Leadership Resources

Leadership Resources Intro

Use this map, made possible with support from the Hunt Alternatives Fund, to locate state-based and national resources for women interested in elected or appointed office or work on political campaigns. Click on a state to find leadership development and campaign training programs, political action committees, and organizations and programs committed to supporting and encouraging women in politics.

Need more ideas on how to get involved? Check out the Women's Definitive Guide to Getting Political by CAWP associate director Jean Sinzdak.

If you know of other organizations to add to our list or have updates to our information, please contact Chelsea Hill.

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Program Name	State	Party	Program Description
Womens Legislators of Maryland	MD	Nonpartisan	The Maryland Legislative Women's Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral women's caucus that sets a legislative agenda. The Caucus has also worked to...	The Maryland Legislative Women's Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral women's caucus that sets a legislative agenda. The Caucus has also worked to recruit women candidates in the past, when seats are available.
WomenWinning Minnesota	MN	Nonpartisan	The mission of womenwinning is to encourage, promote and support pro-choice women's leadership in all political parties and levels of public office.	The mission of womenwinning is to encourage, promote and support pro-choice women's leadership in all political parties and levels of public office.
Wyoming Federation of Democratic Women	WY	Dem	The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women's voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide,...	The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women's voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide, the NFDW promotes Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. NFDW chapters recognize potential women candidates and encourage their candidacies for office. Members attend meetings, organize educational and political events, volunteer for campaigns, and support candidates for office.
Wyoming L.E.A.D Wyoming Business Councils Agribusiness Division and the Wyoming Agriculture Leadership Council (WALC)	WY	Nonpartisan	The Wyoming L.E.A.D. Program develops highly motivated, well informed rural leaders who will act forcefully, serve effectively, and speak...	The Wyoming L.E.A.D. Program develops highly motivated, well informed rural leaders who will act forcefully, serve effectively, and speak articulately for agriculture and Wyoming communities. Sponsored by Wyoming Business Councils Agribusiness Division and the Wyoming Agriculture Leadership Council (WALC), the Wyoming Leadership Education and Development (L.E.A.D.) program educates participants over an 18-month period with 10 classes about topics such as:/ -- communication/ -- leadership skills/ -- agriculture policy/ -- international trade/ -- rural economics/ -- state and national government/ -- business and estate planning/ -- natural resource management/ -- marketing/ -- media relations .
Wyoming NOW National Organization for Women	WY	Nonpartisan	Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to...	Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women. NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW is available on the national NOW website and through state chapters.
Wyoming Women Rise	WY		Wyoming Women Rise is dedicated to empowering women in Wyoming to become leaders in state and local government.	Wyoming Women Rise is dedicated to empowering women in Wyoming to become leaders in state and local government.
Wyoming Women's Legislative Caucus	WY	Nonpartisan	The bi-partisan Wyoming Womens Legislative Caucus offers regular gatherings, a speakers bureau, candidate development, and an intern/aide program to...	The bi-partisan Wyoming Womens Legislative Caucus offers regular gatherings, a speakers bureau, candidate development, and an intern/aide program to encourage more Wyoming women to run for office. Members of the Caucus have participated in gatherings and workshops to share their experiences in running for and serving in political office. To encourage Wyoming women to run for office, the Caucus hosts an annual Leap into Leadership event at the State Legislature in February and has provided scholarships to Wyoming women to attend the White House Projects Go Run Political Leadership Training.
Young Women's Political Summit Running Start	National	Nonpartisan	Running Start offers a Young Women’s Political Summit to bring together women of all ages seeking inspiration and skills to enter the political...	Running Start offers a Young Women’s Political Summit to bring together women of all ages seeking inspiration and skills to enter the political arena. This weekend event will bring together young women from across the country to hone their leadership skills, learn more about running for office, and establish connections. The Summit will feature nationally acclaimed speakers and panelists who will highlight the work being done getting women into politics.
Young Women’s Political Leadership Program Running Start	National	Nonpartisan	Running Start’s Young Women’s Political Leadership Program (YWPL) introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership. The program...	Running Start’s Young Women’s Political Leadership Program (YWPL) introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership. The program is open to high school girls entering 9th grade through those who will have just graduated. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization encouraging girls to lead from every background and ideology.
Youth Native Women's Leadership Academy Native Action Network	WA	Nonpartisan	Beginning in 2010, the Native Action Network holds an annual two-day Youth Native Women's Leadership Academy designed to empower young women as they...	Beginning in 2010, the Native Action Network holds an annual two-day Youth Native Women's Leadership Academy designed to empower young women as they continue their journey to become leaders of their community. Through hands-on training, participants learn how to advocate for an issue and inspire positive change, while being instilled with Native and community values. Native women who are juniors and seniors in high school through college sophomores are encouraged to apply. Upon completion of the program, participants will be welcomed into an alumni network of Native women community leaders.

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