We Build Stronger Communities & Enhance Collaboration
Our Impact is Magnified Throughout Communities
The Appointments Project® accelerates women’s impact and influence by increasing their civic participation and is the only program helping expand civic appointments for all women at the local, county, and state level. The Appointments Project dismantles the barriers that hold women back, fast tracks women, and calls local communities to action.
Many elected officials appreciate the support to recruit, train and prepare women for civic leadership. By registering for the Appointments Project, candidates receive a toolkit of resources that serve as a roadmap for their civic leadership journey.
The Appointments Project partners with elected officials at no charge to the city, county or state, or to any appointee.
Community Partners
United WE works to understand the unique culture of each community and the diverse populations they serve. We work with elected leadership to identify willing partner organizations to increase diverse participation among women. A preview of some of our esteemed partners is pictured below.
A National Movement With Proven Results
The Appointments Project has secured appointments for more than 180 women to serve in city, county and state civic leadership positions. In our pilot we increased the number of women serving on civic boards and commissions in Kansas City, Missouri by 24%.
In addition to increasing gender diversity, the project emphasizes increasing racial equity on civic boards and commissions among women, with women of color representing 37% of applicants.
Locations
The Appointments Project, which began in Missouri and Kansas in 2014, has facilitated 182 women to be appointed in 34 cities, 6 counties, and 3 states nationwide. We continue to expand across the U.S. Highlighted below is our roster of cities and communities where the Appointments Project in making a lasting impact.
Would you like to bring the Appointments Project to your city or community? Or are you a city or organization looking to partner with us? We want to hear from you! Contact us using the form below.