political worlds. Today, CAWP has taken on the multiple roles of catalyst and resource, provider of data and analyses, interpreter and guide. CAWP raises and responds to emerging issues, working daily with women leaders as well as journalists, scholars, students, women's groups, governmental agencies, civic organizations, and political parties.
Center for Policy Alternatives
http://www.cfpa.org
The Progressive Agenda for the States 2007: Values & Vision for America features 50 of the most innovative policy solutions being debated and enacted in the states. A wide range of domestic issues - including Identity Theft, Global Warming, Fair Share Health Care, Sudan Divestment, and Predatory Mortgage Lending - are covered.
Local Issues Information (Philadelphia PA)
The Fels Civic Exchange
http://www.fels.upenn.edu/civic-exchange
is a forum sponsored by the William Penn Foundation and hosted by the Fels Institute of Government that seeks to share information among organizations united to improve the future of
IssuesPhiladelphia
http://www.issuesphiladelphia.org
has compiled many helpful resources for people trying to make sense of city government, its budget process, and the opportunities and challenges facing the City.
The Office of the Budget
http://www.budget.state.pa.us/budget/site/default.asp
is authorized by the Administrative Code of 1929; it is under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Budget, who reports to the Governor.The Secretary of the Budget has overall responsibility for preparation of the Governor's budget and its implementation after legislative enactment and also for maintenance of the Commonwealth's uniform accounting, payroll and financial reporting systems.
The Secretary is also responsible for evaluating special policy issues and providing other senior officials with information to change existing policy or formulate new policy.
http://www.picapa.org/
mission is to provide oversight and guidance to the City of
The Committee of Seventy
http://seventy.org/cg2007.pdf
is a non-partisan organization conducting a permanent campaign
to improve the
government efficiency, educating citizens and safeguarding elections. This comprehensive guide offers information about all of the elected state and regional offices.
R.E.F.O.R.M. Agenda
http://reformballot.org/theagenda
For more than a year, a Reformers’ Roundtable of individuals and organizations pushing for positive change in
Plan
www.planphilly.com
Planphilly is a
The Delaware River City Corporation
http://www.drcc-phila.org/events.htm
is creating the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway, one of the City’s unique assets, with its spectacular views and amenities, convenient public transportation access and tremendous potential for growth in the form of new recreational opportunities, new riverfront neighborhoods, and environmental restoration. planning for along the riverfront. Design openspace, development and more.
Zoning Matters!
www.zoningmatters.org
is a voter education initiative funded by the William Penn Foundation to inform Philadelphians about the zoning referendum on the May 15th ballot.
