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10/23/2023

Come along with us to Paris for our Take Office Advanced Leadership Development Accelerator that happened earlier this October.
We welcomed 13 accomplished women to Columbia Global Center's historic Reid Hall to sharpen their advocacy skills and policy knowledge in an international context. Through policy seminars, masterclasses, and skill development intensives, participants strengthened leadership and advocacy skills, and networked with an international cohort and faculty.
Co-sponsored by Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), our two day program covered topics from climate change to negotiations to advocating for underserved communities.
Stay tuned for more from our exciting Paris Cohort!
For more information on Take Office and upcoming events and Accelerators, visit takeoffice.org

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10/15/2023

A big thank you to Reid Hall for hosting our 2023 Advanced Leadership Development Accelerator course in Paris, France.
This historic venue has been an intellectual hub for generations, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and visionary ideas. Its timeless charm and prestigious legacy set an inspiring backdrop, infusing our program with an ambiance that invigorated and elevated the learning experience.

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09/07/2023

Take Office Paris- are you joining us?
Don't miss out on your opportunity to join us in Paris, France, at Columbia Global Centers Paris historical Reid Hall on October 8-11 for a one of a kind Advanced Accelerator. Our 2023 Paris Accelerator will provide a unique platform for women seeking to enhance their advocacy skills, deepen their policy knowledge, and open doors to cross-border mentorship and collaboration through networking with an international cohort.⁠
Residential tickets (includes 3 nights/ 4 days hotel, airfare not included) close tomorrow night at 11pm! Register today!

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3r11LU6, takeoffice.org, or email [email protected]

09/07/2023

Are you an accomplished woman leader seeking to enhance your advocacy skills and policy expertise on a global stage? ⁠
Join us for the Take Office October 2023 Advanced Accelerator in Paris, France from October 8-11.⁠
The program, hosted at the historic Columbia Global Centers Paris, Reid Hall, and co-sponsored with Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)(.sipa), will provide a unique platform for women seeking to enhance their advocacy skills, deepen their policy knowledge, and open doors to cross-border mentorship and collaboration through networking with an international cohort.⁠
Take Office's mission is to foster gender equity in public policy and politics through highly tailored leadership development accelerator programs. These programs are meticulously designed to equip women leaders with the skills, insights, and connections required to excel in their careers and drive positive change. ⁠
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For more information, visit takeoffice.org, our event page at https://bit.ly/3r11LU6 , or email [email protected]⁠
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12/02/2022

Are you a woman who has thought about running for public office? Curious about how to take those next steps?
Join us for our Take Office: Women in Politics virtual information session to see how Take Office's accelerated leadership development cohort can help you on your path to public office.
Take Office is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping women move into positions of influence in public policy and politics, including running for office. At this virtual open house and info session, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the Take Office program and why you have what it takes to move into positions of influence and power. The open house session will feature Columbia University Adjunct Associate Professor and Take Office Founder, Jeri Powell.

Visit https://bit.ly/3VpJt98 to learn more and register.

12/01/2022

Congratulations to Take Office Alumna Chi Nguyen, who will join the Equal Voice Organization in January as their Executive Director!

From Chi:
"I am delighted to lead Equal Voice in its mission to see more women and gender diverse representation elected. Our inclusion is an important part of the pathway to a better and more democratic Canada. Stronger reflection and diversity of representation are goals that I have advocated for my entire career."

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11/30/2022

Here's what one 2020 'Pathways to Politics' alumnae had to say about the program:

"I encourage any woman with a passion for public policy, an affinity for political campaigns, or even the slightest interest in running for office, to enroll in the Take Office leadership accelerator.

Founded by Jeri Powell, the Take Office program refines the skills necessary to advocate for important causes.

As a participant, I enjoyed learning from the leading practitioners who shared their experiences and how they overcame adversity in their professional journeys. The distinguished instructors were open to having interactive and engaging conversations on strategic principles to consider when pursuing a path in politics and public policy.

Engaging in the program gave me a comprehensive understanding of how I could run my own political campaign or support another potential political candidate for office.

If you are thinking twice about enrolling in the program, do not! I am not just speaking for myself when I say you will have an invaluable experience that will enhance your leadership skills in order to have the confidence to make a difference in the future of politics." - Tess A.

In January 2020, Take Office founder Jeri Powell created Pathways to Politics at Columbia University | SIPA, following its success, Take Office was founded.

For more information on the program and to get updates about our upcoming 2023 cohort, visit takeoffice.org or email [email protected].

11/29/2022

"Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference." -Kathy Calvin,
former President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation

This Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to help us with our mission of closing the gap in gender equity among policy makers and public office holders by contributing to our "30 in 30" crowdfunding campaign. After a successful pilot program at Columbia University SIPA, (known as Pathways to Politics), and two successful years in a fully virtual format, we are looking to bring the cohort back to fully in-person and triple the number of women accepted into the cohort. Funds raised by the crowdfunding campaign will not only help us achieve this, but will also provide a robust financial aid program that will allow the program to accept any woman who seeks training, regardless of her ability to pay.

We hope that you will join us in creating a world where every other leader in government is a woman by donating to our campaign today and helping us train the next generation of female policy makers and public office holders.

Visit https://ifundwomen.com/projects/take-office-going-live-2023 to donate.

11/24/2022

We want to wish you a very Happy and healthy Thanksgiving from Take Office. We hope that everyone gets to enjoy this time with friends and family.

We are thankful for everyone who has helped get Take Office to where it is today, including:

Deborah Buyer Law
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Skody Scot and Company
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Portrait Design
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Public Works Partners
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KBF Canada
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Moore Impact
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Thank you!

11/19/2022

Powerful words from a Take Office alumnae: "I took the first iteration of this [Take Office] course at Columbia | SIPA over a year ago, and it was among the most powerful courses I've taken... I learned so much about what it takes to run a political campaign--and perhaps most importantly, I learned that IT IS POSSIBLE." - Alanna S., Pathways to Politics alumnae, 2020

In January 2020, Take Office founder Jeri Powell created Pathways to Politics at Columbia University | SIPA, following its success, Take Office was founded, offering high profile speakers, distinguished experts, and practitioners as part of the leadership development cohort.
After being fully virtual in 2021 and 2022, we are looking to bring the program back to fully in-person sessions in 2023, but we are looking for your help. We recently launched our crowdfunding campaign "30 in 30"- 30 days, 300+ donors, with a goal of raising $30,000. The funds raised during the campaign will allow Take Office to train more women, including a robust financial aid program that allows the program to accept every woman who seeks training, regardless of their ability to pay.
We hope you will join us, contribute, and make this program a reality for more women. Help us close the gender equity gap in public policy.
To find out more about the program, visit: www.takeoffice.org
To donate to our 30 in 30 crowdfunding campaign, visit: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/take-office-going-live-2023

11/18/2022

Join us and Take Action!

Are you interested in a career in politics or public policy?
OR
Want to start a new career in politics or public policy?

Take Office is a leadership development accelerator program designed to support women seeking new opportunities, where participants learn from high profile leaders and scholars.

By the end of the course, participants develop skills in fundraising, media training, agenda-setting, and more. They feel more confident, are able to maximize and leverage their experience, and have the opportunity to grow a first-rate network of peers and mentors to help them in your journey. Alumnae of the program also enjoy events and panels with current public office holders and other distinguished alumnae.

We're preparing for our 2023 cohort and need your help. We recently launched the "30 in 30" Crowdfunding Campaign- 30 days, 300+ donors, with a goal of $30,000. The funds raised during the campaign will allow Take Office to train more women, including a robust financial aid program that allows the program to accept every woman who seeks training, regardless of their ability to pay. We hope you will join us, contribute, and make this program a reality for more women. Help us close the gender equity gap in public policy and politics.
For more information on the program, visit www.takeoffice.org
To donate to our crowdfunding campaign, visit https://ifundwomen.com/projects/take-office-going-live-2023

11/17/2022

Take Office advances gender equity in public policy and politics through highly customized leadership development accelerator programs that
support women looking for pathways to senior roles in public policy and government, including elected office, regardless of previous public policy or political experience.

Our goal is to see a world where every other senior leader in government is a woman.

We're preparing for our 2023 cohort, but we need your help. Recently, we launched the "30 in 30" Crowdfunding Campaign- 30 days, 300+ donors, with a goal of $30,000. The funds raised during the campaign will allow Take Office to train more women, including a robust financial aid program that allows the program to accept every woman who seeks training, regardless of their ability to pay. The crowdfunding campaign will run through December 10th. We hope you will join us, contribute, and make this program a reality for more women. Help us close the gender equity gap in public policy and politics.
Visit https://ifundwomen.com/projects/take-office-going-live-2023 to donate.

Source: Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University (CAWP). site: representwomen.org/current-women-representation

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