When Women Lead, South Carolina Wins.
Women are 51% of the population but only 13% of the legislature. Together, we can close the gap and build a future that reflects all of us.
Women’s voices belong in leadership. With over 2,000 elected seats and almost 6,000 appointed roles across South Carolina, it’s time our leadership reflects us. Join SC WIL and start your journey to lead, serve, and make change.
Our Progress and What’s Next
More in 2024
We tripled the number of women filing to run and applying for appointments, adding 800+ women to the leadership pipeline.
Unite in 2025
We’re building networks of support to keep women leaders connected and equipped, building up our own tools and resources, and helping women determine their ‘why’.
Commit in 2026
This is the year of action. We hope to see more women stepping forward for public office and more women leading.
Your Path to Leadership Starts Here
Run for Office
Thinking about running? We’ll guide you along the way.
Recommend a Woman
A simple invitation can change everything. Tell us who should lead.
Explore Appointed Office
Elected office isn’t the only way to lead. Serve your community on one of many boards and commissions.
Tools to Help You Lead
Access the WIL Win! Campaign Activation Toolkit.
Female candidates have told us again and again that during their first campaign, they had a desire to fix something they saw was broken in our government but had no idea where to start with running their campaign. The SC WIL campaign activation toolkit will help guide you through the process. We’ve built a roadmap to election victory for female candidates!
Best Tools, Resources, and Tips
From cutting edge professional development workshops to podcasts with purpose, find all you need to keep growing in your leadership journey.
Watch an office hours workshop.
Take a deep dive into specific campaign topics with our workshop series. Browse the video library for on-demand Office Hours workshop sessions presented by industry experts.
Enroll in SC WIL’s online, self-paced training courses.
Whether you’re considering a future run for office, or hoping to gain the knowledge and confidence to apply and serve on a public appointed board, SC WIL’s free, online, self-paced training courses will get you started on a winning path. Designed with your busy schedule in mind, our simple lessons make topics easy to understand. Each week, we’ll drop a new lesson filled with exclusive resources and training materials in your inbox, and you can also explore courses online any time. Keep scrolling to learn more.
The Numbers Don’t Add Up, Yet!
51% of South Carolinians are women.
Only 13% of the state legislature is female.
Over 2,000 elected seats and almost 6,000 appointed positions are waiting for women’s voices.
Now is your chance to help us reach gender parity in South Carolina! Get started on your leadership journey today!