Description: The National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) is a multi‑partisan, pro‑choice grassroots organization founded in 1971 to recruit, train, endorse, and support women running for elected and appointed office and to build women’s political power at local, state, and national levels. Type: Non‑profit membership organization (organized as a 501(c)(3) with affiliated political committees) Policies: Works to increase women’s representation in elected and appointed office; advances reproductive rights and pro‑choice policies; promotes gender equity, equal pay, anti‑discrimination and civil rights; supports voting and civic engagement initiatives and party‑rule reforms that expand women’s decision‑making power; emphasizes intersectional diversity and racial justice in political recruitment and policy priorities. Funding: Primarily funded by membership dues and individual donations, fundraising events and training fees, occasional grants, and separate affiliated political committees that raise funds for campaigns. Affiliates: State and local NWPC chapters and the NWPC PAC; founding and high‑profile figures associated with the organization include Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, Betty Friedan, Bella Abzug and Fannie Lou Hamer; frequent allies include other women’s advocacy groups such as the National Organization for Women and EMILY's List.
