Trainings
Upcoming
Engaging Women of Color Training Institute – July 19th – 20th
Women of color bring powerful voices, deep community roots, and bold leadership to the political arena. But too often, they face additional, systemic barriers on the campaign trail – barriers that have led to their continued underrepresentation in elected office.
That’s why we created Engaging Women of Color—a training program designed by and for women of color who are ready to run for office. This isn’t just a training – it’s a launchpad.
Participants will gain essential tools and strategies to run successful, values-driven campaigns, including:
Campaigns 101: Understand the fundamentals of running and winning
Personal Narrative Building: Harness the power of your story to inspire and lead
Messaging on Reproductive Rights: Craft compelling messages on the issues that matter most
Fundraising Fundamentals: Build the skills and confidence to raise the resources you need
And more.
We’re not just preparing women to run—we’re building a future where women of color lead boldly and unapologetically at every level of government.
Campaign Camp – Autumn 2025
Learn everything you need to know about working on a political campaign, including fundraising, paid media, polling, targeting, field programs, volunteer management, and more.
Our staff training program started in 2013 and many graduates have moved on to important positions in NC politics.
Want more information? Email us at team@lillianslist.org
Future Candidate Training
This virtual, multi-day training is for women preparing to run for any office in North Carolina in the next 1-3 years.
Future Candidate Training covers network building, fundraising, compliance, social media, and personal story development.
Get Local! Leadership Training
Our Get Local! Training is a one-day program for women interested in running for municipal offices like Mayor, City/Town Council, and County Commissioner. With the filing deadline approaching, it’s more important than ever to prepare pro-choice women with the tools to lead in their communities. Many women who have stepped into local office have used it as a springboard to even greater leadership opportunities – this is the first step toward that journey!
