The purpose of the LBJ Women's Campaign School is to increase the number of women in elected office and campaign senior staff positions — regardless of political affiliation — through a structured curriculum, high-impact mentorship, and alumnae support.
Why women?
The 2020 election was historic as record numbers of women, women of color, and LGBTQ+ women ran and won races for elected office. However, progress has been incremental and women are still underrepresented at every level of elected office.
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women, especially women of color, differently abled women, and LGBTQ+ women. This is why, as we work to rebuild our communities, it is critical that women be represented in all levels of government.
Philanthropist Melinda Gates has said that when we lift up women, we lift up humanity. But there is still so much work to be done to lift up women in the United States.
Structured Curriculum from a top 10 public policy school
The heart of the experience combines three days of in-person training with six months of live online course work. Topics include storytelling as a basis for a campaign, paid media, working with the press, campaign cyber security, fundraising, budgeting, and data, and field organizing. Below are a few of our over 50 speakers:
Six sessions of high-impact mentorship
Studies show an increase in productivity of 88% for those who receive mentorship, compared to an increase of 24% from training alone. We have recruited 85 mentors — and over half are elected officials or former elected officials. Below are a few of our mentors:
Network building and alumnae support
We are building a network of women in politics that will last a lifetime. Through thoughtful in-person and digital networking activities, we are creating a network that embodies the principle of #womenhelpingwomen.
Important Dates
If admitted, you will be required to participate in full. Please mark your calendar for these important dates:
In-person training session in Austin
- May 23–25, 2024
Five virtual training sessions, 9 a.m.—11:30 a.m. CT
- Saturday, June 1, 2024
- Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Saturday, July 20, 2024
- Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024
- Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
Virtual Networking Workshops, 6:30 p.m.—8 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
Virtual Campaign Plan Competition
Block off time on your schedule (evenings and the weekend) between Sept. 17 through Sept. 28 in order to complete the competition.
- Sept. 17, 2024: 6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. CT
- Sept. 28, 2024: 9 a.m.—12 p.m. CT
Virtual Closing Ceremony and Family Training, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
- Nov. 16, 2024