WCF Foundation
Who needs more women in government? Everyone!
It is essential to the strength and future of our country that 50% of
our population has equal power and leadership. Women bring a diverse set
of experiences and views that benefits the variety of constituents they
represent.
Recent News
4/13/2010
Will 2010 be another "Year of the Woman?" At WCF Foundation, we hope so. To make it happen, we're launching our National Awareness Campaign Who Needs More Women in Government? Everyone.™ It disturbs complacency about the abysmally low number of women in public office and why their political equality plays a crucial role in our country’s strength and future. Using research and statistics in unique ways, WCF Foundation will prove to the nation that everyone needs more women in government.
About WCF Foundation
WCF Foundation, founded in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) sister organization of WCF, is dedicated to helping women build the skills and infrastructure they need to become more effective leaders in public life. WCF Foundation conducts action-oriented research and pilots targeted programs that prepare women to become more politically active, increase their engagement in key democratic processes, and ready them for public leadership roles. At WCF Foundation, we not only identify barriers to women's political equality - we find solutions.
WCF Foundation's Work
Problem: Women give, but not to candidates
Even though women direct 80 percent of household purchases, women make
less than 30 percent of federal political donations
Solution: Vote
With Your Purse
Our ongoing research initiative is focused on understanding women as
political donors and the factors driving their decisions about political
giving. The next phase of our work will investigate women's online
giving
Problem: Women lead, but are
missing from appointed roles
Critical policy and legislation are made and influenced in appointed
office, yet women still represent fewer than 30 percent of appointed
officials in the states
Solution: Appoint
Her
WCF Foundation aims to build a more representative democracy by
increasing the voice of women in key political processes-political
giving and appointment to key governmental roles. Appoint Her is the
first national resource for women seeking appointed office. It offers
insight into what it's like to serve, tips for networking, and advice
for how women can best position themselves to become appointed.
Coming Soon
WCF Foundation is launching a number of new programs in 2010:
- Research and training to improve women’s performance and outcomes from debating
- Online Campaign Training for Women
Click here to make a tax-deductible contribution to WCF Foundation.
WCF Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.