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.
Program Name | State | Party | Program Description | |
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Democratic Women's Club of Florida, Inc. | FL | Dem | The Democratic Womens Club of Florida, Inc. (DWCF) was formed to bring together all Democratic Womens Clubs in Florida to provide a forum for... |
The Democratic Womens Club of Florida, Inc. (DWCF) was formed to bring together all Democratic Womens Clubs in Florida to provide a forum for discussion of public matters, to support qualified candidates for public office and to encourage qualified Democratic women to seek elected office. |
DFA Campaign Academy Democracy for America |
National | Dem |
The DFA Campaign Academy seeks to focus, network, and train grassroots activists to change the country and the Democratic Party from the bottom up... |
The DFA Campaign Academy seeks to focus, network, and train grassroots activists to change the country and the Democratic Party from the bottom up. The Campaign Academy weekend trainings offer 16 hours of intensive, interactive workshops for hundreds of local activists, campaign staff and candidates. Experienced campaign professionals lead sessions in voter contact, fundraising, communications, on-line organizing and much more, while attendees also network with local progressive candidates and activists. Campaign Academies take place throughout the country. |
EDF Action Campaign Academy EDF Action |
National | Nonpartisan |
EDF Action Campaign Academy gives candidates the tools they need to connect the environment to their local campaigns. Participants will learn... |
EDF Action Campaign Academy gives candidates the tools they need to connect the environment to their local campaigns. Participants will learn about current public opinion surrounding environmental issues, how to craft a values-driven message, ways to deliver a consistent message through all aspects of their campaign, and how to respond to attacks on the environment and their campaign. |
Elect Her-Campus Women Win | National | Nonpartisan | Elect HerCampus Women Win encourages and trains college women to run for student government and future political office. A collaboration between AAUW... |
Elect HerCampus Women Win encourages and trains college women to run for student government and future political office. A collaboration between AAUW and Running Start,Elect Her recognizes the need to expand the pipeline to women running for office and to diminish the longstanding political leadership gender gap 38 campuses hosted Elect Her in 2013. Campus administrators, students, and local AAUW members collaborate with AAUW and Running Start staff to plan the trainings each year. Elect Her is a one-day, 4.5-hour training. Applications for new sites are available each August at the Elect Her website. |
Elect Women NJ | NJ |
Elect Women NJ is an organization, a political action committee, focused on raising money to invest in strong, women candidates in NJ races. |
Elect Women NJ is an organization, a political action committee, focused on raising money to invest in strong, women candidates in NJ races. |
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Electing Women Alliance | National | Dem |
The Electing Women Alliance is a national network of local giving groups that harness the collective power of women to support women candidates.... |
The Electing Women Alliance is a national network of local giving groups that harness the collective power of women to support women candidates. The goal is to increase participation in the political process by building communities of women who come together to contribute to women running for office. |
Electing Women PAC | National | Dem |
Electing Women is a Federal Political Action Committee based in Denver, Colorado. Electing Women is dedicated to raising money for pro-choice... |
Electing Women is a Federal Political Action Committee based in Denver, Colorado. Electing Women is dedicated to raising money for pro-choice women running for Governor and U.S. Senate seats around the country by leveraging the power of women to elect women. |
Elevate PAC | National | Rep |
E-PAC works to recruit, develop, support, and mentor a slate of top tier women Republican candidates who have demonstrated electability and... |
E-PAC works to recruit, develop, support, and mentor a slate of top tier women Republican candidates who have demonstrated electability and potential for candidate development and growth. |
Ella's List | CT | Dem |
Ella's list raises money and supports progressive female candidates running for municipal office in Connecticut. |
Ella's list raises money and supports progressive female candidates running for municipal office in Connecticut. |
Emerge Alabama Emerge America |
AL | Dem |
Emerge Alabama inspires women to run for public office, and hones their skills to win. Their goal is to increase the number of Democratic women in... |
Emerge Alabama inspires women to run for public office, and hones their skills to win. Their goal is to increase the number of Democratic women in all levels of public office throughout the state. |
Emerge America | National | Dem | Emerge America is a political leadership training program for Democratic women held in states throughout the country. The Emerge mission is to... |
Emerge America is a political leadership training program for Democratic women held in states throughout the country. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in state trainings that typically meet once-monthly over 6-8 months. The Emerge America network currently has affiliates in AZ, CA, MA, ME, NM, NV, OR, WI, and KY. |
Emerge Arizona Emerge America |
AZ | Dem | Arizona Emerge, part of the Emerge America Network, is a political leadership training program for Democratic women in Arizona. The Emerge mission... |
Arizona Emerge, part of the Emerge America Network, is a political leadership training program for Democratic women in Arizona. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly meetings and workshops over the course of seven months. |
Emerge California Emerge America |
CA | Dem | Sponsored by Emerge America Emerge California, an affiliate of Emerge America, is a political candidate training program for Democratic women in... |
Sponsored by Emerge America
Emerge California, an affiliate of Emerge America, is a political candidate training program for Democratic women in California who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. The Emerge mission is to inspire and prepare Democratic women across the state to run for and win public office by providing comprehensive training and access to powerful political networks. Twenty-five to thirty applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend workshops over the course of seven months.
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Emerge Colorado | CO | Dem |
Emerge Colorado is changing the face of Colorado politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to... |
Emerge Colorado is changing the face of Colorado politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Emerge Connecticut | CT | Dem |
Emerge recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge Kentucky Emerge America |
KY | Dem | Emerge Kentucky is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify,... |
Emerge Kentucky is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty-five applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly workshops over the course of seven months. Workshops are held at various locations around the state. |
Emerge Louisiana Emerge America |
LA | Dem |
Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge Maine Emerge America |
ME | Dem | Emerge Maine is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify... |
Emerge Maine is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Up to 25 attendees are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly workshops over the course of six months. Workshops are held at various locations around the state. |
Emerge Maryland | MD | Dem |
Emerge Maryland is changing the face of Maryland politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected... |
Emerge Maryland is changing the face of Maryland politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training program is unique. |
Emerge Massachusetts Emerge America |
MA | Dem | Emerge Massachusetts is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify,... |
Emerge Massachusetts is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend workshops over the course of six months. |
Emerge Michigan | MI | Dem |
Emerge Michigan is changing the face of politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to... |
Emerge Michigan is changing the face of politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based seven-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Emerge Nevada Emerge America |
NV | Dem | Emerge Nevada is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify... |
Emerge Nevada is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend meetings and workshops over the course of six months. |
Emerge New Jersey | NJ | Dem |
Emerge New Jersey is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire... |
Emerge New Jersey is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in state trainings that typically meet once-monthly over 6-8 months. |
Emerge New Mexico Emerge America |
NM | Dem | Emerge New Mexico is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to... |
Emerge New Mexico is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly meetings and workshops over the course of seven months. |
Emerge New York Emerge America |
NY | Dem |
Emerge New York recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge New York recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Emerge Oregon Emerge America |
OR | Dem | Emerge Oregon is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify... |
Emerge Oregon is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend meetings and workshops over the course of six months. |
Emerge Pennsylvania | PA | Dem |
Emerge Pennsylvania is changing the face of PA politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected... |
Emerge Pennsylvania is changing the face of PA politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based seven-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Emerge South Carolina Emerge America |
SC | Dem |
Emerge South Carolina, part of the Emerge America Network, is a political leadership training program for Democratic women in South Carolina. The... |
Emerge South Carolina, part of the Emerge America Network, is a political leadership training program for Democratic women in South Carolina. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. |
Emerge Tampa Bay Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce |
FL | Nonpartisan |
Emerge Tampa Bay is a leadership program of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce designed for emerging leaders ages 21 to 35. The program... |
Emerge Tampa Bay is a leadership program of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce designed for emerging leaders ages 21 to 35. The program concentrates on four main segments: voice, connect, grow, and interact. Members are educateed about issues important to the region, participate in community service and non-profit leadership, and engage in professional development while learning from area leaders and receiving mentorship from them. |
Emerge Tennessee | TN | Dem |
Program Description: Emerge Tennessee, founded in 2016, is the premier campaign-training program for Democratic women in the state. The Emerge... |
Program Description: Emerge Tennessee, founded in 2016, is the premier campaign-training program for Democratic women in the state. The Emerge program inspires women to run, and hones their skills to win. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in all levels of public office. Emerge Tennessee is an affiliate of Emerge America, a national organization operating in 17 states. |
Emerge Vermont | VT | Dem |
Emerge Vermont is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic... |
Emerge Vermont is a political leadership training program for Democratic women. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in state trainings that typically meet once-monthly over 6-8 months. |
Emerge Virginia | VA | Dem |
Emerge Virginia is changing the face of Virginia politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to... |
Emerge Virginia is changing the face of Virginia politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Emerge Washington Emerge America |
WA | Dem |
Emerge Washington is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to... |
Emerge Washington is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. |
Emerge Wisconsin Emerge America |
WI | Dem | Emerge Wisconsin is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to... |
Emerge Wisconsin is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend meetings and workshops over the course of seven months. |
Emgage | National |
Emgage educates and empowers Muslim Americans through educational events, voter initiatives, and leadership development for the purpose of... |
Emgage educates and empowers Muslim Americans through educational events, voter initiatives, and leadership development for the purpose of creating a community of knowledgeable, motivated, and impactful citizens. Emgage seeks to transform the Muslim American electorate into an active and impactful community. |
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EMILY's List | National | Dem |
EMILY's List is a political network committed to a three-pronged strategy to elect pro-choice Democratic women: recruiting and funding viable... |
EMILY's List is a political network committed to a three-pronged strategy to elect pro-choice Democratic women: recruiting and funding viable women candidates; helping them build and run effective campaign organizations; and mobilizing women voters to help elect progressive candidates across the nation. EMILY's List offers: The Political Opportunity Program (POP) to help pro-choice Democratic women run and win for state and local office. Campaign staff training to teach campaign professionals how to be campaign managers, researchers, field operatives, and fundraisers for EMILY's endorsed candidates. The Campaign Corps program to train talented recent graduates and place them on targeted, progressive Democratic campaigns. |
Empowered Women | National | Rep |
Empowered Women gives voice to a new generation of Conservative American women. We are a positive, proactive platform that celebrates women as... |
Empowered Women gives voice to a new generation of Conservative American women. We are a positive, proactive platform that celebrates women as individuals who deserve an equal opportunity to live a fulfilled life as they define it. |
Excellence in Public Service Series | National | Rep |
Founded in 1989 as the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series in Indiana, this network of state programs encourages, mentors, and... |
Founded in 1989 as the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series in Indiana, this network of state programs encourages, mentors, and prepares selected Republican women leaders to seek new levels of involvement in government and politics. Series typically meet on a monthly basis over 5 to 10 months of one year, where participants attend sessions covering issues in government, campaigns, and leadership development. Currently, expansion programs exist in 17 states, including AZ, CA, DE, FL, IL, IN, OH, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NV, PA, and VA. |
Fellows Program in Public Affairs Coro North California |
CA | Nonpartisan |
For 70 years, the Coro Fellows Program has equipped emerging leaders with the tools, knowledge, and networks to create positive change for a... |
For 70 years, the Coro Fellows Program has equipped emerging leaders with the tools, knowledge, and networks to create positive change for a lifetime. |
Feminist Majority Foundation | National | Nonpartisan |
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. FMF engages in research and public... |
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. FMF engages in research and public policy development, public education programs, grassroots organizing projects, leadership training and development programs, and participates in and organizes forums on issues of women's equality and empowerment. Their sister organization, the Feminist Majority, engages in lobbying and other direct political action, pursuing equality between women and men through legislative avenues. |
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Feminist Majority Foundation |
National | Nonpartisan | The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance program is active in several college campuses nationwide, where Campus Organizers help students build and... |
The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance program is active in several college campuses nationwide, where Campus Organizers help students build and sustain pro-choice feminist activist groups called Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances (FMLAs). Campus Organizers also work with existing college feminist groups who wish to receive the support of a national organization through affiliation. The Leadership Alliances and Affiliates constitute a nationwide network of pro-choice feminist student-run activist organizations. |
Feminist Majority PAC | National | Nonpartisan | The Feminist Majority PAC was founded in 2002 to support Congressional candidates who will carry the banner of womens rights. Feminist Majority PAC... |
The Feminist Majority PAC was founded in 2002 to support Congressional candidates who will carry the banner of womens rights. Feminist Majority PAC helps feminist candidates across the country with donations, contacts and campaign advice. |
First Ask | National | Dem |
We are a group of organizers from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. Deeply concerned about women's electoral progress in the aftermath of the... |
We are a group of organizers from Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. Deeply concerned about women's electoral progress in the aftermath of the election, we decided that the best way to create national change was to go back to the ground. We're progressive, collaborative, and into pushing the boundaries of tried-and-true candidate recruitment tactics. |
Florida Federation of Republican Women | FL | Rep |
The Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) is a chapter of the National Federation of Republican Women, committed to political education... |
The Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) is a chapter of the National Federation of Republican Women, committed to political education and grassroots involvement to promote the Republican Party and its candidates. The FFRWs state and county leadership teams have developed grassroots, fundraising, and leadership training efforts to support Republican candidates, in addition to promoting women candidates for office and fostering local and state leaders. |
Florida NOW National Organization for Women |
FL | Nonpartisan | Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's... |
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is 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. |
Florida Women's Legislative Caucus | FL | Nonpartisan | The Florida Women's Legislative Caucus is a formal, bipartisan, bicameral caucus of women legislators. |
The Florida Women's Legislative Caucus is a formal, bipartisan, bicameral caucus of women legislators. |
Florida Women's Political Caucus National Women's Political Caucus |
FL | Nonpartisan |
The Florida Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for... |
The Florida Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office. |
Florida Women's Political Network | FL | Rep | The Florida Women's Political Network is an affiliate of the National Republican Women's Network that works to educate women on local, state and... |
The Florida Women's Political Network is an affiliate of the National Republican Women's Network that works to educate women on local, state and national issues; raise the level of debate on issues to include the voice of Republican women; promote the election of qualified Republican women candidates to positions of leadership; and advocate for the passage of legislation. They support the Tillie Fowler Series training for women's leadership. |
Frontline Leaders Academy Young Elected Officials Network |
National | Nonpartisan | The Front Line Leaders Academy, sponsored by the Young Elected Officials Network, is an annual campaign leadership development program for... |
The Front Line Leaders Academy, sponsored by the Young Elected Officials Network, is an annual campaign leadership development program for prospective progressive candidates and campaign leaders. This eight-month program consists of four conferences on five topics: candidacy, campaign management, funding, communications, and field. Twenty applicants between the ages of 18-35 participate in the program each year. |
Frontrunners: Women with political ambition UMN Center on Women and Public Policy |
MN | Nonpartisan | Front Runners is a network of women interested in making change through a political life. Women meet monthly for networking, inspiration, confidence... |
Front Runners is a network of women interested in making change through a political life. Women meet monthly for networking, inspiration, confidence building, and peer support. Candidates, campaign managers, elected officials, and others will help attendees think through and act on the elements of a short or long term plan leading to elected office. |