Posts Tagged ‘elections’
Developing A Fundraising Donor Plan – In a Close Race or During Economic Hard Times, Every Donor Must be Cultivated
By Kathy Groob There are several well-tested theories and strategies for political campaign fundraising, and books and articles to guide the way. But every successful campaign begins with a finance plan and that plan begins with donor targets. An early candidate exercise is to indentify potential donor “circles” or target groups such as: · Friends…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Taking Steps to Advance Women in Politics & Leadership
Despite being ranked 50th in the nation in women’s political involvement, South Carolina women are taking steps needed to bring about change in their state. The Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, a bi-partisan women’s political training organization, is hosting its 2009 Leading Women Dinner in Columbia on May 1st followed the next day by…
Read MoreChanging the Political Climate for Massachusetts Women
The Program for Women in Politics and Public Policy Join other women from around Massachusetts, the nation, and the world in a challenging and exciting learning environment designed for women who want to make a change—and make a difference! Discover your public passion, develop your intellectual capacity and leadership skills, and meet women from diverse…
Read MoreANNIE’S LIST – A Modern Day Women’s Movement with Roots Steeped in Texas Politics
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine No, Annie’s List of Texas is not named for former Governor Ann Richards but for a lesser known “Annie”, Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, a trailblazer and the first woman elected to statewide office in Texas in 1918. Annie Blanton fought against tough odds and ruthless political tactics to be…
Read MoreThe Role of the Secretaries of State – Top State Election Officials
When running for office, one of the first steps is to contact the Secretary of State’s office in the particular state to obtain filing documents and rules about elections. Secretary of State means something different when it is the Secretary of State for a particular country. For our purposes, we will focus on the role…
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe What Country Has Brought the Most Women into the Political Process
By Brandy Bailey The African nation of Rwanda is known for many things poverty, instability, and conflict; just to name a few. Sadly the nation is likely most known for the100 days from April to July 1994 when Hutu extremists murdered 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Rwanda is not typically thought of as a place…
Read MoreDesperately Seeking World’s Most Powerful Woman
Ask the average person who is the world’s most powerful woman, and they will pause, scratch their head, and struggle to produce a name. Media giants like Forbes Magazine along with blog and Internet sites have attempted to produce lists that have included top businesswomen, Fortune 500 CEOs, government officials, elected officials and media personalities. …
Read MoreWoman Battles to Become America’s 4th Largest City Mayor
Annise Parker to Seek Houston’s Top Spot The United States’ fourth largest city could elect its second female mayor in 2009. Veteran city official, Annise Parker is running for mayor in Houston, Texas in the November 3rd election. Parker is currently serving as city controller which is the second highest elected position in the city. …
Read MoreCall for Presidential Commission on Women
Women Count organization has taken the lead in calling for President Obama to create a presidential commission on women. According to Women Count Executive Director Stacy Mason, a presidential commission on women is needed now to both engage and empower women to participate in the political process and to impact public policy on important women’s…
Read MoreWUFPAC Empowers Young Women to Succeed
WUFPAC stands for Women Under Forty Political Action Committee. Driven by a board of high-powered, politically active young women in Washington, D.C. WUFPAC is the only non-partisan, non-issue based organization focused on electing young (under 40) women to state and federal office. “Young women have a hard time breaking into the long-time political party establishments…
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