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Getting the Most From Your Campaign Volunteers
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Contributor As you begin to develop your field strategy as part of your overall campaign it is important to remember that in order to win you need the help of a strong team of dedicated volunteers working phone banks and canvassing for you. Getting volunteers is one thing, but making sure…
Read MoreTwo Leading Women Events This Spring – Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics and the Indiana Democratic Women’s Caucus
1st Event – ElectWomen Magazine’s Kathy Groob, will be the featured speaker at the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics Leading Women reception and dinner on May 1, 2009. The event will be held at the Clarion, downtown Columbia, South Carolina. South Carolina ranks 50th among states in the percentage of women holding elected office. …
Read MoreEmerge America Targets Democratic Women to Win
by Andrea Steele,President & Founder. Emerge America is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run, we hone their skills to win. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office. Why Emerge? Research shows that women don’t run for office unless they are asked and trained –…
Read MorePersonal Development: 3 Ways Women Can Wow
By Susan Gunelius in Statistics & Facts, personal development . Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer. There are three seemingly small alterations women can make to their tonality and physicality that will lead to large differences in how they are perceived in the workplace—and the world. But first, a statistic: A study…
Read MoreThe White House Project Announces 2009 Campaign Training Schedule – Go Run!
Get Trained! Go Run! The 2009 Go Run season will launch with Rural Go Run on May 1st – The White House Project’s second annual training specifically tailored to women in rural America will take place on Minnesota’s Iron Range. Last year, community excitement was so high that applications had to close a month in…
Read MoreLouisville Women’s Political Caucus Sponsors Campaign School: Women Leaders Today and Tomorrow
The Metropolitan Louisville Women’s Political Caucus is hosting its annual political skills campaign school on March 21, 2009 at the Hotel Louisville, at 120 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky. Keynote speakers include U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth and Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen. Workshops include media relations, precincts and targeting, grassroots campaigning, polling, direct mail and fundraising. A…
Read MoreWyoming Women Increase Leadership Potential
Over 100 women from across Wyoming gathered at the state Capitol in Cheyenne last week to learn about serving in the state legislature, create new connections, and improve their own leadership strengths. The second annual Leap into Leadership event was hosted by the bipartisan Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus on Thursday and Friday, February 12 and…
Read MoreMARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – Honoring the Trailblazers
by Senator Sharon Grosfeld Since 1987 when Congress extended National Women’s History Week into a month long observance to be held in March, women’s contributions to the social, economic, political, and cultural fabric of society have been celebrated. Beginning with women protesting the inhumane treatment of factory workers in New York back in March of…
Read MoreSpecial Primary Election for Congressional Seat Tomorrow March 3rd
Filling staff positions in President Obama’s new administration has lead to a flurry of special elections and appointments. One high profile race is the 5th Congressional District seat vacated by chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel. The 5th district covers much of Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Sides and parts of the near northwest suburbs. ElectWomen…
Read MoreA Passion for Service – Laketa Cole’s Story
Despite being the first African American woman appointed to Cincinnati’s City Council, Laketa Cole has overcome challenges to become the President Pro Tem of Ohio’s third largest city’s legislative body. Laketa is the first person in her family to get involved in politics. Laketa grew up in a single-parent home and learned about hard…
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