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FAQ
What kind of international work does NCNW do?
Why does NCNW still use "Negro" in its name?
Can I change from one Section to another?
How can I change my address?
Why am I not receiving my Sisters Newsletters?
I have renewed my membership. Why am still receiving renewal notices?
My membership has lapsed. What should I do?
I have not received my membership card. What should I do?
If I am a Life or Legacy Life member, may I join at the Contributing Level?
What kind of international work does NCNW do?
NCNW houses a Washington-based International Development Center (the IDC) and has hosted a regional Africa office in Senegal. Both were established in 1975; since that time, NCNW has worked in 26 African nations implementing development projects in education, microcredit, women's empowerment, health, capacity-building and other areas. The mission of the IDC is to extend expertise gained through NCNW's domestic community development work to help improve the social and economic status of women internationally, particularly in the rural areas of Africa.
Why does NCNW still use "Negro" in its name?
NCNW's name reflects collective pride in our heritage and in the roots of our organization, founded in 1935, a time when to be a Negro was understood to be part of a movement towards the educational upliftment and economic advancement of our people. Our continuing use of the name (which ultimately includes all Black people) - despite innumerable iterations in nomenclature for American people of African descent - reflects the awareness that what we call ourselves at any given moment is less important than who we are and where we stand on the continuum of time, in the context of our heritage, and in the development of our people.
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Can I change from one Section to another?
Yes. Any member can move to another Section. The request must be made in writing or via e-mail by the individual member directly to the NCNW membership office. No Section leader is authorized do this for you.
How can I change my address?
To change your address, please fill out a change of address form. If you have a name change, please fill out a name change form. Your next newsletter or renewal notice will be changed.
Why am I not receiving my Sisters Newsletters?
NCNW is currently revamping its official publication. If you have further questions about the Sisters newsletter, please contact us at ncnwinfo@ncnw.org.
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I have renewed my membership. Why am I still receiving renewal notices?
Renewal notices are automatically sent 4 months prior to your expiration date. Each member will receive the first renewal 4 months before the expiration date, and 3 more reminders - one at 2 months before the expiration date, 1 month before the expiration date and one the month of renewal. Sometimes our mailing and your renewal payment cross in the mail. Renewing early, on the first notice, will reduce the likelihood of receiving further notices. Note that early renewals do not penalize you - your expiration date will remain the same as long as we receive your renewal prior to that date.
My membership has lapsed. What should I do?
If your membership has lapsed you are placed in a lapsed member file. You can reinstate your membership at anytime by mailing in a previous renewal notice, contacting your local section or renewing on-line. You must have your membership number to renew. If you have lost your membership number, please e-mail us at membership4@ncnw.org or call us at 1-202-737-0120.
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I have not received my membership card. What should I do?
It may take 6-8 weeks from the time you mail your renewal or new member application to receive your NCNW Membership ID card. Please note this may take longer if you have given your renewal to your Section leader - we must receive payment at National to process your membership.
If I am a Life or Legacy Life member, may I join at the Contributing Level?
Yes, Life and Legacy Life members may join at the Leadership Circle level and receive the member benefits associated with that membership category. Your Life/Legacy Life membership is not affected in any way.
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