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 2026 Election Information and Timelines - New Jersey Department of State
2.4 Ten Questions to Ask Before You Run – Campaigns & Elections Magazine
2.6 Search Open Positions to Run For- BallotReady
2.7 Power Mapping: Understanding Your Political Landscape - The Campaign Workshop
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 - CAWP
3.5 How to Lobby Your Elected Official (file) - CAWP
3.7 Citizen's Guide to Government - New Jersey League of Women Voters
3.8 Guide to Working on Political Campaigns - Harvard Law School
3.9 The Future of Political Organizing - The Campaign Workshop
Strategic Campaign Communications
4.1 Strategic Campaign Communications (PowerPoint) - Martha McKenna
4.2 The Well-Spoken Woman: Presenting Your Authentic Self - Positive Communications
4.3 The Well-Spoken Woman: Your Guide to Looking and Sounding Your Best (book) - by Christine Jahnke, Positive Communications
4.5 Choosing How to Communicate with Voters -The Center for Civic Design
4.6 Political Communications Guide - The Campaign Workshop
4.7 How to Establish a Winning Facebook Campaign Strategy - The Campaign Workshop
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 2026 - Fact Sheet
7.2 Data to Diversity: Demographics of New Jersey’s Appointed Officials - Report
7.3 Data to Diversity: Demographics of New Jersey’s Elected Officials - Report
Youth Engagement for Political Parties and Campaigns
8.1 Principles and Practices of Youth Engagement for Political Parties - National Democratic Institute
8.2 Understanding Youth Political Participation - Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement
8.3 25 Things We Learned About Youth Voters - Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement