Kansas

Madam for America is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping to identify, recruit, train, elect, and appoint Black women at every level of government in the Midwest. 

The Appointments Project^® works to increase equity and opportunity for women by empowering them to serve on civic boards and commissions.

The Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Series is an expansion program of the Richard C. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, founded in 1989 to encourage, mentor and prepare selected Republican women leaders to seek new levels of involvement in government and politics. The Series seeks to expand the number of Kansas Republican women who serve in elected office, on boards and commissions, and hold key positions on campaign, political and government staffs by providing education and training on government, campaigns, and leadership.

Introduced in 1983, Leadership Wichita identifies and trains local leaders to take increasingly significant roles in the community. Each year, a committee selects 24 individuals to attend sessions from September through November. Sessions focus on developing leadership skills and introducing community issues. Those interested in participating must be nominated by another person and then submit an application.

Leadership Kansas is a statewide leadership program designed to enhance and motivate future leaders from various Kansas communities. Forty individuals are selected annually to participate in three-day information training sessions in six different Kansas communities. Session topics include:/ -- business/ -- education/ -- agriculture/ -- public policy/ -- societal health and development/ -- economics/ -- government/ -- leadership development.

Founded in 2007, the Kansas Leadership Center focuses on civic leadership training and development across generations, political aisles, geographic expanse and other divides. Programs - ranging from one day to one week - include civic leadership, community collaboration, and leadership and legacy in the statehouse. Typical participants are often from the non-profit, governmental, and/or grassroots sectors and share a commitment to community betterment.

Through state chapters, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. 

KFDW is a Democratic Women’s organization for the state of Kansas and one of 33 state chapters of the National Federation of Democratic Women.