AAUW California develops and shares presentations on a variety of subjects designed to support branches and their work. The content is prepared and/or presented by state and branch leaders and guest speakers.
Listed below are the currently available webinars and PowerPoints, broadly categorized by Subject Area (e.g. Finance, Membership, Technology, etc.).
You may locate a particular presentation or subject area by selecting from the dropdown menus above the table. You may also sort the information by clicking the arrow in the appropriate header on the table and scrolling down the alphabetical list to find all the materials in one category.
For more detail on the topics they cover, review the Description. To view the material, click the link in the title.
For more advanced searching on a particular topic, use the magnifying glass search tool on the top right of the webpage to enter relevant search terms and key words. For example, searching for “taxes” will display the resources in this table as well as all other finance-related materials on the website that contain that word.
Note: For commonly used forms, such as photos releases and requests for certificates of insurance, or for customizable templates, go to Forms and Templates under Branch Tools in the top menu bar.
| YEAR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | HOST | SUBJECT AREA | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Reproductive Rights: Where Do We Go from Here? | Ms. Bazelon focuses on law, women, and family issues. She explores shifts in American jurisprudence – for example, how the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe impacts people seeking abortions. | Emily Bazelon | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2024 | AAUW Priorities in Light of Election Results | Meghan discussed the ways in which the incoming administration will impact AAUW National's policy positions, and she shared that education, particularly higher education, will be the key focus area for the organization for the next four years. | Meghan Kissell | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2024 | Branch Website Migration - Follow up | This webinar reviews the new branch website theme. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2024 | Project 2025 and How it Would Impact AAUW Public Policy Priorities | The presentation covers a brief overview of where Project 2025 came from, who the Heritage Foundation is, and what the project is broadly attempting to do. The presenters address specific parts of the project that would impact AAUW Public Policy Priorities, such as education, Title IX, reproductive health, and gender equity. | California Online Branch | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2024 | GOTV (Get Out the Vote) Training | This webinar provides participants with necessary information and tools to successfully get out the vote including covering topics like voter registration, early voting, locating polling places, voter education, and community collaboration projects. | Public Policy | Public Policy - Get Out the Vote | Webinar |
| 2024 | Mary Church Terrell and the Fight to Integrate AAUW | Presentation by the biographer of Mary Church Terrell, a Black activist who co-founded the NAACP and fought successfully for integration in AAUW. | Alison Parker | DEI | Webinar |
| 2021 | She Who Thrives, Survives | A look at the characteristics and practices of successful branches, both small and large | Sharyn Siebert | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2021 | The Care and Feeding of Volunteers | Tips for recruiting volunteers for branch activities and preventing burnout | Dawn Johnson | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2021 | You’re in Charge. Now What? What Boards Need to Know | Resources, tips and tricks to effectively plan and manage branch activities that align with state and national direction | Sandi Gabe | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2021 | Beyond the Newsletter! | Explore an arsenal of old and new publicity tools to promote branch events to your members and the public | Dawn Johnson | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2023 | Help Wanted (Workshop) | Sharing of attendees' best practices for branch structure and recruitment of members and leaders | Sharyn Siebert | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2023 | Branch Officer Report (BOR) Training | Tutorial on entering incoming branch officers in online state database to assure receiving communications | Sandi Gabe | Branch Development | Webinar |
| 2020 | Cultural Diversity, Education and Dignity - Women Globally. | Panel discussion on the importance of cultural diversity | Indrani Chatterjee | DEI | Webinar |
| 2022 | AAUW California DEI Statewide Chat | Panel of national leaders addressing AAUW's efforts around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). | Stormy Miller Sabia | DEI | Webinar |
| 2023 | The Kindness of Color | True story of a Japanese American and Mexican American family whose battles with racism and segregation paved the way for a landmark California court decision | Janice Lee | DEI | Webinar |
| 2023 | DEI Statewide Chat: Justice, Accessibility, Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JABEID) | Understand the definitions of Justice, Accessibility, Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JABEID) and learn practical ways to embody them in AAUW activities | Stormy Miller Sabia | DEI | Webinar |
| 2020 | A Roadmap for Branch Financial Management: All Your Questions Answered | Branch financial management, including budgets, taxes, insurance, etc. | Roli Wendorf | Finance | Webinar |
| 2020 | Show Me the Money: Fundraising Ideas For a COVID World- | Ideas for creative fundraisers that can be held virtually | Sharyn Siebert | Finance | Webinar |
| 2021 | How to be a Branch Treasurer | Instruction on how to create and maintain branch budget and accounting records, including samples | Roli Wendorf | Finance | Webinar |
| 2022 | Let's Talk Taxes: Government Filings Demystified | Explanation of annual tax filing requirements and forms for branches | Roli Wendorf | Finance | Webinar |
| 2020 | GovTrek: How to Rock the Next Generation | Description of COV Gov Trek program for high school girls interested in public service careers | Kathi Harper | Gov Trek | Webinar |
| 2022 | Want more women in political power? Learn about the new AAUW program Gov Trek | Introduction to goals, activities, and branches' role in new state program Gov Trek to encourage girls to consider careers in public service | Shauna Oenning Ruyle | Gov Trek | Webinar |
| 2021 | Living our Mission of Equity for All | Information about and discussion of the often-proposed bylaw to eliminate the degree requirement for membership | Dianne Owens | Membership | Webinar |
| 2022 | Finding New Members from Gen Z to Boomers! (rescheduled) | New and creative ideas for effective communications marketing AAUW to target groups of working age and retirement age | Sandi Gabe | Membership | Webinar |
| 2022 | AAUW Community Hub Webinars | Two tutorials on National's Community Hub membership database covering login and managing member rosters, renewals, and donations | Sandi Gabe | Membership | Webinar |
| 2023 | Growing AAUW California! | Learn about several fresh pilot projects to attract and retain members | Marsha Swails | Membership | Webinar |
| 2023 | Making the Most of Membership Renewals | Tutorial on the membership renewal process in National's Community Hub membership database | Sandi Gabe | Membership | Webinar |
| 2021 | Mentoring Women for Career Advancement | Things to consider when planning a rewarding mentoring program in your branch | Crystal Stebbins | Programs | Webinar |
| 2022 | Entrepreneurship- is it for me? | Tips for starting your own company from an experienced entrepreneur | Sharyn Siebert | Programs | Webinar |
| 2022 | From Corporate America To Entrepreneurship-How Do We Transition? | Advice for starting your own company from an experienced consultant | Sharyn Siebert | Programs | Webinar |
| 2020 | Racial Injustice: Understanding It, Recognizing It, Talking About It. | Overview of racial injustice and AAUW's role in fighting it | Kathi Harper | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2020 | Why Public Policy Matters | How to encourage more focus on Public Policy to recruit and engage members | Kathi Harper | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2022 | AAUW California Dobbs Decision | A discussion of the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and its ramifications | Kathi Harper | Public Policy | Webinar |
| 2020 | Speech Trek 101 | Conducting a vitual Speech Trek contest | Marlene Cain | Speech Trek | Webinar |
| 2020 | How to manage your Speech Trek contest on ZOOM. | Details on Zoom setup to manage all contest logistics | Sandi Gabe | Speech Trek | Webinar |
| 2021 | Speech Trek | Learn why and how to host a Speech Trek competition, whether virtual or in-person | Marlene Cain | Speech Trek | Webinar |
| 2020 | Keeping in Touch With Your Tech Trekkers - and Why You Should | Learn how to track and engage former Tech Trek campers and why that is important | Carol Holzgrafe | Tech Trek | Webinar |
| 2022 | Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn - Your Key to Outreach - Part I | How to set up and start using social media platforms effectively | Sandi Gabe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2022 | Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn - Your Key to Outreach - Part II | How to customize social media posts to effectively reach specific audiences | Sandi Gabe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2022 | Instant Noodles? Nope, It’s Instagram! | How to create an Instagram account and get started reaching your audiences with posts and stories. | Emily Cripe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2020 | Zooming into Focus | Zoom basics | Sandi Gabe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2021 | Title IX: Breaking Down Barriers 2020 | The history of Title IX and its impact on areas besides athletics with suggestions for evaluating if local schools are in compliance | Alicia Hetman | Programs | Webinar |
| 2016 | Google Tools and More | Extensive list of technology tools to improve communication and productivity, including pros and cons | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2019 | MailChimp Demo | Step by step live demo of setting up a MailChimp account and creating and sending emails, newsletters, etc. | Randa Blanding | Technology | Webinar |
| 2019 | Email Platform Discussion | Comparison of three email platforms: Constant Contact, MailChimp, and Vertical Responsetips with tips for writing effective emails and tracking results | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2019 | Establishing a Facebook Account | Basic instructions for setting up a Facebook account, finding content, and getting followers | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2019 | Website Maintenance | A review of website maintenance basics, including content, design elements, security, ongoing management, using HTML, working with Site Resources, etc. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2020 | Social Media Integration | Comparison of typical audiences and messaging for social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X). How to efficiently integrate multiple platforms to send one message to all. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2020 | Event Scheduling Tools | "How to" guide for using tools to schedule, track and publicize events: Google calendar, Facebook event, and Eventbrite ticketing. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2020 | Advanced Zooming! | How to set up and use Zoom's advanced features, including screen sharing, registration, polls, breakout rooms, recordings, reports, etc. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |
| 2020 | Basic Zooming! | Tutorial demo on using the basic features of Zoom, including setting up an account, scheduling and hosting meetings, screen sharing, recording, troubleshooting, etc. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | Webinar |
| 2019 | Advance Your Branch Through Technology | Comprehensive explanation and tips for using helpful technology such as websites, social media, email platforms, MailChimp, Survey Monkey, etc. | Sandi Gabe | Technology | PowerPoint |