Since 1938, NFWL has served as a forum for elected women from across the country to be empowered through information and experience. As the oldest organization for elected women in America and the ONLY one that includes women on the city, county and state levels, we encourage our members to take leadership roles and form connections across the aisle. We know that only by working together, can we achieve our goals. Since we do not have dues, the over 5,000 elected women in the US on the state, county and municipal levels are considered members, receive our communications and are invited to participate in our programs. THE VISION OF NFWL is to empower and inspire elected women to become thought leaders who shape America’s future. THE MISSION OF NFWL is to provide strategic resources to elected women for leadership development, exchange of diverse legislative ideas, and effective governance through conferences, state outreach, educational materials, professional and personal relationships, and networking. We encourage the election and/or appointment of women to public office. NFWL is a non-partisan 501c3, educational foundation for elected women on the state, county, and municipal levels.