In an effort to increase the number of women in elected offices, the Women’s Fund is hosting a series of six Ready to Run™ workshops on the last Friday of each month from January through June. The sessions are designed to equip women with tools to get involved in the political process, whether it’s seeking office, positioning oneself for an appointed office or working on a campaign. Presenters include elected officials, campaign consultants, policy experts and more.
The workshop schedule is:
January 31 – Nebraska Politics: Getting Involved
Gain an overview of politics in Nebraska. Find out what offices are up for election, how to position yourself for appointment to a public board and why it’s important to have more women in these positions.
February 28 – Crafting Your Message
Learn how to develop your personal campaign message. Find out how to research the issues that are important for the office you are seeking and then develop talking points that cover your viewpoints.
March 28 – Launching Your Campaign
You’ve made the decision to run for office. Now what? Learn the key elements of a campaign, including establishing yourself as a candidate, developing a campaign plan, balancing the priorities of political and family life, and finding the support you need to succeed.
April 25 – Reaching the Voters
What are the best ways to personally reach voters with your message? Learn how to identify likely supporters, use research to your advantage, and get the most out of walking the streets or manning the phones.
May 30 – Fundraising Made Simple
Whether you’re running for a local school board position or a statewide office, you’ll need money to run your campaign. Learn from the experts about the best ways to ask for money, how to develop a budget and why dollars aren’t the only donations you should secure.
June 27 – Communication Is Key
This workshop focuses on the importance of planning and executing a media strategy that includes advertising, social media and press coverage. Learn how to identify your influential messages, develop a plan and be consistent in your presentation.
All sessions are from 8 to 11 a.m. at Security National Bank, 101st and Pacific streets.
Registration is required and space is limited. Cost is $25.00 for each session or $100 for all six. Register online at www.omahawomensfund.org or call 402.827.9280.
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>p>In an effort to increase the number of women in elected offices, the Women’s Fund is hosting a series of six Ready to Run™ workshops on the last Friday of each month from January through June. The sessions are designed to equip women with tools to get involved in the political process, whether it’s seeking office, positioning oneself for an appointed office or working on a campaign. Presenters include elected officials, campaign consultants, policy experts and more.>/p>
>p>The workshop schedule is:>/p>
>p>>strong>January 31 – Nebraska Politics: Getting Involved>/strong>>/p>
>p>Gain an overview of politics in Nebraska. Find out what offices are up for election, how to position yourself for appointment to a public board and why it’s important to have more women in these positions.>/p>
>p>>strong>February 28 – Crafting Your Message>/strong>>/p>
>p>Learn how to develop your personal campaign message. Find out how to research the issues that are important for the office you are seeking and then develop talking points that cover your viewpoints.>/p>
>p>>strong>March 28 – Launching Your Campaign>/strong>>/p>
>p>You’ve made the decision to run for office. Now what? Learn the key elements of a campaign, including establishing yourself as a candidate, developing a campaign plan, balancing the priorities of political and family life, and finding the support you need to succeed.>/p>
>p>>strong>April 25 – Reaching the Voters>/strong>>/p>
>p>What are the best ways to personally reach voters with your message? Learn how to identify likely supporters, use research to your advantage, and get the most out of walking the streets or manning the phones.>/p>
>p>>strong>May 30 – Fundraising Made Simple>/strong>>/p>
>p>Whether you’re running for a local school board position or a statewide office, you’ll need money to run your campaign. Learn from the experts about the best ways to ask for money, how to develop a budget and why dollars aren’t the only donations you should secure.>/p>
>p>>strong>June 27 – Communication Is Key>/strong>>/p>
>p>This workshop focuses on the importance of planning and executing a media strategy that includes advertising, social media and press coverage. Learn how to identify your influential messages, develop a plan and be consistent in your presentation.>/p>
>p>All sessions are from 8 to 11 a.m. at Security National Bank, 101>sup>st>/sup> and Pacific streets.>/p>
>p>Registration is required and space is limited. Cost is $25.00 for each session or $100 for all six. Register online at >a href=”http://www.omahawomensfund.org”>www.omahawomensfund.org>/a> or call 402.827.9280.>/p>