Global Resources For Women
Many women’s financial resources come from non-profit organizations that get money through grants. These include local government agencies and big corporations.
Here is a list of the top financial, business, and career resources for women who live in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (UK). These organizations may be very useful in your search for funding:
UNITED STATES
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) – The purpose of this organization is to bring together businesswomen from various backgrounds and provide opportunities for professional development through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. www.ABWA.org
eWomenNetwork – The world’s #1 resource for connecting and promoting female entrepreneurs is now available to help you achieve your business goals. Armed with a global network, this organization is committed to helping women succeed in the new economy. www.eWomenNetwork.com
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) – The mission of this organization is to help women achieve professional success and financial stability through education, networking, and public advocacy. www.NAFE.com
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – This association represents the more than 10 million women-owned businesses in America, which is the fastest-growing segment of the economy. www.NAWBO.org
National Institute of Small Business Grants (NISBG) – This online resource is the perfect place to find grant opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners. The weekly blog features the latest trends and news, making it easy to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of grants. www.BusinessGrants.org
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – By certifying women-owned businesses, this organization creates opportunities for women in business. www.WBENC.org
CANADA
Canada MapCanadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) – The Canadian Association of Professional Women is one of the country’s most esteemed networking groups, with members from diverse backgrounds and industries. www.cawee.net
Canadian Federation of Junior Leagues – This is a Federation of women dedicated to fostering volunteerism, promoting women’s potential, and improving communities through effective action and leadership. www.cfjl.org
National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) – The goal of this organization is to strengthen women, children, and communities. They bring women together from various member organizations with the objective of enriching everyone’s lives quality-wise through cooperation. www.ncwc.ca
UNITED KINGDOM
UK MapLady Circles of Great Britain and Ireland – This is a large Organization of women that wants to build their friendship in the community, nationally and internationally. They work with local communities, generate goodwill, raise money for charity, and organize a broad range of gatherings and social activities throughout the year. www.ladies-circle.org.uk
National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) – The National Women’s Library is a charity that supports women in England and Wales in learning, developing new skills, taking part in a variety of activities, and campaigning on issues that matter to them and their communities. www.thewi.org.uk
Women In Rural Enterprise (WiRE) – This is the only organization in the rural areas of the UK that offers support to business women. They use public funds to deliver projects aimed at improving female entrepreneurship in specific regions. www.wireuk.org