United WE’s Appointments Project® Announces Expansion to North Carolina
Kansas City, MO – North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (N.C. IOPL) and United WE today announce their collaborative partnership to increase the number of women on local boards and commissions through the Appointments Project®. Started in 2014, the Appointments Project® has successfully placed more than 180 women on boards and commissions.
“With our Woman on Board initiative, we focus our nonpartisan leadership training on increasing gender parity in public service and ensuring that we’re drawing on the talents and diversity of all our residents,” said Brad Young, Executive Director of N.C. IOPL. “Our partnership with United WE and Appointments Project® is strengthening our effort by increasing the number of women who are at the decision-making table of their communities.”
United WE’s Appointments Project® serves as a talent bank, advisor and advocate for women seeking opportunities to lead their communities and works to attract diverse applicants for appointed positions on boards and commissions. The award-winning approach guides women through the process of applying for these positions and suggests applicants for appointment.
“Our research showed us that women don’t become civically engaged because they weren’t being asked. As a result, we created the Appointments Project® so local boards and commissions could reflect the communities they serve,” said Wendy Doyle, United WE President & CEO. “With the help of partners like N.C. IOPL, we are addressing the gender disparities in local leadership and able to make real changes in our communities.”
The Appointments Project® fills a critical need in creating a pathway to more equitable and inclusive representation. Approximately 42% of the Appointments Project® registrants are women of color. Based on a growing number of success stories and city partnerships, the pipeline of women leaders is growing rapidly across the country.
“A virtual public training event is planned for January 24, 2023, at 12 pm. EST. We encourage and invite everyone to learn more and join us in unlocking women’s potential for civic leadership,” said Brad Young.
To register for the virtual training event on January 24, 2023, visit here. To learn more about the Appointments Project®, visit www.united-we.org/appointments-project.