Beyond Elections: Empowering Women To Serve in Appointed Office

Did you know that there are tens of thousands of appointed officials that make decisions that affect everyone? Sadly, women's share of these positions is not equal to their representation in the population. The gap is more than just unequal: it means that the voices, perspectives and priorities of women and families are not represented in a critical sector of government.

 

Over the next two years as many as 36 new governors will be elected and appoint new leaders to serve in their administrations in roles both big and small. This juncture creates an enormous opportunity to expand women’s representation in appointed leadership roles. However, filling this leadership gap isn't going to happen on its own. We need more women - women like you - to seek appointed office.  

YOU Can Serve in Appointed Office - Here's How

To advance women in appointed office, WCF Foundation has launched Appoint Her.  This online resource center details the skills and traits shared by women in appointed office and the preparation and research that help launch these careers.  We can't emphasize enough the endless opportunities there are to serve: from paid, full time roles to volunteer positions that require just an evening a month.  This website is geared towards mid-career women looking for new challenges, but also provides guidance for women both early and senior in their professional lives. 

 

We hope that Appoint Her will both inform and inspire you. WCF Foundation is dedicated to helping women build the skills and infrastructure necessary to become more effective leaders in public life. Throughout this site you will see examples of talented women making important impact on their communities and the way that government is run. We need more women in government – we are asking YOU to serve.