Dare To Run

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Dare to Run is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower women with the skills necessary to run for public office at the local, state and national level of government. 

We offer women candidates the chance to participate in a one-year certificate program in pursuit of a career path in public service.  Dare to Run gives women the opportunity to be a voice for their communities by committing to run campaigns in search of elected office within two years of graduation from the program.

​Dare to Run’s mission is to provide women with the skills they need to be successful during the campaign and throughout their term in office by:​

  • Teaching women the history of women’s public participation in the United States since its inception
  • Coaching women to use their voices to effect public policy change and champion issues of importance to their communities
  • Instilling the fundamentals of successful campaign management, with an emphasis on successful fundraising strategies for women candidates

Cultivating a new generation of female public servants who value their constituents and use their tenure in office to serve the needs of their community as best they can

The core values of Dare to Run are highlighted in the following five principles:

  • Equality - Women should have an equal say in the development of the public policy agenda at the local, state and national levels of government
  • Collaboration - Women should work together to achieve a higher quality of life for all constituents in their community
  • ​Opportunity - Women should have equal opportunities to run for public office; they should not be hindered because of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation
  • ​Diversity - Women should hold at least 50% of the seats at all levels of government, and the demographic breakdown of the population of the United States should be reflected in the composition of governing bodies at the local, state and national levels of government.​
  • Respect - Women should value the viewpoints of other women, and offer support, sorority and a moral high ground on which to effect change for the rest of the country.

Original post blogged on Women' Voices Media.