List of AAUW Brochures

Cross-corporate brochure (2001).
This is an excellent introduction to AAUW for those who are not familiar with the organization. It was included in mailings to Membership VPs, but is also useful for branch presidents, program VPs and anyone else who needs an "extended business card" to describe the organization to the public, the press, potential coalition partners, etc.
Available in limited quantities from the Helpline.

Membership brochure (New 8/03 - new picture needed).
There is space to put a branch specific label on the back. All members should be encouraged to carry one or two with them at all times to give to anyone who expresses an interest in AAUW membership.
Available in limited quantities through the Helpline and sent with most mailings to branches.
Available in packets of 50 through ShopAAUW.

Student Affiliate brochure (Updated 6/02).
Use when recruiting undergraduates.
Available through the Helpline.

College/University program brochure (2002).
Use when recruiting campuses to join the Association as institutional members. Includes table showing sliding scale for dues based on enrollment and a place to designate someone other than the executive completing the application as the campus's C/U representative to the Association.
Available through the Helpline.

International Federation of University Women brochure.
IFUW is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) of over 180,000 women university graduates from sixty-seven national federations and associations. AAUW is one of its founding members. Use when recruiting members concerned with international friendship, cooperation and peace. See www.ifuw.org.
Available with some branch mailings and at conventions/conferences.

Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants booklet (new each year; picture needed for 04-05 booklet).
Gives information on each type of grant and information on applying. Use to provide information to potential applicants, but also to educate members and other donors about the programs of the Foundation.
Available in small quantities through the Helpline and sent with some mailings to the branches.
Available in packets of 50 through ShopAAUW.

Legal Advocacy Fund brochure (New 9/03 - new picture needed).
The introduction to LAF. Use when recruiting on campuses or when talking to anyone who is concerned about sex discrimination in higher education.
Available in limited quantities through the Helpline and sent with some mailings to branches.
Available in packets of 50 through ShopAAUW.

Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund brochure (2001).
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund is a charitable and educational fund which supports projects worldwide focusing on women's educational activities, leadership training, community development and the advancement of understanding and cooperation among women. Use as an adjunct to the IFUW brochure (see above). See www.vgif.org.
Availability: ?

Public Policy brochure (2003-2005; New picture needed).
This is updated after each biennial convention and contains the principles on which the rest of the AAUW program is based.
Use when recruiting members or coalition partners who want a straightforward discussion of what we stand for.
Available in limited quantities through the Helpline and sent with some mailings to branches. This is also available from www.aauw.org in both English and Spanish.
Available in packets of 50 through ShopAAUW.

AAUW Research and Resources Catalog (2002)
A catalog of research reports and other resources including books from New Moon, program guides for Harassment-Free Hallways, Tech Check and Signposts and gender equity merchandise. A great resource for new members, coalition partners or to give to a local library along with a gift from the branch to cover part of their purchase.
Availability: ? Try the helpline and let us know.
July 2003 update (, 7K )

Choices for a Changing World portfolio (2000).
This is a collection of brochures on AAUW projects including Tech Check, Woman-to-Woman, Signposts, Sister-to Sister Summits, Transitions, Adelante and the Leadership Library.
Use to teach the branch board and membership about programs provided by the Association. Working with these programs can save some planning and startup time as well as maximize the impact of many branches across the country working on the same issues at the same time.
The portfolio is sent in limited quantities to branches, and limited quantities of the brochures are available to branches planning programs. Some of the brochures (e.g. TechCheck, Signposts) are available from ShopAAUW. See www.aauw.org or the Helpline for more information.

Choices for a Changing World brochure (2001).
This contains summary information on the projects included in the above portfolio. Use this when describing the AAUW projects to a wider audience including prospects and coalition partners interested in our potential impact on the community.
Available in limited quantities through the Helpline and sent with some mailings to branches.

Shape the Future portfolio (2001).
Membership recruitment packet that contains a discussion of the challenges we face in recruitment and retention and an explanation of the membership discounts that have been available for the last couple of years. Includes information on the projects Woman-to-Woman, Sister-to-Sister and Transitions (see above) and their use as recruitment tools as well as the forms necessary to claim the membership discounts. See www.aauw.org
For discussion by branch boards and use by Membership VPs and Treasurers.
Available in very limited quantities through the Helpline and sent with some mailings to branches.

AAUW Leadership Library (series).
This series was introduced at the 1999 convention. It includes tool kits on general topics such as Leadership, Diversity and Change Management and for individual officers such as the President, Treasurer, Membership VP, LAF Liaison, and EF Chair. See www.aauw.org for more info.
These can be used for new officer orientation and board training and most also include suggestions for branch programs.
Most are available through ShopAAUW. The LAF and EF Tool Kits are available to members in PDF form at www.aauw.org. Call the Helpline if you need a replacement for your branch copy.

Member Benefits brochure (New 6/03; New picture needed).
Introduction to benefits such as the insurance programs, credit card and magazine subscriptions as well as access to public policy information (e.g. Action Alert, Get the Facts, Two-Minute Activist).
Use in recruiting or new member orientation.
Available in limited quantities through the Helpline and it is included (along with other flyers) in the "member benefit packet" offered to branch Membership VPs.