Welcome to Running Start!

Running Start in a 501 (c)3 nonprofit dedicated to educating and inspiring young women to participate in politics and run for office. We educate young women about the importance of politics in their lives and give them with the skills they need to become leaders. Our goal is to give young women a running start in politics so that they will run for elected office earlier, climb higher on the leadership ladder, and share more in the decision making power of this country. Through our educational and outreach programs, Running Start supports the young women who will shape tomorrow's world.

Our Programs Prepare Young Women to Lead

Running Start’s four programs give young women the encouragement, support, knowledge and inspiration they need to run for an elected position. Each of our programs (the Young Women’s Political Leadership Program, Campaign College, the Star Fellowship Program, and our Path to Politics Seminars) work with young women using hands-on exercises, small group activities, and mentoring relationships to bring out their leadership skills. The young women leave our programs with confidence in their ability to lead other people, bring change to their community, and advocate for their beliefs.