Women In Music National Network Purpose:

The National Network for Women in Music is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization designed to promote the recognition of women in music through services, education and networking resources. Our goal is to help encourage and support the activities of women in all areas of music.

The Mission of WIMNN is to:

	Identify and promote opportunities for women in the music industry.
	Help individuals start and grow successful music careers and businesses through vital information and creative management strategies.
	Provide services and resources to take music careers to the next level.
	Elevate the recognition and advancement of women in the field of music through networking opportunities & educational forums.
	Encourage and support career development in the music business through mentoring programs.
	Participate and support community youth programs for music awareness and education.
	Foster and promote a business network by nurturing the exchange of ideas and experience among music industry professionals.

Background

Women In Music National Network was originally founded in 1993 by Karen Jackson and O'Hara Smith to create a networking base for women in the music industry. It has since been reorganized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to better support research efforts and opportunities for women in music.

Member services, donations and sponsorships are used to support the organization's goals and functions which include our website, seminars, mentor programs, newsletter and a variety of other activities.