Candidate Resources
Are you interested in running for office? SBWPC can help you get ready! The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee offers campaign skills workshops, consultation session, and scholarships through A seat at the Table: A Fund for a Feminist Future (FFF) for feminist women member who want to make real and profound change in our community, the State of California and our nation.
A Fund for a Feminist Future
Are you interested in running for office? SBWPC can help you get ready! The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee offers campaign skills workshops, consultation session, and scholarships through A seat at the Table: A Fund for a Feminist Future (FFF) for feminist women member who want to make real and profound change in our community, the State of California and our nation.
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National Women's Caucus
The NWPC motto is “RECRUIT. TRAIN. ELECT.” We work hard to live up to this motto by identifying, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office.
Vote. Run. Lead
When We Lead, Everyone Wins Women and gender-expansive electeds make stronger, more equitable policies, yet are still underrepresented in government. Vote Run Lead provides results-driven training and award-winning tools to get them in office.
The Center for American Women and Politics
The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is nationally recognized as the leading source of scholarly research and current data about women’s political participation in the United States. Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhance women's influence in public life, and expand the diversity of women in politics and government.
What is the mission of the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee?
Our mission is to promote inclusive progressive feminist values through advocacy, education, and supporting women in political leadership.
How can I get involved with the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee?
We invite you to become a valued member of our community. By joining, you gain the opportunity to participate actively in our committees and engage with a wide array of events, workshops, and community rallies. Your involvement helps strengthen our collective impact and enhances your personal and professional growth.
What kind of events does the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee organize?
We organize workshops, panel discussions, and networking events focused on empowering women and advancing feminist political goals.