South Carolina Women in Leadership (SCWIL) empowers women to take on public leadership roles by providing them with the training, connections, and resources they need to succeed. Our goal is to create a political landscape that reflects the diversity of our communities, emphasizing collaboration, integrity, and respectful communication. SCWIL engages a wide range of stakeholders and cultivates partnerships to break down barriers for women in leadership. Through our programs like online and in-person training for elected and appointed office and substantive resources, SCWIL not only prepares women for office, but also highlights the positive impact of diverse leadership. SCWIL is committed to fostering an inclusive, multi-partisan environment that champions ethical leadership and civil discourse.
To empower women to lead in elected and appointed office through training, education, and resources.
South Carolina’s public leadership is representative of the communities they serve.
Organized in 2018, SC WIL provides:
- Timely, reliable resources for women about local and statewide opportunities to run for office and/or support those who do.
- Accurate information about opportunities to apply for positions on local and statewide boards and commissions.
- Active geographic and professional networks that encourage women to gain leadership skills and identify more women to join them.
- Carefully managed partnerships with allied organizations to further extend reach and develop skills, confidence, and knowhow.
- SC WIL is a 501C(3) non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors and underwritten by 100 Founders, corporate and granting organizations, and individuals dedicated to building a better future for their daughters and granddaughters.
SC WIL is a 501C(3) non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors and underwritten by 100 Founders, corporate and granting organizations, and individuals dedicated to building a better future for their daughters and granddaughters. It does not endorse particular views, legislation, or candidates for public office.