NAWBO Political Action Committee
NAWBO members cannot just sit back and hope for…
- Access to affordable health care insurance
- Increased federal procurement opportunities for women entrepreneurs
- Fair and equitable tax treatment for small business
The NAWBO Political Action Committee (NAWBO PAC) supports Congressional candidates who will deliver on Capitol Hill! Member contributions are reserved for hotly contested races where PAC monies have the biggest impact in support of pro-women business owner candidates.
A Winning Strategy
In the 2006 cycle, the NAWBO PAC strategy paid off. In a year when many incumbents faced defeat, a surprising 67 percent of our nine endorsed candidates were victorious. That's money well spent! NAWBO is especially proud to claim newly re-elected Representative Melissa Bean (IL-8) as one of our own. Rep. Bean, a former member of NAWBO’s Chicago Chapter, was again supported by the NAWBO PAC and won another hard-fought race!
Formed in 1999, the NAWBO PAC is a non-partisan Federal PAC that endorses and provides financial contributions to candidates who support NAWBO’s public policy platform. When selecting candidates to support, the NAWBO PAC considers:
- Is the candidate a NAWBO member?
- Is the candidate a business owner?
- Is the candidate supportive of NAWBO issues?
- Does the candidate hold a leadership position on a legislative committee key to NAWBO’s interests?
Giving Circles
NAWBO PAC proudly announces its annual PAC Giving Circles. These circles are named for women on whose shoulders we stand today.
- Abigail Adams Giving Circle ($2,500 to $5,000). In our country's infancy, Adams influenced public policy by articulating her views to her politically powerful husband, President John Adams. View members of the Abigail Adams Giving Circle.
- Susan B. Anthony Giving Circle ($1,000 to $2,499). Anthony dedicated her life to women's suffrage, women's rights to own property, and women’s rights to attend institutions of higher learning. View members of the Susan B. Anthony Giving Circle.
- Jeannette Rankin Giving Circle ($500 to $999). Rankin became the first woman elected to the US House of Representatives and the first woman in any western democracy to be elected to a national legislature. View members of the Jeannette Rankin Giving Circle.
- Margaret Chase Smith Giving Circle ($100 to $499). Smith was the first woman elected to both the House and Senate and the first woman to be nominated by a major political party for the office of President of the United States. View members of the Margaret Chase Smith Giving Circle.
Create Real Change—Donate Today!
Making a contribution to the NAWBO PAC allows you to take an active role in the legislative process, by effecting change and improving the legislative climate for women entrepreneurs. Take a stand and donate today!
Credit Card
To make a contribution using your personal credit card, log in or create a free account, then select the "Contributions" link.
Personal Check
To make a contribution by personal check (no corporate checks will be accepted), please send your check to the following address:
NAWBO PAC
PO Box 826173
Philadelphia, PA 19182-6173