Supplementary Program Materials
About CAWP
1. About the Center for American Women and Politics, the Eagleton Institute of Politics, and the Ready to Run® National Network
Launching Your Campaign
2.1 Launching Your Campaign (PowerPoint) - Eva Pusateri, Positive Communications
2.2 Digital Marketing for Campaigns (PowerPoint) - Tara Dowdell, Tara Dowdell Group
2.3 2025 Election Information and Timelines - New Jersey Department of State
2.4 Ten Questions to Ask Before You Run – Campaigns & Elections Magazine
2.5 Campaign Social Media in 2023: Naturally, It’s Complicated – Campaigns & Elections Magazine
2.6 Search Open Positions to Run For- BallotReady
Finding Your Political Power - Elected or Not
3.1 Understanding Municipal Government- Eagleton Institute of Politics
3.2 Civic Engagement Resource Hub - Rutgers Democracy Lab
3.3 How to Write Your Name in for County Committee - The Citizens Campaign
3.4 The Appointments Process for State Boards or Commissions
3.5 How to Lobby Your Elected Official
3.6 How to Communicate with Congress – Congressional Management Foundation
3.7 Citizen's Guide to Government - New Jersey League of Women Voters
Strategic Campaign Communications
4.1 The Well-Spoken Woman: Presenting Your Authentic Self (resource handout) - Positive Communications
4.2 The Well-Spoken Woman: Your Guide to Looking and Sounding Your Best (book) - by Christine Jahnke, Positive Communications
Navigating the Political Parties and Preparing for Public Leadership
5.1 New Jersey Party Chairs
a. Republican State Committee and Republican County Party Chairs
b. Democratic State Committee and Democratic County Party Chairs
5.2 How to Run for a Political Party Committee Seat - The Citizens Campaign
5.3 Becoming a Political Party County Committee Member, Part One and Part Two - The Citizens Campaign
5.4 Rethinking Women's Political Power Report - CAWP
Fundraising for Success
6.1 Fundraising 101: Raising Money to Win & Build Power (PowerPoint) - Kimberly Peeler-Allen
6.2 Campaign Financing and Lobbying Disclosure for Candidates and Committees (Forms, Instructions, and Manuals) - NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission
6.3 CAWP Women, Money, and Politics Series - Kira Sanbonmatsu, CAWP
CAWP Resources
7.1 New Jersey Women in Elective Office 2025- Fact Sheet
7.2 Women Officeholders by Race and Ethnicity 2025 - Fact Sheet
7.3 Women in Elective Office 2025- Fact Sheet