We need more women running for office. Period.
She Should Run
Civic and Social Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 14,072 followers
She Should Run is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to increase the number of women considering a run for public office.
About us
She Should Run is a non-partisan 501(c)3 that provides an approachable starting place and network for women leaders considering a future run for office and for those who support them. Our mission is to expand the talent pool of women running for office in the United States by providing community, resources, and growth opportunities for aspiring political leaders. We believe that women of all political leanings, ethnicities, and backgrounds should have an equal opportunity to lead in elected office and that our democracy will benefit from the varied perspectives and experiences that women bring to leadership. More on our organization at: http://www.sheshouldrun.org
- Website
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http://www.sheshouldrun.org
External link for She Should Run
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- women's empowerment, leadership development, non-partisan, nonprofit, virtual community, Incubator, politics, women, U.S. government, and training curriculum
Locations
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Primary
80 M St SE
Floor 1
Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US
Employees at She Should Run
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Erica Teti-Zilinskas
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Erin Loos Cutraro
She Should Run Founder/CEO | Partnership Builder | Change Maker
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Melissa Morris Ivone
Director of Digital Experience at She Should Run
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Kaitlyn Newman
Business Development and Partnerships at She Should Run | Social Impact Strategist | Nonprofit Fundraising & Operations
Updates
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Deciding to run for office can be an exciting choice, but it can also feel a little daunting, but the support and motivation of a friend, family member, or coworker can help reduce self-doubt and make the decision-making process less overwhelming! If you know someone who would be a great candidate, send her a digital postcard encouraging her to consider running for office:
Encourage a Woman to Run - She Should Run
https://www.sheshouldrun.org
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A common misconception about running for office is that only a certain type of person can run for office. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all profile for public office. Here are some other common myths and misconceptions about running for office and why you shouldn’t let comparisons get in the way of your run:
Debunking Common Myths Holding Women Back from Politics
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Summer’s not over yet! If you’re like us, you’re constantly on the lookout for a good book that will not only keep you engaged but will also offer useful information for your career and aspirations. If this sounds like you, take a look at these books that dive into what it’s like to run for office and how women like you can get civically engaged:
Page Turners For Your Path To Public Office - She Should Run
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Want to know how your state stacks up when it comes to women in politics? RepresentWomen’s Gender Parity Index (GPI) is a powerful tool that measures women’s political representation on a scale from 0 to 100. The GPI gives each state a score based on its progress towards 50% women in office. Check out the 2024 report and see where your state ranks! #GenderBalance#WomenInPolitics #2024GPI https://lnkd.in/gjTZkb5q
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Our research shows that more than 60% of women have never considered running for office–but 94.1% have engaged in 4 or more civic activities in the last 2 years. We’re working hard to address this gap and show women that they have what it takes to lead and, in fact, are *already* leaders in their communities! What else we learned from our research, conducted with support from CREDO Mobile: https://lnkd.in/eaEGKCVs
She Should Run Releases Women’s Political Pulse Report
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To celebrate International Friendship Day today, encourage a friend (or two…) to consider running for office with one of our digital postcards! Let her know that she has what it takes to lead–and that you’ve got her back:
Encourage Her - She Should Run
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Building your personal brand is key to a successful political campaign–and social media is the best place to start. Explore our tips to make the most out of your social media as you think about starting your own run for office⬇️
Social Media Tips for Future Candidates
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Uh-oh! According to our friends at The Center for American Women and Politics, the number of women running for office has declined nationally, with the largest drop among Republican women candidates for the House of Representatives, which has decreased 36% since 2020. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ed8AMV5i
Number of women running for office declines nationally, Rutgers center says • New Jersey Monitor
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