NASW supports increasing the number of women running for public office. Through the She Should Run project, the Women’s Campaign Forum (WCF) is using the power of the web to encourage more women to consider elective office. Just months after launching they received the names of more than 1,000 qualified pro-choice leaders.
She Should Run, now in its second year, is a comprehensive effort to gather names of women leaders who should run for public office. WCF is committed to offering these women the essential encouragement they deserve. Their Website provides information and tools about women running for office, including links to organizations that provide financial support and training (http://www.sheshouldrun.org/index.php?/pages/guide/).
Do you know a woman who gets things done? Research shows women are more likely to run for office if someone asks them. Tell a woman she should run for office, share her story, and start her on a path to becoming the influential public office holder she was always meant to be.
Last year’s She Should Run nominees come from over 40 states and represent women across the professional spectrum - from women just getting started to those with over 20 years of experience. Over 80% have never run for office before, but more than two-thirds say they are more likely to run because of this campaign. A few of the nominees are already running for office this year.
We know there are thousands more women all across the country who are qualified and ready to lead, yet they aren’t seriously considering public life. We know some of these likely candidates are also social workers. The Women’s Campaign Forum set a new goal of finding 1,500 additional pro-choice women who should run for office and they need your help.
If you know a woman who should run for office, nominate her today.
If you are interested in running for office, they are interested in you. Click here to nominate yourself.
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