The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to advocate for the rights and advancement of Black women, their families, and communities. The organization works to promote equity in education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and civic engagement through leadership development, public policy advocacy, and community-based programs.
NCNW typically supports legislative policies related to civil rights, voting rights, women’s rights, healthcare access, economic justice, education equity, workforce development, and social justice initiatives affecting Black women and underserved communities.
The organization is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, membership dues, and fundraising events.
Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune; affiliated with numerous national and local sections and partners with civil rights and women’s advocacy organizations.
Non-profit organization
