Launch a local Ready to Run® and elect more women in your state.
What is the Ready to Run® Network?
At the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), we know that women bring different perspectives and experiences to public service -- and that changes the way government works. We also know that when women run for political office, they win just as easily as men. The problem: Not enough women run for office.
In response, we created Ready to Run®, a national network of candidate recruitment and training programs committed to electing more women to public office.
Strengthen the political clout of women in your state by launching your state’s Ready to Run® - a tried and true program that provides a core model while still addressing the unique needs of your state. As a partner, you’ll be joining an established network of seventeen partner states and counting who are making an impact every day. Campaign trainings for women matter and are effective: over 70% of Ready to Run® participants who run win their races.
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Network Benefits
CAWP offers expert guidance and takes out the guess work. We’ve spent over 15 years testing and honing the program, so you can hit the ground running with resources and a network of partners at your service! Partners have access to:
- Detailed program development manual that includes information on program goals, curriculum and logistics, as well as sample letters, brochures, and evaluation forms.
- Ongoing consultation and assistance to partners regarding issues related to first year program development and fundraising. [quote box to the right with partner quote re: Eileen Fisher (is there a webpage to link this to?)
- State specific Ready to Run® logo and artwork available for use. [slide show or photo here?]
- Free registrations for up to 2 representatives of the partner organization to attend our Ready to Run® New Jersey program.
- CAWP staff member available to attend and serve as a resource person at the partner’s first Ready to Run® program.
- Access to the combined wealth of knowledge from staff expertise and CAWP’s 30+ years as a premiere research institution.
- Facilitated communication among the National Network partners to share best practices and brainstorm program improvements.
- Inclusion in all relevant CAWP and Ready to Run® publications and promotional materials, including the CAWP newsletter, Ready to Run® brochure and Ready to Run® National Network web site.
Meet our CAWP Experts [sub nest for dynamic bios here?/ or update our bios and link back]
Debbie Walsh
Jean Sinzdak
Deanna-Marie Norcross
Sue Nemeth
Kathy Kleeman
How to Apply
The Center for American Women and Politics seeks Ready to Run® National Network Partners who demonstrate:
- A commitment to non-partisan women’s political education programming;
- A commitment to recruiting participants and speakers who are diverse in partisanship, race, and ethnicity;
- The potential for building strong partnerships with other organizations and institutions in the state or region;
- Access to women in public leadership, campaign professionals, and community leaders;
- A demonstrated commitment to the Ready to Run® National Network Partner Agreement (PDF).
All partners must be nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)3 organizations.
For a list of Partner programs, click here.
Cost
There is a one-time sliding scale membership fee. Please note fees cover program support and all program materials provided by CAWP [link to VALUE section].
Next Steps
Once you’ve reviewed all of the materials, including the Ready to Run® National Partner Agreement (PDF), please submit a short Partnership proposal form. Once we receive and review your request, a CAWP staff member will contact you to schedule a time to discuss your Partnership proposal and to answer any questions.
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Questions? Contact Jean Sinzdak at sinzdak@rci.rutgers.edu or 848/932-8781.