Who We AreNCNWR members represent religious congregations that range in size from 18 to as many as 4,000 vowed members worldwide. The organization identifies 17 geographic regions, and encourages members who are in those specific areas to meet regularly, share information, and collaborate on projects when appropriate. Click on the link to the left to learn more about the regions of NCNWR or to find the region in which you are located.
NCNWR is led by an elected board of directors. From its members, the board elects an executive team that consists of a chair, vice-chair, and treasurer.
NCNWR was pleased to welcome corporate members in 2007. In order to be approved for corporate membership, our business friends must be supportive of the work of NCNWR to enhance the image of women religious and advance their mission. We encourage members to explore ways in which to partner with our corporate members as they carry out their work. 
Typical NCNWR MemberThe organization conducted a member survey in 2007 and found the following characteristics apply when creating the profile of a “typical” NCNWR member: - Has earned a graduate degree (undergraduate degree in English and Journalism)
- Almost 70 percent of NCNWR members are lay communicators
- More than 70 percent have more than 10 years’ experience in the field of communication
- Thirty-four percent have been in their current position six to 10 years
- The average member earns about $50,000 annually; 66 percent earn more than $40,000
- Eighty-eight percent of us report that our top responsibility is as the newsletter/magazine editor with website responsibility coming in second (75 percent of us).
Our members' greatest challenge is multitasking!
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Lisa Helene Donovan