Trainings

Campaign Camp 
November 7th – 11th
Wilmington, NC

Lillian’s List and LEAD NC are excited to invite applications for this year’s Campaign Camp.

This intensive training is designed for individuals who share our values and are ready to make a real difference in North Carolina by managing stellar candidates and leading winning campaigns. In partnership with The Arena, we’ve built a first-in-class program to prepare you for success.

Over the course of the Academy, you will gain hands-on skills in:

  • Fundraising and budgeting

  • Volunteer recruitment and management

  • Earned and paid media strategies

  • Polling and messaging

  • Building and leading strong campaign teams

By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with the knowledge to run impactful campaigns, a network of peers and mentors to call on for support, and the potential to be matched with a candidate who needs your leadership.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step, here’s the process:

  1. Fill out the interest form below.

  2. Watch your email for the link to our application.

  3. Complete and submit your application by October 1, 2025.

You’ll be notified of your acceptance status by October 12, 2025.

Cost & Scholarships

The full program cost is $200 per participant, which covers:

  • All Academy sessions

  • Two nights of lodging

  • All meals during the training

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Wilmington, NC.

We are committed to ensuring cost is not a barrier. Scholarships are available, and details on how to apply will be provided upon acceptance.

Apply Here

Candidate Training – 2026

This training is designed for women across North Carolina who are ready to step up and run for office.

This program equips the next generation of changemakers with the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to lead. Participants will expand their networks, master the essentials of fundraising and compliance, craft powerful personal narratives, and dive deep into building field strategies, paid communications, and effective Get Out the Vote efforts. They’ll also learn how to harness social media to amplify their campaigns and connect authentically with their communities.

We can’t wait to train the next wave of candidates! Email us at team@lillianslist.org to be added to next year’s training!

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!