In the premiere episode of the WIL Listen podcast, we commemorate Black History Month with Anita Garrett’s interview of Author Claudia Smith Brinson about her book Stories of Struggle: The Clash Over Civil Rights in South Carolina.
Are you or someone you know considering a run for elected office? Join us for our continuing Ready to Run® series. This session will focus on building or reshaping your message strategy and will give you tools for communicating your messages effectively.
Presented by the League of Women Voters South Carolina
The League of Women Voters of Greenville County presents Women in Municipal Government Virtual Forum. Please join us to learn more about the importance of municipal office and the role and experience of women in it.
Are you or someone you know considering a run for elected office? Join us for our continuing Ready to Run® series. This final session will focus on some of the best strategies to keep your campaign financially viable while being mindful of the current moment.
In the second episode of the WIL Listen podcast, Anne Miller interviews author Jenna Arnold about her book Raising Our Hands: How White Women Can Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations, Start Accepting Responsibility, and Find Our Place on the New Front Lines.
Southern Coalition for Social Justice in partnership with SC Appleseed, and SC Counts is offering virtual training on redistricting, the mapping process, and tools citizens can use to organize their communities and engage in the redistricting process. The CROWD academy training model has been implemented in every state in the southeastern United States with the … Continued
The annual SpringBoard Virtual Conference helps women gain the confidence and knowledge to step forward and seek positions on local and statewide appointed boards and commissions that best suit their experience and interests. Presented by SC Women in Leadership and Bank of America
Southern Coalition for Social Justice in partnership with SC Appleseed, and SC Counts is offering virtual training on redistricting, the mapping process, and tools citizens can use to organize their communities and engage in the redistricting process. The CROWD academy training model has been implemented in every state in the southeastern United States with the … Continued
Watch the webinar on Redistricting hosted by the Charleston Chapter of the League of Women Voters
Presented in partnership with the Center for American Women in Politics The next session in CAWP’s Ready to Run virtual training series is here. The panel will discuss the importance of having more LGBTQ+ individuals engaged in politics and public life, including as elected or appointed officials, lobbyists, and party leaders. Confirmed participants in the … Continued
Southern Coalition for Social Justice in partnership with SC Appleseed, and SC Counts is offering virtual training on redistricting, the mapping process, and tools citizens can use to organize their communities and engage in the redistricting process. The CROWD academy training model has been implemented in every state in the southeastern United States with the … Continued
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 8, at 11 A.M. and join us at Boyd Plaza to celebrate two years of informing, connecting, and engaging women with leadership! Masking and social distancing will be observed. Join us for cake, coffee, and a salute to our future!
What is redistricting and how does it impact our daily lives? In the interview, find out why the 2020 Census matters, how it informs redistricting, and why we as the public should be involved in the process of drawing our legislative districts.
Presented by the League of Women Voters South Carolina
Southern Coalition for Social Justice in partnership with SC Appleseed, and SC Counts is offering virtual training on redistricting, the mapping process, and tools citizens can use to organize their communities and engage in the redistricting process. The CROWD academy training model has been implemented in every state in the southeastern United States with the … Continued
Your gift through MidlandsGives will help us harness the insight, knowledge, and energy of women in their communities. Give today or wait until May 4 when many matching gifts are available. Whatever and whenever you give, you WIL make a difference.
Presented by the League of Women Voters South Carolina
The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival brings together the most revolutionary minds of entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, scientists, and thinkers to explore the ideas forming what comes next. Register now for a look at the seismic shifts occurring in the way we live, work and play.
Southern Coalition for Social Justice in partnership with SC Appleseed, and SC Counts is offering virtual training on redistricting, the mapping process, and tools citizens can use to organize their communities and engage in the redistricting process. The CROWD academy training model has been implemented in every state in the southeastern United States with the … Continued
Hear from Mrs. Brenda C. Murphy, the first female president of the SC NAACP, about how redistricting has historically impacted Black communities.
Our country was founded on principles that privileged some and excluded others. The resulting system of bias makes many things more difficult for women and people of color. This includes running for office.
Until leaders at all levels look more like the overall population, there will continue to be racial biases baked into our democracy. That’s why we need your voice at the table. In this session, we will discuss how to center the needs, challenges, and triumphs in your community as you battle a system that was initially set up to exclude you from participation.
This interactive virtual workshop will focus on developing the specific skills of building and facilitating safe and diverse environments and community organizing to advance racial justice.
Join women from all over the state to talk about race and gender diversity. We’ll talk about the big issues so you can share your story, learn from others, celebrate the progress made by trailblazers before us, and empower each other to tackle the disparities that remain. Plus we’ll make an exciting announcement about our Circles of Women!
Between those on the frontlines and others working behind the curtain, what can we expect from the diversity of perspective shaping our policymaking and the business of government? Join the Journal for a conversation with U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney (R. Wyo.), Nicole Malliotakis (R. N.Y.) and Marilyn Strickland (D. Wash.) on how women can rise higher, set the national and economic agenda, and empower the next generation.
Join women from all over the state to talk about race and gender diversity. We’ll talk about the big issues so you can share your story, learn from others, celebrate the progress made by trailblazers before us, and empower each other to tackle the disparities that remain. Plus we’ll make an exciting announcement about our Circles of Women!
South Carolina Senator Mia McLeod and South Carolina Representative Jenny Horne share their perspectives on legislative redistricting as incumbent candidates whose districts were redrawn following the 2010 Census and how you can advocate for fairness and transparency as the district maps are drawn based on the final 2020 census numbers expected to be released in mid-August of this year.
Commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, TX with news that the war was over and the enslaved were now free, join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to celebrate with live performances, talks on religion, education, and legislation.
Presented by the League of Women Voters South Carolina
Through this interactive virtual workshop, you will learn best practices when recruiting, engaging, and managing volunteers for a project, campaign, or organization. You will also learn basic steps for developing communication campaigns to promote your social impact program.
Girls Write Camp is an arts based writing focused camp hosted by the #whatshesaidproject that combines professional level instruction and small group / personal attention to bolster the confidence, courage, creativity, and collaboration skills of girls and gender expansive youth.
Stephania Priester, South Carolina Women in Leadership Outreach Coordinator, talks with Jeni Atchley, President of the S.C. Young Democrats and Sarah Jane Walker, Chairman of the S.C. Young Republicans about their perspectives on where we stand on equality for women, how they have civil and productive dialogues in both their personal and professional lives with other women (and men) who don’t necessarily sit on the same side of the aisle, and why young women need to step up and take on leadership roles in their communities and in politics
Girls Write Camp is an arts based writing focused camp hosted by the #whatshesaidproject that combines professional level instruction and small group / personal attention to bolster the confidence, courage, creativity, and collaboration skills of girls and gender expansive youth.
This month Elizabeth Stribling with South Carolina Women in Leadership talks with Emily Geiger Smith, author of Thank You for Voting: the Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America, and David Daley, author of the National bestseller, Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count and Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy. In this episode you’ll hear their thoughts on: legislative redistricting currently underway in South Carolina and what invested organizations like SC WIL and citizens might do to make sure their votes count for the next ten years; the ebb and flow of voting rights and access through the years and their perspectives as to whether we are “bending towards justice”; how the “boiling point” were at, demonstrated by the insurrection on the Capitol on January 6, makes horrifying sense; and if we can be optimistic about the future of our democracy.
Leadership is about doing our best to serve the mission, values, and people we work with and for. No matter our qualifications or intent we will likely make mistakes or disagree with others as we pursue big ideas and worthy goals. This means we will likely experience feedback, criticism, and rejection at some point along the way.
Learn helpful tips on how and what to do when contacting your elected representatives, with a focus on holding your state legislators accountable for how legislative district maps are drawn based on 2020 Census data. We will identify your representatives, practice different approaches and discuss follow-up actions.
Forrest Alton was born and raised in a small town in Upstate New York, spent more than two decades in South Carolina, and is now a resident of Memphis, TN. Forrest's personal experiences and lessons from every step of that journey have helped to inform his passion, values, and work. In addition to his own … Continued
From thought-leadership sessions to product training, Diligent’s Modern Governance Summit brings together governance, risk, and compliance professionals across all industries to explore key issues like digital transformation, stakeholder capitalism, climate action and sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Join top executives at an interactive Town Hall on building business models and a professional culture that foster inclusivity, purpose and employee well-being.
Historically, voter turn-out in midterm elections is low, but many municipal government offices (e.g. mayors, school boards, local city/county councils) that have a great deal of impact on our everyday lives are often decided by a very small margin in these elections. Make sure you know the ways you can vote this November and have a plan to meet the requirements and deadlines so your vote counts.
If you are worried about gerrymandered districts, come see what maps drawn without prioritizing incumbent or partisan protection look like and get prepared to evaluate the forthcoming maps that the legislature proposes.
Decisions about your taxes, public works, and school districts happen not in Washington, DC, but in our own backyards. Historically, voter turn-out in midterm elections is low, but many municipal government offices (e.g. mayors, school boards, local city/county councils) that have a great deal of impact on our everyday lives are often decided by a very small margin in these elections. Learn how you can support members of your community in their efforts to Vote Local in municipal elections this fall.
Join us as we announce the launch of the MatchBoard software application, an innovative new management system for public boards and commissions.
Open to the public. MASKS REQUIRED.
Step Up to the Plate to Serve in Your Community
hosted by SC WIL and presented by the City of Columbia
From town council to the Governor’s Mansion, we need women to step up to the plate and run for elected office. Are YOU up to bat or coaching in the 2022 election season?
SC Women in Leadership is hosting a one-day conference to inspire and introduce women candidates to what they need to know to run for office.
Stick around in the 9th inning for a reception to connect with women serving in the S.C. General Assembly and other elected offices to build your network of women who have already run the bases and won the ballgame.
Participants may attend in person or join virtually. MASKS REQUIRED.
Eva Pusateri will provide a focused overview of key elements of your campaign plan, including practical tips for voter contact, message development, and working with a campaign team virtually. FREE – registration required.
A panel of public leaders will discuss the importance of having more LGBTQ+ individuals engaged in politics and public life, including as elected or appointed officials, lobbyists, and party leaders. FREE – registration required.
Now that campaign operations have been moved mostly online, what are the best strategies for engaging voters? This session will spotlight the best practices and offer actionable tips for reaching and engaging voters online. FREE – registration required.
You're invited to join the new Lead Like a Woman Circle to explore the many facets of female leadership. Our 'lunch and learn' style Circle meets virtually on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12 PM. This month our guest speaker is best-selling author Fawn Germer. We'll delve into what female leadership looks like, … Continued
This session will provide practical tips for preparing yourself to run for office, including developing a unique and persuasive message and improving your digital presence. FREE – registration required.
What can be learned from leaders on the frontlines of progress around how each of us can activate our own potential and champion critical issues to build a more equitable tomorrow? In honor of International Women’s Day, Forbes will convene leading voices with the mission to accelerate progress and spotlight the trailblazing accomplishments of women. … Continued
Fundraising is a crucial aspect of campaigning. This webinar covers key components of campaign fundraising, including developing a strategy for your campaign, building a donor list, and recruiting a finance committee. FREE – registration required.
Using storytelling, listening, and relationship-building skills, anyone can successfully raise money. Fundraising expert Nancy Bocskor will teach participants how to build and utilize these skills to successfully make the “ask.” FREE – registration required. About the Speaker: Nancy Bocskor, tagged a “Democracy Coach” by a major German newspaper, teaches citizens in the United States and … Continued
One Dynamic Day. Two Keynote Speakers. 20 Workshops. Join Greenwood SC Chamber's Women's Leadership Council for a day of informational and inspirational presentations and workshops!