named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dare to Run Virtual Women's Leadership Program
Year-long training program for women preparing to run for public office, including cohort-based learning and leadership development.
Essential Workers Scholarship
Financial support for program participants who are essential workers, enabling their participation in the leadership training.
Full Scholarship
Provides full financial support to selected participants in the leadership program, ensuring access regardless of economic background.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 3 activities
- Administers a certificate program for women in public service with post-completion commitmentsOffers a one-year or two-semester certificate program for women preparing to run for public office, requiring graduates to commit to running for elected office within two years. The program concludes with certification upon completion of the "Running a Successful Campaign" curriculum.
- Delivers comprehensive training programs for women running for public officeProvides a structured curriculum covering political campaign foundations, public policy, advocacy, campaign branding, fundraising, field operations, media use, public speaking, and grassroots organizing. The program includes both virtual and in-person formats, with evidence of training cohorts across multiple U.S. states, including a focus on marginalized communities such as Latina women from low-income households in New York City.
- Provides mentorship and internship opportunities with elected officialsMatches program participants with one-on-one mentorship from female elected officials and assigns semester-long internships with elected officials to provide hands-on experience in legislative operations, constituent engagement, and campaign work.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Builds institutional partnerships to expand program deliveryEstablishes collaborations with colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia, and partners with over 35 nonprofit organizations across six states to support training delivery and outreach. Also recruits instructors in New York, including through collaboration with Kota Alliance in NYC.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Supports alumni engagement and peer networksMaintains an ongoing alumni network that fosters peer connection, professional networking, and continued support for program graduates pursuing public service careers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$14K
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balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -69.0%
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- 21 in 21 Partner — Partner organization working to elect 21 additional women to the NYC Council for equitable representation.
- 4 Real Women International Inc (4RWI) Partner — Kayla Cato serves on the board of 4RWI as Donor Relations Coordinator, supporting its mission to empower women and girls nationally and globally.
- Act Like a Lady Think Like a Boss Partner — Partner women empowerment organization created and led by women.
- Amanda Farias Partner — Guest speaker and State Committeewoman for the 87th Assembly District in the Bronx who shared insights on launching political campaigns.
- American University Network — Institution where Amy Quichiz is completing her Master's degree in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights.
- Arizona State University Network — Institution where Angie Montoya is pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Justice & Human Rights.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Partner — Paola Martinez, a participant in Leadership Cohort #5, is Director of Strategic Program Development at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York.
- City of New York Government — Monica Johnson works as an analyst for the City of New York, applying her public administration expertise to municipal programs.
- Colorado 5050 Partner — Partner group advocating for gender parity in elected and appointed offices.
- Experian Partner — Organization on whose behalf Angie Montoya spoke at industry conferences and customer summits.
- External organizations Partner — Board members are expected to procure partnerships with external organizations to support fundraising and organizational goals.
- Female Elected Officials Partner — Female elected officials serve as mentors and host interns through the Dare to Run program.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Collaborates with the Girl Scouts on a campaign training program for young women.
- Girl Scouts of Greater New York Partner — Partner organization fostering leadership and personal development for girls.
- Girl and the Gov Partner — Partner organization rebranding politics to increase civic engagement among women.
- JOFA Partner — Partner organization advocating for women's rights within Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Kean University Partner — Partner institution supporting career services and community-focused research.
- Kota Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Dare to Run to deliver the In Person Program in New York City.
- Kota Alliance Partner — Partner organization advancing equity for Black and Latinx women and girls in West Harlem and globally.
- League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Partner — Partner organization promoting informed participation in government and public policy advocacy.
- Mary's Pence Partner — Partner organization funding women-led social justice projects in the U.S. and Central America.
- Mastercard Partner — Current employer where Angie Montoya serves as a Software Product Manager.
- Motivote Partner — Partner organization using gamified tools to promote election readiness and civic engagement.
- National Voter Registration Day Partner — Partner in nonpartisan efforts to register millions of Americans to vote.
- New Politics Partner — Partner organization building a movement of changemakers through political recruitment and investment.
- New York Law School Network — Institution from which Lola Waterman graduated and where she received her legal education.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Lisa J. Pino serves as Executive Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Department of Health, overseeing major public health operations and policy.
- Outright International Organization Partner — Organization with which Amy Quichiz interned on United Nations programming related to LGBTQ+ issues, immigration, and gender violence.
- Planned Parenthood Global Partner — Employer and organizational affiliation where Amy Quichiz serves as Project Manager.
- Power in Place Partner — Partner initiative celebrating women and gender minorities in political leadership.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Geographic and Demographic Inclusion in Political Trainingmethodology: targeted_inclusionBy intentionally targeting underserved regions and economically marginalized women—particularly Latina women with multiple children—we expand political leadership opportunities for those historically excluded, because equitable access to training produces more representative governance.
- Leadership Pipeline with Mentorship and Experiential Trainingmethodology: leadership_pipelineBy combining comprehensive skills training, ideological diversity in mentorship and faculty, experiential campaign simulations, and post-training internships, we increase women's successful candidacy and effectiveness in public office because practical experience and diverse guidance build confidence, competence, and political resilience.
- Root Cause Analysis for Systemic Advocacymethodology: root-cause-analysisBy training women candidates to apply root cause analysis, we enable them to address systemic drivers of community issues rather than symptoms, because understanding structural inequities leads to more transformative policy solutions.