Request for Proposals (RFP)

The AAUW-PA Retreat Planning Team welcomes proposals for  presentations relating to our theme:  “Women Together – Fighting on the Front Line.” The Committee solicits the broadest representation from the AAUW PA membership and welcomes proposals from Branch members, student affiliates, scholars, community activists, women and gender researchers, legislative/business partners, and inter-generational practitioners. Proposals that support AAUW’s Mission, public policy priorities, and reflect our theme, “Women Together – Fighting on the Front Line,” are particularly welcome:

  • Economic Security – Women’s Pay Equity and Living Wage;
  • Healthcare – Comprehensive and equitable healthcare access for women and families;
  • Legislation – Activists for legislative representation on women’s issues;
  • Education – Title IX equity, sports, STEM opportunities, community action-grants
  • Advocacy – GOTV, get out the vote, grassroots advocacy for women’s issues
  • Prevention from Abuse – grassroots efforts to end domestic violence, racial bias, and persistent gender/gender-identity bias in Pennsylvania and beyond;
  • Equity/Diversity/Inclusion – projects in the grassroots community, in local businesses, K-12 and higher education focused on re-imagining cultural inclusion in a hybrid world.

GUIDELINES

  • Generally, presentations are limited to 25 minutes. Exceptions may be made and more time given for sessions requiring more to provide a comprehensive experience.
  • All persons whose proposals are selected for inclusion in the program are expected to register for and attend the retreat. Student registration is free.
  • Presenters are encouraged to bring their Branch members and AAUW Student Affiliates.
  • Proposers must be willing to present in person, should their proposals be accepted.
  • AAUW PA does not provide travel expenses for accepted presenters, though Branches are encouraged to provide funds for their member’s presentation.

SUBMISSIONS

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A complete proposal should include the following:

  • The proposal title and format (i.e. individual or group presentation, panel, or other);
  • A 100-word description of the session;
  • A description of how the proposal meets a public policy criteria listed in the RFP above;
  • A list of required audio-visual equipment needed;
  • Contact information for the lead presenter: Name, Branch, address, email, phone & brief bio;
  • A list of all personnel involved in the presentation with brief bios (approximately 50 words);

DEADLINE

Proposals are welcome and encouraged by the deadline of March 1, 2023.  Accepted proposers will be notified by March 15 and confirmation of participation is required by April 1, 2023.