Dare to Run, Inc

Dare to Run is a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to teach women the skills necessary to run for public office at the local, state and national level of government. Dare to Run offers female college graduates the chance to participate in a two year certificate program in pursuit of a career path in public service. Dare to Run gives women the opportunity to be a voice for their communities by committing to run campaigns in search of elected office within 2 years of graduation from the program. Dare to Run’s mission is to provide women with the skills they need to be successful during the campaign and throughout their term in office by: • Teaching women the history of women’s public participation in the United States since its inception • Coaching women to use their voices to effect public policy change and champion issues of importance to their communities • Instilling the fundamentals of successful campaign management, with an emphasis on successful fundraising strategies for women candidates, and • Cultivating a new generation of female public servants who value their constituents and use their tenure in office to serve the needs of their community as best they can