Running Start: Bringing Young Women to Politics
| Formation | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Training young women to run for political office |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
CEO & Founder | Susannah Wellford |
| Website | https://runningstart.org/ |
Running Start is a nonprofit organization that trains high school, college and young professional women to develop the confidence, capabilities and connections they need to run for elected office and win. Each year, Running Start hosts about 100 trainings around the country. It has trained over 20,000 women.