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| American Agri-Women |
| www.americanagriwomen.org A national coalition of farm, ranch, and agri-business women's organization. A non-profit, non-partisan, public interest organization. |
| Advancing the Profession of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) |
| www.aaohn.org AAOHN is a principal force in furthering the profession of occupational and environmental health nursing. |
| American Association of University Women (AAUW) |
| www.aauw.org Mission: AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. |
| American Business Women's Association (ABWA) |
| www.abwa.org Dedicated to the promotion of women through leadership, networking support, education and national recognition. |
| American Legion Auxiliary |
| www.legion-aux.org A women's patriotic service organization that administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to most Americans. |
| American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) |
| www.amwa-doc.org AMWA was founded in 1915 and functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. The AMWA empowers women to lead in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women. |
| American Nurses Association (ANA) |
| www.nursingworld.org The American Nurses Association is a full-service professional organization that advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. |
| American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) |
| www.apta.org The APTA's goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. Their mission is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical heal and functional abilities of members of the public. |
| American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) |
| www.aswa.org The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. |
| American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) |
| www.awrt.org AWRT is the national, non-profit organization that extends membership to qualified professionals in the electronic media and allied fields. AWRT's mission is to advance the impact of women in the electronic media and allied fields by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry. |
| Association for the Advancement of Retired People (AARP) |
| www.aarp.org AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization for people age 50 and over dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. |
| Association for Women in Communication, The (AWC) |
| www.womcom.org The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of evolving communications era. |
| Association for Women in Science (AWIS) |
| www.awis.org Mission: AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. |
| Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) |
| www.afanet.org Labor union organized by flight attendants for flight attendants, serving as a voice for flight attendants at their workplace, in the industry, in the media and on Capitol Hill. |
| Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) |
| www.ajli.org An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. |
| bizMe |
www.bizme.biz |
| BlogHer |
www.blogher.com |
| Blue Suit Mom |
| www.bluesuitmom.com Advice to help executive working mothers find work and family balance. |
| Bootstrapper Blog |
| www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/ Bootstrapper is a resource for any small business owner operating on a shoestring budget, and provides tips on financing, cash flow, low-cost marketing and small business loans. |
| CafeMom.com |
| www.CafeMom.com A place for moms to stay in touch with friends, find new friends and express themselves. |
| "Career Chic" Blog - Seattle Post-Intelligencer Online Newspaper |
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/careerchic/ |
| Career Jet |
| www.careerjet.com Careerjet is a job search engine designed to make the process of finding a job on the internet easier for the user. It maps the huge selection of job offerings available on the internet in one extensive database by referencing job pages originating from company web sites, recruitment agency web sites and large specialist recruitment sites. The job offerings themselves are not hosted by Careerjet and users are always redirected to the original job listing. |
| Career Shop |
| www.careershop.com A provider of hiring management systems that are designed to help organizations improve their processes for obtaining human capital by leveraging the technologies that the Internet and automation can provide. |
| "Career Memos" - Career Woman, Inc. Blog |
| www.careerwomaninc.com/blog/ A blog written by Lisa Quast, President of Career Woman, Inc. and a certified executive coach. Gain insights and answers to a wide variety of topics affecting career women today! |
| Catalyst |
| www.catalyst.org Catalyst is the leading research and advisory organization working with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women at work. As an independent, nonprofit membership organization, Catalyst conducts research on all aspects of women's career advancement and provides strategic and web-based consulting services globally. |
| Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) |
| www.ccl.org/leadership/index.aspx From their website, "The Center for Creative Leadership offers what no one else can: an exclusive focus on leadership education and research and unparalleled expertise in solving the leadership challenges of individuals and organizations everywhere. We equip clients around the world with the skills and insight to achieve more than they thought possible through creative leadership." |
| Center for Women's Business Research (CFWBR) |
| www.cfwbr.org A go-to source on the trends, characteristics, achievements, and challenges of women business owners and their enterprises. Their research enables America's corporations, government policymakers, associations, and advocacy organizations to make informed, progressive decisions about programs and policies designed to reach and benefit women entrepreneurs. |
| ChooseWhat.com |
| www.choosewhat.com ChooseWhat is a site that reviews products and tools for your business so you don't have to spend the time researching. They also have a comprehensive business start-up checklist, showing you how to build your business from the ground up with detailed articles to guide you along the way. |
| Coalition of Labor Union Women |
| www.cluw.org A national organization for union women whose mission is to unify all union women in a viable organization to determine common problems and concerns and develop action programs within the framework of the unions to deal effectively with their objectives. |
| College Job Board |
| www.collegejobboard.com Provides help in finding a new job, job search tools and career advice. |
| Committee of 200, The |
| www.c200.org A national network that capitalizes on the experience of women at the top echelons of business. |
| Computer Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) |
| www.cra.org An action oriented organization dedicated to increasing the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering research and education at all levels. |
| Concerned Women for America (CWA) |
| www.cwfa.org A public policy women's organzation that helps their members bring Biblical principles into all levels of public policy. |
| Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) |
| www.dar.org DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. |
| Dress For Success |
| www.dressforsuccess.org Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that offers services to help women enter the workforce and stay employed. |
| Employment Guide |
| www.employmentguide.com A job board for hourly, skilled, full-time and part-time jobs. |
| Enterprising Women Magazine |
| www.enterprisingwomen.com Magazine for women business owners. Their mission is to reflect and amplify the voices of entrepreneurial women, to share their stories of risk and success, to chronicle their growing political, economic and social influence and power, to celebrate their triumphs, to provide solutions to their problems, and to identify and promote a new generation of leaders, along with role models and mentors for tomorrow's leaders. |
| Eons.com |
| www.Eons.com Information, tools and community for people over the age of fifty. |
| eWomenNetwork |
| www.ewomennetwork.com eWomenNetwork is the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses on both a local and global scale. Their vision is a vast network of female business owners and professionals all connected to each other. They want success-minded women to have easyaccess to each other's skills, talents, knowledge and resources. |
| Executive Women's Golf Association (EWG) |
| www.ewga.com A not-for-profit organization that exists to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. |
| Feminist Majority Foundation |
| www.feminist.org An organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. Utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. |
| Financial Women International (FWI) |
| www.fwi.org FWI's vision is focused on helping women in the banking and financial services industry become effective leaders to successfully move their companies forward. |
| Forum for Women Entrepreneurs & Executives (FWE&E) |
| www.fwe.org Executive management-level businesswomen from leading San Francisco Bay Area companies. They work to accelerate the success of women entrepreneurs and executives in business by providing unique opportunities to meet, to learn, and to collaborate with each other on multiple levels. |
| FranklinCovey Company |
| www.franklincovey.com FranklinCovey is a provider of training and day planner products that provide tools for effective living. They help you find out what is most important to you and provide inspiration to create balance and focus. |
| Gannon Center for Women & Leadership |
| www.luc.edu/gannon Loyola University, Chicago: Dedicated to supporting and strengthening women's leadership. The center aims to provide outstanding role models and mentors and to offer resources and research data that enable women to expand upon their workplace, community, and academic contributions. |
| General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) |
| www.gfwc.org An international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. |
| Girls Incorporated |
| www.girlsinc.org A national non-profit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. |
| Girl Scouts of the USA |
| www.girlscouts.org The world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. |
| Great Place Jobs.com |
| www.greatplacejobs.com Great Place Jobs offers the largest collection of job listings exclusively at award-winning companies that have been verified and approved as excellent employers. |
| Hadassah |
| www.hadassah.org Women's Zionist Organization of America. Founded in 1912. Committed to strengthening the unity of the Jewish people through progressive healthcare, education, youth institutions, volunteerism, and land reclamation. |
| Inspireweb.com |
| www.inspireweb.com Inspireweb is an online community and medium that aims to inspire and connect people from around the world in a free and open forum revolving around the fundamental human emotions of inspiration and motivation. Inspiration is a powerful tool to get us back on track and well in stride to the future of our dreams. |
| International Coach Federation (ICF) |
| www.coachfederation.org/ICF/ The International CoachFederation is the largest worldwide resource for business and personalcoaches, and the source for those who are seeking a coach. The ICF is a nonprofit, individual membership organization formed by professionals worldwide who practice business and personal coaching. |
| International Alliance for Women, The (TIA) |
| www.tiaw.org The International Alliance for Women is devoted to improving the economic status of all women around the world by encouraging, developing, funding and implementing programs that foster economic empowerment and advancement for women around the world. |
| iVillage |
| www.ivillage.com Destination on Internet for women with daily horoscopes, health and pregnancy information, message boards and blogs, celebrity gossip, beauty and more. |
| Job Applications |
| www.job-applications.com A resource that provides hundreds of printable and online applications for restaurants, shops, retail and department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. This is a good way for women to find part time and full time work quickly. |
| Job.com |
| www.job.com A source for local jobs, career advice, and services to manager your job search and career search. |
| Job Central |
| www.jobcentral.com Job Central is a national labor exchange that provides job listings and employment opportunities. |
| Job Warehouse |
| www.jobwarehouse.com A career source for recruiters, employers and job seekers. Started in 1997. |
| Kathy Casey Blog, "Dishing with Kathy Casey" |
| www.katheycasey.com/blog A terrifically inspiring food blog by renowned chef Kathy Casey. Mmm...makes me hungry just reading her blogs! |
| Ladies Who Launch |
| www.ladieswholaunch.com/ Entrepreneurship and creativity online community for women. |
| LATINA Style Magazine |
| www.latinastyle.com A national magazine for the contemporary Hispanic woman. Addresses the concerns of the contemporary Latina workingwomen in the United States. |
| League of Women Voters (LWV) |
| www.lwv.org A non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. |
| Linked In |
| www.LinkedIn.com An online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. A professional/career networking site. |
| Link for Women, The |
www.thelinkforwomen.com/about.asp |
| Make Mine a Million $ Business |
| www.makemineamillion.org A program to help women micro entrepreneurs grow and build sustainable enterprises, create and develop innovative products and services. |
| Marketing Mentor |
| www.marketing-mentor.com Want to learn great ways to market yourself or your company? Then check out this website which teaches the art of marketing and self promotion! |
| Mentor |
| www.mentoring.org An organization that promotes, advocates and is a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives throughout the United States. |
| Mentoring Group |
| www.mentoringgroup.com Provides consulting/technical assistance, skill-based training, skill assessment, research/evaluation, and publications related to mentoring. |
| MerchantLoans.com |
| www.merchantloans.com Business loans with no application fee, money delivered in as little as 72 hours. Loan is based on history of business merchant account. |
| Minerva Foundation |
| www.theminervafoundation.com The Minerva Foundation is an independent non-profit society governed by a volunteer board, whose focus is the cultural and geographic diversity of British Columbia. The Minerva Foundation focuses on four priority areas: education, safety, economic security and leadership development for girls and women. Through grants to community groups, collaborative projects with institutions and government, and corporate partnerships, the Foundation ensures that the progress BC women have made so far continues. |
| Money Wi$e Women Educational Services |
www.moneywisewomen.net |
| Money Wi$e Women Blog |
| www.moneywisewomenblog.net/ A blog women can go to and learn about money. |
| Monster.com |
| www.monster.com This is a job search site where you can search job listings, post your resume and get career advice. |
| Mortgageloan.com |
| www.mortgageloan.com/veterans A comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and active military. Covers what VA loans are, its benefits, how to apply for one, special protections against foreclosure, and much more. |
| My Career Space |
| www.mycareerspace.com A career services provider for job seekers, employers and recruiters. |
| National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) |
| www.NAFE.com NAFE is one of the largest women's professional associations and the largest women's business owners' organization in the United States. Here you'll find resources, tools and the ability to connect with other businesswomen and entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. |
| National Association for Women (NOW) |
| www.now.org NOW is the largestm most comprehensive feminist advocacy group in the United States. Their purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in society - sharing equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities with men, while living free from discrimination. |
| National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) |
| www.nawbo.org The National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide. |
| National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) |
| www.nbna.org A non-profit organization who's mission is to provide a forum for collective action by African American nurses to "investigate, define and determine what health care needs of African Americans are and to implement change to make available to African Americans and other minorities health care commensurate with that of the larger society." |
| National Council for Research on Women (NCRW) |
| www.ncrw.org A network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers with a growing global reach. The Council harnesses the resources of its network to ensure fully informed debate, policies, and practices to build a more inclusive and equitable world for women and girls. |
| National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) |
www.ncjw.org |
| National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) |
| www.ncnw.org Founded in 1935. Mission is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. |
| National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) - Women's National Democratic Club |
| www.womensorganizations.org Provides a unique forum where Democrats meet to study and take action on issues. |
| National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) |
| www.nfrw.org A national women's political organization. |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) |
| www.nmwa.org Dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. |
| National Women's Business Council (NWBC) |
| www.nwbc.gov A bi-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. Their mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces - from start-up to success to significance. |
| NurseLinkup.com |
| www.NurseLinkup.com A networking site for nurses. |
| Older Women's League (OWL) |
| www.owl-national.org National grassroots membership organization that focuses solely on issues unique to women as they age. OWL strives to improve the status and quality of life of midlife and older women. They accomplish their work through research, education, and advocacy activities conducted through a chapter network. |
| Online Executive Headhunters and Recruiters Directory |
| www.onlinerecruitersdirectory.com Online Executive Search Recruiters Directory is the place to search and find an executive search recruiter or retained executive search firm for your business. |
| Paradigm Training, Inc. |
| www.paradigmtraininginc.com Sales training and coaching skills for all sizes of organizations and companies. |
| Plaxo |
| www.plaxo.com Connect to your family, friends and business network. Social and professional/career networking site. |
| Professional Photography |
Every career woman needs a professional portrait picture to use for business purposes. Here are professional photography resources I know, have used, and trust: Bellingham, Washington area: Laura Hunter of www.beyondphotography.net Seattle, Washington area: Phil Maland of www.philmaland.com Portland, Oregon area: Colleen Cahill of www.colleencahill.com |
| Professional Women in Construction (PWC) |
www.pwcusa.org |
| Ryze |
| www.ryze.com Social and professional/career networking site. You can network to grow your business, build your career and life, find a job and make sales. Or just keep in touch with friends. |
| Shah Recruiters.com |
| www.shahrecruiters.com Formerly known as "ProStaffing", they are a physical therapy staffing agency. From their site, "Are you searching for Physical Therapy jobs in the states of Michigan and Alabama? Then come to us. We have a large list of physical therapy jobs from which to choose." |
| San Diego State University's College of Extended Sudies Veterans Affairs Office |
| www.ces.sdsu.edu Click on "Military & Veterans" in top navigation bar to be taken to SDSU's College of Extended Studies Veterans Affairs Office. This office was created to serve the men and women of the United States Military Services and their families. |
| Society of Women Engineers (SWE) |
| www.swe.org The Society of Women Engineers is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. |
| Susan G. Komen - For the Cure |
| www5.komen.org/home/ The world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. Dedicated to curing breast cancer at ever stage - from the causes to the cures, to the pain and anxiety of every moment in between. |
| Thingamajob |
| www.thingamajob.com Free online career source that lists thousands of contract, temp-to-perm and direct placement jobs at leading Fortune 1000 companies throughout the United States and Canada. |
| Toastmasters |
| www.toastmasters.org Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that helps people develop public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback. |
| Top USA Jobs.com |
| www.topusajobs.com Search jobs from specialized job search engines. Find your ideal job. |
| USA Jobs |
| www.usajobs.gov The official site of the United States Federal Government. A one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. |
| VISA Business Network |
| www.visabusinessnetwork.com The VISA Business Network is a platform that aims to help small businesses succeed by offering a combination of interactive tools and support from seasoned professionals and other small business owners. One of the unique features is the Business Goal Toolkit, which takes users step-by-step through business goals such as "Promote My Business on Facebook" and "Set Up an Accounting System." The site also features small business mentors and experts to guide members through the goals and answer questions along the way. |
| WAVES National (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) |
| www.womenofthewaves.com A Sea Service women's organization for women who have served or are currently serving in one of the United States sea services. |
| Wing To Wing Women's Mentoring Project |
| www.Wing2WingProject.org A global volunteer movement that aims to inspire women to reach out to other women and, through the simple act of offering guidance and insight, help them achieve their personal and professional aspirations. Lots of free tools and resources to help you get started as a mentor or mentee! |
| Women's Council of Realtors |
| www.wcr.org A network of successful realtors who empower women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders to effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community. |
| Women For Hire |
www.womenforhire.com |
| Women Impacting Public Policy |
| www.wipp.org WIIP is a national bipartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business, strengthening their sphere of influence in the legislative process of the USA, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations. |
| Women in Film (WIF) |
| www.wif.org Women in Film's purpose is to empower, promote and mentor women in the entertainment and media industries. WIF recognizes the importance of developing pathways and opportunities to encourage current and future generations of women to explore and pursue careers in all fields of the entertainment industry. |
| Women in Nuclear (WIN) |
| www.wincanada.org WIN is a world-wide association of women working professionally in various fields of nuclear energy and radiation applications . |
| Women in Nuclear (WIN) - Blog |
| www.wincanada.org/blog/archives/why-a-blog/ WIN-Canada has just launched a new blog called "WiNfluence." WinFluence is about women and their power to influence - influence the public, influence policy, influence the development of Women in Nuclear, and influence their career. |
| Women in Technology International (WITI) |
| www.witi.com WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. |
| Women's Job List |
| www.womensjoblist.com Search thousands of jobs on a job board for women. Includes free resume posting service, job search engine, and career advice. |
| Woman with Kids - Blog |
| www.womanwithkids.com A blog for all women with kids whether married, single, divorced or partnered. To grow, exchange and if necessary to vent. |
| Women's Life Insurance Society |
| www.womanslife.org Dedicated to serving women and their family members by focusing on helping women create secure and independent futures for themselves and their families, by educating and informing them about which insurance and financial plans bes suit their goals. |
| Women's National Book Association (WNBA) |
| www.WNBA-books.org For women authors, booksellers and others in the industry. |
| Women's Regional Publications of America (WRPA) |
| www.womensregionalpublications.org An association of publishers across the United States that inform, serve and spotlight women and the organizations, businesses, and communities that serve them. Women focused media represented by WRPA includes regional women's magazines, websites, electronic media, directories, newsletters, and calenders. |
| Women's Sports Foundation |
| www.womenssportsfoundation.com Their mission is to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. |
| Women's Venture Fund |
| www.womensventurefund.org The Women's Venture Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that targets helping women entrepreneurs in under-served urban communities. |
| Workerette |
| www.workerette.com A website for women who work that provides tips, challenges, advice, complaints and experiences. |
| Working Mother Magazine |
| www.workingmother.com |
| Working Mother Media |
| www.workingmothermediainc.com A dedicated champion of culture change, Working Mother Media is focused on diversity and the advancement of women. |
| Work It, Mom! |
| www.workitmom.com A community of professional moms who are going through similar experiences and challenges of trying to juggle family and career while maintaining their sanity. Find advice, support and much, much more! |
| Yahoo! Hot Jobs |
| www.hotjobs.yahoo.com Job site where you can search for jobs, post your resume, compare salaries, and obtain career advice and research. |
| YWCA |
| www.ywca.org The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Their mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. They provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress. |
| Zonta International |
| www.zonta.org Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and mondy to local and international service projects, as well as scholarships and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development. |
| 9to5, National Association of Working Women |
| www.9to5.org 9to5, National Association of Working Women is a national, grassroots membership organization that strengthens women's ability to work for economic justice. |
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