Education and Training

Campaign trainings for women

Ready to Run™ (Alabama)
Sponsored by AAUW of Alabama
Ready to Run™ Alabama provides non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions. The day-long program targets women considering or recently deciding to run for political office, providing training and mentoring by campaign professionals, political women, and officeholders. Ready to Run™ Alabama is part of the Ready to Run™ National Training Network of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University (NJ).

For more information:
Audrey Salgado
Ready to Run™ (Alabama)
AAUW of Alabama
P.O. Box 383053
Birmingham, AL 35238
audrey5190@yahoo.com

Women Will Win
Sponsored by Women of Will
Women of Will (WOW) is a statewide, nonpartisan organization working to advance a diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions at work, in the community and in politics. WOW envisions recruiting more women for leadership positions at all levels of government; from appointments to elected positions. WOW brings together women who presently are in the political arena with women who potentially have futures in public service to host quarterly, interactive “Women Will Win” Workshops designed to provide participants with the nuts and bolts of running for political office by focusing on the areas of Communications, Fundraising, Campaigning and the unique barriers that women face.

For more information:
Catrena Norris Carter, President/CEO
Women of Will
8601 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35206
catrena@womenofwill.org
(205) 266-0304

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Leadership Trainings for Women      

NEW Leadership™ Residential Training Program
Sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Institute at Auburn University
The National Education for Women (NEW) Leadership™ five-day intensive leadership training is an intensive five day leadership training program held on the campus of Auburn University. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of women leaders to participate effectively in the decision-making spheres and to contribute to the achievement of a truly representative democracy. Some of the highlights include a visit the Alabama capitol and Southern Poverty Center, sessions and exercises in teambuilding, negotiating, networking, and organization and leadership enhancement. Participants are responsible of designing and presenting action projects to Alabama state legislators as a demonstration of skills learned, exercise of empowerment, and an example of influence. This program is part of the NEW Leadership™ Development Network of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University (NJ).

For more information:
Barbara A. Baker
Women's Leadership Institute
Auburn University
2227 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849
bab0011@auburn.edu
(334) 844-2491

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Leadership Trainings (women and men)

Leadership Alabama
Founded in 1990, Leadership Alabama is a statewide nonprofit organization that each year brings together a class of 50-60 participants for four two-and-one-half-day retreats over a nine month period. The program develops participants' leadership skills through a series of issues-oriented forums on politics and government, education, business and economics, and quality of life, among other topics. Class members visit communities across the state, and as they seek a mutual understanding of the problems and priorities facing the state, they also seek to invent vital solutions to the challenges that define the future of the state.

For more information:
Barbara W. Larson
Leadership Alabama
P.O. Box 631
Montgomery, AL 36101-0631
la@leadershipal.org
(334) 265-2297

Leadership Birmingham
Leadership Birmingham is a nine-month leadership development program that educates participants on issues important to the region while preparing them to take active leadership roles. Forty to 46 leaders are selected each year to participate in eight monthly meetings (about 13 hours each) with off-site sessions and two retreats. Session topics include education, government, justice, community development, health, human services, quality of life, and economic development.

For more information:
Ann Florie, Executive Director
Leadership Birmingham
P.O. Box 2641
Birmingham, AL 35291
annf@leadershipbirmingham.org
(205) 252-4496

Leadership Montgomery
Sponsored by Leadership Institute
Leadership Montgomery is an issues and skills-oriented leadership development program designed to inform, motivate and increase the awareness of selected participants through interaction with community decision-makers.

For more information:
Harold Boone
Leadership Institute
600 South Court Street
Suite 455
Montgomery, AL 36104
hboone@montgomerychamber.com
(334) 262-2261

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Organizations Committed to Political Parity

Alabama Association of University Women (AAUW)
The AAUW of Alabama advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW of Alabama has local chapters throughout the state and sponsors Ready to Run™ Alabama, a non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions.

For more information:
Jo Ann Cummings, Communications Director
Alabama Association of University Women (AAUW)
joannc1972@charter.net

Alabama Federation of Democratic Women
The Alabama Federation of Democratic Women unites Alabama women to advance the Democratic ideals of opportunity for all, responsibility from all and community of all by:

• Providing a forum for women to use their exceptional talents and unique perspectives to shape the policies of our national, state and local governments
• Fostering a successful environment for individuals, families and businesses by advocating investment in innovation, technology, and an educated workforce
• Safeguarding access to quality public education, affordable childcare and healthcare, and financial security for seniors
• Working to elect qualified candidates who share the Federation's vision of a responsible and accountable government.

For more information:
President Pam Wallace
Alabama Federation of Democratic Women
24854 Woodmont Way
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 683-4150
Pam@LimestoneDemocrats.org

Alabama Federation of Republican Women
The Alabama Federation of Republican Women (AFRW) seeks to positively affect our nation and strengthen the Republican Party through recruiting, education, training, supporting, and electing Republicans. The AFRW promotes the empowerment of women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process.

For more information:
Elois Zeanah
President, AFRW
Alabama Federation of Republican Women
P.O. Box 211
Harvest, AL 35749
eloisz@hotmail.com

Alabama National Organization for Women (NOW)
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women. NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW are available on the national NOW website and through state chapters.

For more information:
Shirley Ann Rawls, President
Alabama NOW
P.O. Box 4184
Montgomery, AL 36103
presidentalnow@gmail.com

Women’s Leadership Institute at Auburn University
The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) was established to help women associated with Auburn University take a proactive step in closing the gender gap created by the underrepresentation of women in politics, corporate boardrooms, and the administrations of business and educational institutions. The WLI creates a network, think tank, and cutting edge learning environment to empower women for a lifetime of leadership. The mission is accomplished through several programs including the Extraordinary Women Lecture series, the Women's Leadership Summit, the NEW Leadership Residential Training Program, LED Talks, Women and Leadership courses, the AU Women Lead Learning Community, and partnerships with many other institutions throughout the state of Alabama.

For more information:
Barbara A. Baker
Women's Leadership Institute
Auburn University
2227 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849
bab0011@auburn.edu
(334) 844-2491

Women of Will
Women of Will (WOW) is a statewide, nonpartisan organization working to advance a diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions at work, in the community and in politics. WOW envisions recruiting more women for leadership positions at all levels of government; from appointments to elected positions. WOW brings together women who presently are in the political arena with women who potentially have futures in public service to host quarterly, interactive “Women Will Win” Workshops designed to provide participants with the nuts and bolts of running for political office by focusing on the areas of Communications, Fundraising, Campaigning and the unique barriers that women face.

For more information:
Catrena Norris Carter, President/CEO
Women of Will
8601 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35206
catrena@womenofwill.org
(205) 266-0304