Preparing Women to Lead.
Empowering Women to Serve.
Whether you're considering a run for public office, supporting a campaign, or looking to make a greater impact in your community, Rise & Run 4 Women provides the knowledge, skills, and network to help you lead with confidence.
Founded in 2025, Rise & Run 4 Women is a nonpartisan leadership development program designed to equip women with practical tools to navigate campaigns, public service, and civic leadership.
Upcoming Program
Oct 15 11:00-1:00
Registration from 11:00-11:30
Panel and Lunch from 11:30-1:00
Training Opportunities
Annual Leadership Academy
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A comprehensive two-day immersive training covering every aspect of running for office and working on political campaigns.
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Throughout the year, Rise & Run hosts focused sessions featuring experienced elected officials, campaign professionals, and civic leaders.
What You’ll Learn
Lead with Confidence
Develop your authentic leadership style, overcome “imposter system”, and build the confidence to step into public leadership.
Engage Your Community
Master voter outreach, grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment and retention, canvassing, and community engagement.
Build a Winning Campaign
Learn the essentials of campaign planning, team building, volunteer recruitment, and retention.
Fundraise & Manage Resources
Understand campaign budgeting, fundraising strategies, endorsements, donor stewardship, and financial planning.
Legal
Requirements
Learn Missouri Ethics Commission requirements, filing deadlines, reporting requirements and more.
Navigate the Political Landscape
Learn advocacy strategies, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and how to effectively work within your community.
Communicate with Purpose
Craft compelling messages, sharpen your public speaking skills, navigate media interviews, and maximize your social media presence.
Who Should Attend
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
Rise & Run 4 Women is designed for women who want to:
Run for elected office
Serve on boards or commissions
Manage or work on political campaigns
Become stronger advocates for their communities
Explore civic leadership opportunities
Build a network of women leaders
No previous political experience is required. sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.