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March 2019 Newsletter 
Community Service
The Numbers are In!
Thank you to all that attended, volunteered, and donated to the Holiday Charity fundraiser this past December! The gift baskets were absolutely beautiful and it was wonderful company! With your donations and attendance, AFWA was able to successfully raise over $1,880 to benefit Child Advocacy Center. Thank you for your generosity!!!
Survey Request
We want to hear from YOU!!
Please fill out this quick survey to help us identify venues and speakers for the upcoming AFWA Events Season!
Join the AFWA Board!
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the AFWA Board for the 2019-2020 year? We are all set for this year, but we would love to know if you would be interested in joining the board in the future to be part of this awesome team! If interested in learning more, please contact the Communications Chair today!
Do you have an Accounting/Finance job to post?
Our AFWA Members now have the opportunity to post jobs on the AFWA website for free! These job postings stay posted for 3 months and they will reach the entire AFWA email list in the monthly e-Newsletters, in addition to, being posted on the website here for 3 months! To start, click here, and sign in with your username and password!
Not a member? That's ok! A non-member can post a job here for $50 for 3 months or you can become a member today!
About AFWA
The mission of the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance is to enable women in accounting, financial, and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. Founded in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance, members of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) and their companies benefit from resources that accelerate their professional growth. The industry has evolved enormously for women in the past 75 years, with our organization smartly and passionately evolving with it, ahead of the curve, so that all women in accounting and finance can excel.
Learn More Here!
Questions? Email our Membership Chair!
AFWA Buffalo Chapter News
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AFWA National News
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - JOIN LEAP!
AFWA LEAP Advisory Council is now accepting applications from AFWA members 35 years old and under. LEAP provides a great opportunity for young professionals to get involved at a national level - and represent the voice of all emerging leaders in AFWA. Learn more
AFWA Discounts
AFWA partners with businesses and organizations to bring you added benefit to your AFWA membership through discounts on products and services. Check out the discounts here!
AFWA Chapter Coach Program
The role of chapter coach will provide our experienced AFWA members an easy way to connect and share their experiences. This program will also provide our Chapters with important mentoring and support at a local level that has been missing without Regional Directors. We are now seeking volunteer members to become Chapter Coaches! Learn more about Chapter Coaches
Women of Influence
Do you know of a Woman of Influence within AFWA’s membership? Our goal is to expand the Women of Influence community to include even more distinguished professional women. Download the application here.
Accounting MOVE Project
View the 2017 Accounting MOVE Project report to challenge your Firm to:
• build transparent career paths that enable women to address work-life conflicts and find solutions.
• adopt best practices from firms that are leading the way toward gender equity in accounting leadership.
• implement firm wide measurements for advancing women in all practice areas in order to remain competitive.
Webinars
As a benefit to your membership in AFWA, we offer free webinars to inspire you in your career and fast-pace your professional development. You can participate in any live webinar (most deliver 1 hour of CPE to live attendees) or you can view the webinar on demand at your convenience. Vsit the AFWA Events page to find out about upcoming webinars and events.
