Summer may be winding down, but we’re not stopping our activism anytime soon. Our fall prep starts now. From volunteering at events or joining training sessions, our 50 by 2050 partners will get you in the best shape for a semester in politics. Want even more experience? Our partners offer countless internship opportunities so you can learn how to empower other young women to run for office.
AUGUST EVENTS
AUGUST 1: HIGHER HEIGHTS: #BlackWomenLead Summer Political Leadership Training Webinar
- 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Trainer Leila McDowell will lead the webinar, “Being in the Spotlight,” offering tips on the best ways to get your message across.
AUGUST 3: EMERGE AMERICA: 2018 Fresno Recruitment Salon
- Fresno, CA
- 6-7:30 p.m. at United Food and Commercial Workers
- Join a Recruitment Salon to learn about EMERGE CA and how it can help you run for office.
AUGUST 4: EMERGE AMERICA: 2018 Napa/Solano/Contra Costa Recruitment Salon
- Benicia, CA
- 6-7:30 p.m. at the Law Offices of Dana Dean
- Join a Recruitment Salon to learn about EMERGE CA and how it can help you run for office.
AUGUST 5: HRC: 2017 HRC Orange County Garden Party
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- 4-8 p.m. at The Residence of May and Charles Deischter
- Celebrate LGBTQ Equality by enjoying a cocktail reception, silent auction and thought-provoking speakers. A general admission ticket is $100, but consider the networking opportunities endless.
AUGUST 6: EMERGE AMERICA: 2018 Orange County Recruitment Salon
- Fullerton, CA
- 2-5 p.m. at 1411 Melody Lane
- Join a Recruitment Salon to learn about EMERGE CA and how it can help you run for office. Featuring special guest Tustin City Councilmember and EMERGE America Letitia Clark.
AUGUST 8: HIGHER HEIGHTS: #BlackWomenLead Summer Political Leadership Training Webinar
- 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Trainer Kimberly Peeler-Allen will lead the webinar, “Black Women Make It Rain: Getting the resources you need to tell your story.”
AUGUST 12: HRC: 6th Annual HRC San Diego Gala Dinner & Auction
- San Diego, CA
- 5-10 p.m. at Hotel del Coronado
- Blue Shield of California presents this year’s annual gala to celebrate LGBTQ equality across America and helping those who still experience injustice. Senator Toni Atkins will be honored as the HRC Leader for Equality Award Winner.
AUGUST 19: EMERGE AMERICA: 2018 Webinar Recruitment Salon
- 5:30-6 p.m.
- Join this free, online Recruitment Salon to learn about EMERGE CA and how it can help you run for office.
AUGUST 22: HIGHER HEIGHTS: #BlackWomenLead Summer Political Leadership Training Webinar
- 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Trainer Jehmu Greene will lead the seminar, “Run As You Are: Ready to jump in, but don’t know where to start?”
AUGUST 24: HRC: Dallas Pride Kickoff & Volunteer Round Up
- Dallas, TX
- 6:30-8 p.m. at 3912 Cedar Springs Road
- Want to volunteer at this year’s festival or walk with HRC in Sunday’s parade? Join 2017 Dallas Pride event.
AUGUST 26: HRC: Annual Cleveland Gala
- Cleveland, OH
- 6 p.m. at Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel
- The HRC is honoring author Connie Shultz and Christine Howey at this year’s annual gala. Attend the event in style or reach out to volunteer.
APPLY NOW
EMERGE AMERICA
Fall communications internship in D.C. office: Apply here
Fall finance internship in D.C. office: Apply here
Fall internship in San Francisco office: Apply here
VICTORY FUND
Communications internship: Apply here
Special events internship: Apply here
Political internship: Apply here
Fundraising internship: Apply here
RUNNING START
Fall 2017 internships: Apply here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Semester internships in Washington, D.C., Alabama, Arkansas or Mississippi: Apply Here
GET INVOLVED
IGNITE
Join or Start your own campus chapter
RUNNING START
Bring Elect Her to Your Campus: More info
EMILY’S LIST
Run to Win
Training to run for office: Apply here
Help women run for office: Apply here
EMERGE AMERICA
Training to run for office: More info
Join a Regional Boot Camp in your area: More info
Learn more about the 2018 application and training program at one of its in-person Recruitment Salons: More info
HIGHER HEIGHTS
Host a salon & Engage members of community: More info
SHE SHOULD RUN
Nominate yourself to run for office: Get started here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Become a student member: Apply here
POWERFUL WOMEN LEADERS
“I think that with every single conversation that I have, and even I think that all the criticisms and backlash, that I feel are rewarding because I know that it allows me to challenge those narratives and allows me to have a conversation about that particular thing someone is criticizing me for. And I know that in that fight to change that narrative that it’s not only about me but it’s about millions of people who share one of the identities that I carry that might be under attack at that particular moment.”
“I love being the problem solver in the room, not the obstacle. When you’re in public service you identify what’s going to make your community better, and you can put all your energy to try and find that solution.”
L.A. Council Member Nury Martinez
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