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Women Impacting the Nation is a fundraising committee and non-profit conservative, religious women's organization. It was started by Senators Elizabeth Dole and Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Kay Granger.

The organization encourages support of the military. W.I.N. provides education and resources in topics like "is America a Christian Nation?". They are affiliated with the Republican party.

Judeo-Christian Values
An important tenant of the organization is to "support those who take a stand for those Judeo-Christian values upon which our country is founded."

W.I.N. Talk Groups
W.I.N. organizes talk groups for women. The discussion are for "reading and talking about God’s truth in our government."

The starter book list includes Take Back America by Mat Staver. The book warns that "America is broken" and declares "We need God in America again."

Pray for our Nation
For Women Impacting the Nation, God is the Issue.

W.I.N. meets in the mornings for prayer.

Political Acumen
For Women Impacting the Nation, Politics Easy as P.I.E..

The W.I.N. vision is chapters in every city to carry out the Judeo-Christian mission.

The up-and-coming Presidential hopeful, Allen West, spoke with the Florida chapters. The Women Impacting the Nation were encouraged about their stereotypical female strength.

Financials
W.I.N. received almost $70,000 in donations during the 2008 election cycle. Famous donors include Mitt Romney ($5000) and Cathy Gillespie (married to Ed Gillespie). No political candidate received contributions from the W.I.N. in the '08 election cycle.

Social Influence
In 2009, W.I.N. participated in a fundraising benefit with PAC Common Sense Common Solutions.