Women's Campaign Forum

Appoint Her

Beyond Elections: Empowering Women To Serve in Appointed Office

Did you know that there are tens of thousands ofappointed 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 thatthe voices, perspectives and priorities of women and families are notrepresented 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 happenon its own. We need more women - women like you - to seek appointed office. Check out the many different paths that lead to appointed office, as well the experiences of female leaders through our New Videos.  

YOU Can Serve inAppointed Office - Here's How

To advance women in appointed office, WCF Foundation haslaunched Appoint Her.  Thisonline resource center details the skills and traits shared by women inappointed office and the preparation and research that help launch thesecareers.  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 newchallenges, but also provides guidance for women both early and senior in theirprofessional 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.