Welcome to AAUW Capital (NV) Branch!
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Learn more and join us at www.aauw.org.
AAUW Capital Branch has a dynamic collection of women who are involved in the community through a variety of support and social activities. Our monthly programs educate and inspire, our philanthropy provides $9,000 annually for college scholarships and support of AAUW National, and we offer purpose-driven fellowship through a wide range of Interest Groups. A key component of our robust advocacy efforts is our partnership with the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present the Sierra Nevada Forums. These monthly forums — held on the second Tuesday evening of each month (September through May) in Carson City — offer free or affordable presentations for the public on current topics and issues that are critical to our community. Their website provides additional information: http://www.sierranevadaforums.com/
The Capital Branch Board works diligently to ensure that branch actions align with AAUW’s 2025 Strategic Plan and its Pillars of Educational Investment, Advocacy, and Collective Strength, founded in the “belief that all women deserve to thrive in school and work”
“Equity will not be negotiable.” Gloria Blackwell, AAUW CEO
Pecan Fundraiser
The Capital Branch has been selling pecans as a means of raising funds for our scholarships since 1944! Our profits have increased and so have the amount of our scholarships. Pecans are available now! Place your order today — click on the flyer below for details.
AAUW Capital Branch Christmas Ornaments
At our September Membership Luncheon, Capital Branch members participated in a fun activity — we created Christmas ornaments to adorn “Silver Belle” — the first ever National Christmas tree to come from Nevada! We delivered our ornaments to the Humboldt/Toiyabe Forestry Service, where they were boxed up and sent to the Nation’s Capital, along with the other 10,000 ornaments from across the state, after making an appearance at the annual Nevada Day Parade. We are excited to be a part of the “People’s Tree,” Nevada’s holiday gift to the nation!
