Education and Training

Campaign Trainings for Women

Pipeline to Politics
Sponsored by the Carl Albert Center’s Women’s Leadership Program at the University of Oklahoma
Pipeline to Politics is a biennial program that serves women interested in stepping up their political and civic engagement by running for office, working on a campaign, or becoming more involved in community-based issues and organizations. The one-day nonpartisan training program is designed primarily for women who are beyond college and/or in the workforce and features workshops led by political and policy experts. Pipeline to Politics is a 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:
Sheryl Lovelady, Director - Women's Leadership Initiative
Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma
630 Parrington Oval
Room 101
Norman, OK 73019-4031 
(405) 325-6372

Campaign Trainings (women and men)

American Majority
Founded in 2008, American Majority is a national non-profit, nonpartisan training institute with national headquarters in Purcellville, VA and state offices in Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas. American Majority programs bring the expertise and knowledge base of national politicos, campaign strategists, communication consultants, and seasoned organizers directly into local communities with four tracks of training: Candidate Training, Activist Training, Campus Majority, and the Fellowship Program. Each track offers a number of unique courses to prepare participants to run for office or work for campaigns or in politics. The calendar of scheduled trainings is available on the American Majority website.

For more information:
American Majority - Oklahoma
ok@americanmajority.org
(405) 605-6338

Campaign Management Training Seminar
Sponsored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau offers a campaign management training for candidates for public office, their spouses and campaign managers, as well as prospective candidates and campaign managers considering races in future cycles. The two-day training uses content developed by the American Farm Bureau with input from political consultants and staff of both national political parties. Program curriculum is applicable to local, state and national political races and content includes

• evaluating the viability of the candidacy;
• selecting themes and issues; 
• budgeting and raising money;
• working with the news media;
• and campaign organization and strategy.

For more information:
Tyler Norvell, Vice President of Public Policy
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
2501 North Stiles
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Tyler.Norvell@okfb.org
(405) 523-2300

Campaign School
Sponsored by the Oklahoma Republican Party
The Oklahoma Republican Party holds campaign schools periodically, based on on the election cycle. These trainings are open to declared candidates and their staffs and can be scheduled by contacting the Oklahoma GOP.

For more information:
Jeff Peters, Political Director
Oklahoma Republican Party
4031 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
jeff@okgop.com
(405) 528-3501

Leadership Training Programs For Women

NEW Leadership™ Oklahoma
Sponsored by the Carl Albert  Center’s Women’s Leadership Program at the University of Oklahoma
NEW Leadership™ Oklahoma is a weeklong residential institute that educates women college students and inspires them to get involved in the political process. During the program selected students meet with women in a variety of roles in the public sphere, learn about women’s political participation, explore ideas about leadership and politics, and participate in hands-on skills building exercises. NEW Leadership™ Oklahoma is part of the NEW Leadership™ Development Network of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University (NJ).

For more information:
Sheryl Lovelady, Director - Women's Leadership Initiative
Carl Albert Center, University of Oklahoma
630 Parrington Oval
Room 101
Norman, OK 73019-4031 
(405) 325-6372

Leadership Training Programs (women and men)

Leadership Oklahoma
Established in 1986, Leadership Oklahoma is an annual program bringing together 50 of the state's most outstanding leaders for ten issues-oriented sessions that address critical challenges facing the state. Participants are selected from across the state and from various sectors, and each person must demonstrate a dedication to Oklahoma's progress and the ability to exercise leadership in recognizing and resolving issues of statewide significance.

For more information:
Ann Ackerman
Leadership Oklahoma
5500 North Western Avenue
Suite 142
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
lok@leadershipoklahoma.com
(405) 848-0019

Leadership Oklahoma City
Leadership Oklahoma City is an organization dedicated to increasing the number and skills of community leaders in the Oklahoma City region. Through its programming, the organization educates individuals about community needs and opportunities, trains them in skills necessary for community leadership, and provides networking opportunities. Leadership Oklahoma City's Signature Program is a 10-month-long series of once-monthly day-long classes, each focusing on a different community issue. Up to 45 class members are selected annually.

For more information:
Leadership Oklahoma City
730 W. Wilshire
Suite 116
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
info@lokc.org
(405) 463-3340

Leadership Tulsa
Leadership Tulsa is a nonprofit organization promoting leadership development and community engagement. The flagship Leadership Tulsa adult program is a nine-month program for area professionals to build leadership strength, learn about the issues and needs of the city of Tulsa, and develop skills to lead in the city's public and private sectors. Approximately 45 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly meetings on these topics. Leadership Tulsa also offers an executive leadership program for top-level executives.

For more information:
Wendy Thomas, Executive Director
Leadership Tulsa
1717 S. Boulder Avenue
Suite 104
Tulsa , OK 74119
wendy@leadershiptulsa.org
(919) 477-7079

Organizations Committed to Political Parity

Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women
Through affiliate chapters in nearly every state, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. In working toward these objectives, the NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of educating, communicating, recruiting, campaigning, fundraising, training and legislative action.

For more information:
Debra Henley, President
Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women
ofrw@cox.net
(918) 798-9571

Sally's List
Founded in 2010, Sally's List is dedicated to recruiting and training progressive women to run for the Oklahoma State Legislature. The organization's goal is to help make a marked difference in the gender makeup of the Oklahoma legislature within a decade. Sally's List currently identifies and supports state legislative candidates - male and female - who support women's reproductive and human rights. However, the long term goals of the organization are to seek out and train progressive women willing to run for office, and to support them in their bids.

For more information:
Sally's List
P.O. Box 18327
Oklahoma City, OK 73154
info@sallyslist.org
(405) 361-9072

Women’s Political Action Committees (PACs)

Sally's List
Founded in 2010, Sally's List is dedicated to recruiting and training progressive women to run for the Oklahoma State Legislature. The organization's goal is to help make a marked difference in the gender makeup of the Oklahoma legislature within a decade. Sally's List currently identifies and supports state legislative candidates - male and female - who support women's reproductive and human rights. However, the long term goals of the organization are to seek out and train progressive women willing to run for office, and to support them in their bids.

For more information:
Sally's List
P.O. Box 18327
Oklahoma City, OK 73154
info@sallyslist.org
(405) 361-9072