Washington

The Jennifer Dunn Leadership Institute seeks to identify, recruit and develop future leaders from across Washington who are committed to principled, effective governance that is sustainable over the long-term.

The Washington Republican Party holds campaign trainings at least once a year, open to any Republican within the state. Trainings are typically one day long and focus on how to run a political campaign.

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.

The National Women's Political Caucus of Washington trains and educates women running for office at all levels in Washington.

The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women's voices in the Democratic Party. NFDW chapters promote Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. 

Washington State NOW is an organization of feminist activists whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. 

Leadership Tomorrow prepares, challenges and engages emerging and existing leaders through leadership development for the benefit of the Puget Sound region. Each year, approximately 72 emerging and existing leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors of the community are selected to participate in a nine-month program designed to raise awareness of needs and challenges that affect the region and to enhance leadership skills with a focus on community stewardship. 

Alene Moris NEW Leadership® Institute is an intensive six-day residential institute open to women students who attend universities or colleges in the Puget Sound region or who have a permanent residence in the area. The program is designed to educate and empower young women for future political participation and leadership. Alene Moris NEW Leadership® Institute is part of the NEW Leadership® Development Network of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University (NJ).