St. Croix Valley Branch Strategic Plan 2025

Our Mission: To advance equity for women and girls through Advocacy, Education, Philanthropy, and Research

I Governance and Sustainability

    1. Build and support a culture of continuity in our organization.

        a. Continue to document specific responsibilities of officers and committees.

        b. Reach out to new members to encourage their participation on committees.

        c. Form a committee whose responsibility would be to keep in touch with      members.

     2. Increase connections and interactions among members.

        a. Survey members to identify their skills and interests and their desire to become involved in committees and interest groups.

        b. Continue vibrant interest groups.

    3. Expand membership.

         a.Encourage members to support the National AAUW initiative to eliminate post secondary degrees as membership requirement.

          b. Connect with inactive members.

    4. Increase the visibility of our branch.

          a.Include our contact information in the Stillwater Area Schools Community Education brochure.

          b.Distribute press releases highlighting our programs and scholarship recipients.

          c.Seek partnerships with other organizations that share our mission.

          d.Encourage member advocacy on issues identified by State and National      AAUW.

II. Education

    1.Support educational programs for women.

          a.Continue our scholarship program.

          b.Provide programming that engages members on issues related to our  mission.

          c.Provide programs that highlight the work and accomplishments of State and National AAUW.

III. Leadership

     1.Appoint a Public Policy Chair

     2.Align with other organizations working on the Minnesota ERA.

             Approved by Board August 2025

             Approved by Membership October 2025

             Review and update annually.

 

St Croix Valley AAUW is part of a nationwide community of more than 170,000 members and supporters from all walks of life who advise, mentor, and support one another, including 1,000 branches, and 800 college/university institution partners.  Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change.  When more than a century ago a Harvard physician claimed that higher education jeopardized women’s health, AAUW conducted research that proved he was wrong. When the number of female college students grew, AAUW funded fellowships to support them. When girls and boys were treated differently in school, AAUW research put gender bias on the national agenda.  When women receive less pay than their male colleagues for the same job, AAUW continues researching, educating, and advocating for equity.  AAUW contributes to a more promising future and provides a powerful voice for women and girls—a voice that cannot and will not be ignored.

Those magical words “it’s a girl!” seem to indicate a world of possibilities ahead.  Watch these little girls tell of the chilling realities they’ll face instead.  Help us change the climate for women and girls.