Applications open nowA Fellowship for Women Leaders
Learn to lead with modern tools and real community insight.
Technology, training, and a network of women leaders. Understand your community deeply and lead with confidence. Data plus training equals action.
Who It’s For
Women ready to lead, closer to the ground.
For governing-minded, pragmatic women interested in running in state or local races or pursuing an issue advocacy campaign. Enter with a real goal; leave with the tools, skills, and network to achieve it.
You might be…
- A first-time or potential candidate for state and local office*
- Running for school board, commissioner, mayor, or legislature*
- An advocate leading an issue or ballot-measure campaign
- A community leader preparing for a future run
*If a current candidate, acceptance to this Fellowship will be dependent on your state and local campaign finance and ethics rules.
The Program
Now’s the time to put your ambition in motion!
Getting a campaign up and running can be tough, especially with limited funds. The new fellowship aims to help those interested in public leadership launch their campaign operation with confidence. The program includes six expert-led trainings on the basic campaign components, such as fundraising, communications, and grassroots engagement, and how best to utilize the Proximity platform to reach your goals.
Money and time are two of the main barriers to jumping in – using AI tools alleviates the burden of financing a full campaign team and it allows for more efficient use of time. So no excuses. Now’s the time to put your ambition in motion!
This comprehensive 6-month training consists of five virtual expert-led sessions each covering a different campaign component, and ending with an in-person gathering in Washington, DC.
Session 1
JAN 29
Session 2
FEB 26
Session 3
MAR 19
Session 4
APR 23
Session 5
MAY 14
Five Virtual Sessions · 11 AM–1 PM ET · 2027
In-person gathering in Washington, DC in June 2027
What You Get
A complete leadership toolkit.
Technology
The Proximity Platform
One workspace for contacts, outreach, events, fundraising, and follow-up.
Intelligence
Smart Messaging Engine
Civic AI to surface what your community cares about & when sentiment moves.
Learning
Live Training & Master Classes
Monthly sessions and guest strategists on pragmatic, modern leadership.
Network
Community & Support
A dedicated contact and a peer network of women leaders nationwide.
The Value
A $11,600 program value for a $600 program cost.
Program Cost
$600
A $11.6k value, ~95% covered by WPLN Action & Proximity.
Included
- Full platform & Smart Messaging Engine access
- All live training sessions & Master Classes
- Onboarding, dedicated support, and a peer network
- Conference registration & hotel cost covered
Learn more about the Civic Intelligence Lab fellowship opportunity
Join a live info session with WPLN Action and Proximity to learn about the fellowship and ask your questions.
Ready to lead with better information?
Seats are limited—apply now to join the founding cohort.
A project of WPLN Action and Proximity.
