JOIN or RENEW Your Membership Today!
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. is open to all persons who share a commitment to empowering women of African descent, their families and communities.. You MUST be a national member in order to join a section.
If you have been looking for a place to explore opportunities, a place where you can realize your potential with the help of a positive, supportive network of sisters, NCNW is the organization for you.
Through national programs and through the work of over 240 sections and 39 national affiliate organizations, NCNW helps women of African descent enhance their health, knowledge, and personal satisfaction and work to improve their communities.
But we can only be as strong as our members. We need your support.
Your membership helps NCNW:
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Promote and recognize leadership among women of color.
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Champion women's rights and civil rights.
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Reduce health disparities among African Americans.
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Increase the educational attainment of African Americans.
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Work toward the economic empowerment of all African American women.
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Celebrate and strengthen the African American family.
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Reach out to women in need in Africa and around the world.
Support our sisterhood and African Americans as a whole - join us today!
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Becoming a member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Richmond Section connects you to a network of more than 300 campus and community-based sections and 32 national women's organizations of dedicated individuals committed to our mission to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities.
Life and Legacy Life membership entitles you to invitations to exclusive events.
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of membership to provide special experiences to those you care about while supporting NCNW Richmond Sections programs. Give a gift to a friend, colleague, college student, young adult or family member today.
Through the gift of membership, you will be helping a woman learn about and join the work that NCNW does in the community, and around the country and help them join the movement for personal satisfaction and work to improve her community.
Give a woman a place to explore opportunities, a place to realize her potential and a positive, supportive network of sisters.
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
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Membership year is from October 1st thru September 30th.
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The total cost to join is $125, which includes $75 for national membership and $50 for section membership.
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2024-2025 Membership Year: Current New and Renewing Memberships Expire September 30, 2025.
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2025-2026 Membership Year: October 1, 2025, thru September 30, 2026. You can submit your dues anytime between now and May 31, 2025, at the current rate of $125 ($75 for national membership and $50 for section membership). Payments received June 1, 2025 thru September 30, 2025 **a $10 LATE FEE will be applied totaling $135 ($85 for national membership and $50 for section membership).
By securing your membership, you’ll ensure continued access to all the benefits, programs, resources, events, and opportunities NCNW offers year-round. Don’t wait – renew or join today to stay connected and make a lasting impact. Together, we can achieve more.