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Mission Statement
The National Federation of Republican Women is America’s foremost political organization, bringing together women to positively impact the direction of our nation. We come together as a collective force advancing the power of women through political access and participation. Our mission is to see women from all age groups and walks of
life as key players at the political table on national, state, and local issues.
life as key players at the political table on national, state, and local issues.
Who we are
NFRW is the largest women’s partisan political organization in the country.
The National Federation of Republican Women is a national grassroots political organization composed of 1,800 local clubs and approximately 90,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
NFRW is self-supporting.
Approximately 1/3 of NFRW’s operating budget comes from membership dues and club service charges. Another 1/3 comes from major donor programs such as the Capitol Regents and the Regents. The final 1/3 is raised through direct mail solicitation.
NFRW has two basic membership levels.
Membership at the Local Level – NFRW has state federations with many local clubs in towns and cities across the U.S. and its territories. It is a great network and a good
way to meet other women who are interested in politics. Dues at the local level vary.
Membership at the National Level – Those who wish to keep abreast of issues affecting women at the national level can join NFRW as National
Associate Members for $50.00 per year. To become a National Associate Member send a check for $50.00 payable to:
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
NFRW recruits, educates, trains, supports and elects Republicans.
NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of education, communication, legislative action, candidate recruitment, campaigning, and fundraising.
The National Federation of Republican Women is a national grassroots political organization composed of 1,800 local clubs and approximately 90,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
NFRW is self-supporting.
Approximately 1/3 of NFRW’s operating budget comes from membership dues and club service charges. Another 1/3 comes from major donor programs such as the Capitol Regents and the Regents. The final 1/3 is raised through direct mail solicitation.
NFRW has two basic membership levels.
Membership at the Local Level – NFRW has state federations with many local clubs in towns and cities across the U.S. and its territories. It is a great network and a good
way to meet other women who are interested in politics. Dues at the local level vary.
Membership at the National Level – Those who wish to keep abreast of issues affecting women at the national level can join NFRW as National
Associate Members for $50.00 per year. To become a National Associate Member send a check for $50.00 payable to:
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
NFRW recruits, educates, trains, supports and elects Republicans.
NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of education, communication, legislative action, candidate recruitment, campaigning, and fundraising.
NFRW History
Republican women’s clubs have existed for over 100 years. They were originally inspired by the Republican Platform of 1872, which said: “The Republican Party is mindful of its obligation to the loyal women of America for their noble devotion to the cause of Freedom.” With that, Republican women’s clubs were off and running. The oldest club on record was founded in Salt Lake City in the late 1800s. Under the direction of Miss Marion E. Martin, then Assistant Chair of the Republican National Committee and National Committeewoman for Maine, and with the encouragement of RNC Chair John D. M. Hamilton an organizational meeting took place in Chicago on November 4, 1937. Thirty-eight women members of the Republican National Committee met to discuss the “desirability” of federating. The National Federation of Republican Women was founded at a conference held at the Palmer House in Chicago, September 23-24, 1938. The delegates adopted rules for governing the establishment of a National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs, to promote education along political lines and to encourage the following purposes:
“To foster and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party and the ideals for which it stands; to foster cooperation between independent groups and the regular party
organization, which are working for the same objectives, namely sound government; to promote interchange of ideas and experiences of various clubs to the end that the
policies which have proven particularly effective in one state may be adopted in another; and to encourage a national attitude and approach to the problems facing the
Republican Party.”
The organization was originally known as the National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs of America (NFWRC). The name was changed in January 1953, to the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
“To foster and encourage loyalty to the Republican Party and the ideals for which it stands; to foster cooperation between independent groups and the regular party
organization, which are working for the same objectives, namely sound government; to promote interchange of ideas and experiences of various clubs to the end that the
policies which have proven particularly effective in one state may be adopted in another; and to encourage a national attitude and approach to the problems facing the
Republican Party.”
The organization was originally known as the National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs of America (NFWRC). The name was changed in January 1953, to the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW).
All information was taken from NFRW Leader’s Guide and Officer Training Manual – Revised 2009. You can review the whole document by clicking here.
