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Democracy University · Organizations & resources
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314 Action Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Democratic scientists, STEM and healthcare professionals Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.314action.org/
603 Forward Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Young and working-age candidates Coverage: New Hampshire State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.603forward.org/
Advance Native Political Leadership Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://advancenativepl.org/
Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) Training / coaching / electoral support Audience: Trans candidates and pro-equality allies Coverage: National Trans candidate coaching and training; broader endorsement program includes allies. Learn more: https://transequality.org/what-we-do/elections
AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Union organizer training Audience: Union organizers and prospective organizers Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://aflcio.org/about-us/programs/organizing-institute/trainings
Alaska Women Ascend Training Audience: Progressive women and gender-expansive candidates and staff Coverage: Alaska Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.akwomenascend.com/
Allegra Baider Staff retention; leadership development; team building; working parents and caregivers Audience: Movement and social-impact professionals Coverage: National Listed by Movement Talent as a recommended coach. Direct website, rates, current availability and credentials not independently audited. Learn more: https://movementtalent.org/recommended-coaches/
Bolder Advocacy — workshops Nonprofit advocacy and lobbying education Audience: Organizers, nonprofit staff and advocacy leaders Coverage: National / international Training offering documented; confirm dates and eligibility. Directory inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Learn more: https://afj.org/bolder-advocacy/bolder-advocacy-workshops-for-nonprofits-and-foundations/
American University — WeLead Campaign management / communications / fundraising / leadership Audience: Postgraduates; emphasis on women’s political leadership; open to all genders Coverage: District of Columbia Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://www.american.edu/spa/wpi/welead/
Amnesty Human Rights Academy Human rights foundations, protest rights and related issue education Audience: Human-rights defenders, educators and general learners Coverage: International Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/online-courses/
Annie’s List Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive pro-choice women Coverage: Texas Training fund and related programs grouped with parent organization. Learn more: https://annieslist.com/
Trains and places campaign staff through Arena Academy; builds the talent pipeline for Democratic and progressive campaigns. Programs and resources Arena Campaign staffing / training Audience: Campaign staff and campaign capacity Coverage: National Primarily a campaign talent and staffing organization. Learn more: https://arena.run/ Arena — Talent Bank Shares job seekers’ resumes with matching left-of-center campaigns and organizations; links to jobs and resume resources. Audience: Campaign and movement staff Coverage: Nationwide (United States) Talent Bank signup documented; no placement guarantee. Learn more: https://arena.run/talent
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) Ballot-measure strategy, campaign support and leader training Audience: Progressive ballot-measure leaders and partner organizations Coverage: National Parent organization; related program entry does not represent a separate organization. Learn more: https://ballot.org/ BISC — Ballot Measure Leader Training / Road Trip to Victory Ballot-measure leadership, fundraising, messaging, field safety, campaign decisions and post-election implementation Audience: Leaders managing ballot-measure campaigns Coverage: National Page still says registration open, but listed dates are past as of September 24, 2026. Learn more: https://ballot.org/ballot-measure-leader-training-program/
Beautiful Trouble — toolbox Action design, organizing principles and movement learning Audience: Organizers and social-change practitioners Coverage: International Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://beautifultrouble.org/toolbox-guide
Blue Horizon Texas Recruitment / training / campaign support Audience: Rural and exurban Democratic and progressive candidates Coverage: Texas Affiliated PAC and action fund grouped as one organization family. Learn more: https://www.bluehorizontexas.org/
California Pipeline Network / leadership pipeline Audience: Progressive state leadership Coverage: California Convening and infrastructure hub. Learn more: https://www.capipeline.org/
Catherine Bell Leadership; organizational culture; grassroots change-making Audience: Movement and social-impact professionals Coverage: National Listed by Movement Talent as a recommended coach. Direct website, rates, current availability and credentials not independently audited. Learn more: https://movementtalent.org/recommended-coaches/
CAWP / Ready to Run Training / resource network Audience: Women considering public office Coverage: National Rutgers-based program and national resource network; local partners not fully enumerated. Rutgers-based Ready to Run is also included in the civic and political leadership category. Learn more: https://cawp.rutgers.edu/programs-involvement/resource-map/womens-political-resource-map
Center for Nonviolent Conflict Research — online courses Civil resistance strategy, comparative cases and curriculum resources Audience: Activists, organizers, scholars, journalists and policy professionals Coverage: National Site uses CNCR name and retains ICNC course branding; recorded as one program family. Learn more: https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/online-courses/
CANVAS — workshops and consultations Nonviolent movement strategy, communications, fundraising and organizational planning Audience: Civic movements and activists Coverage: International Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://canvasopedia.org/workshops-consultations/
CompassPoint Supervision, conflict resolution, facilitation, nonprofit finance and organizational transitions Audience: Nonprofit and movement leaders; some cohorts for BIPOC leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.compasspoint.org/workshops
Recruits candidates for uncontested local races, especially in rural areas, so no seat goes unchallenged. Programs and resources Contest Every Race Recruitment / training / campaign support Audience: Democrats in uncontested rural and nonurban races Coverage: National Primarily local races, with some state legislative recruitment; not a federal program. Learn more: https://www.contesteveryrace.com/
Cornell Worker Institute — Labor Leadership Initiative Union leadership and strategic organizational development Audience: Labor and worker-organization leaders Coverage: National Includes Union Leadership Institute, National Labor Leadership Initiative and global programming; grouped to avoid duplicate provider counting. Learn more: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/worker-institute/labor-leadership
Democracy Summer Political education / campaign organizing / youth leadership Audience: High school and college students Coverage: National Originated in Maryland; national program. Source is 2026 virtual Scholars application; does not establish a current open window. Learn more: https://democracy-summer.breezy.hr/p/85649a86149d-2026-general-scholars-application-virtual-only
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Party infrastructure / training Audience: Democratic candidates and campaign talent Coverage: National Official party organization; NDTC is separate. State party links in their own tab. Learn more: https://democrats.org/next-wave/
Eleanor’s Legacy Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Pro-choice Democratic women in state and local races Coverage: New York Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.eleanorslegacy.com/
Recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, with state affiliates across the country. Programs and resources Emerge Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: National Regional model states all 50 states and U.S. territories; listed state routes are in a separate tab. Learn more: https://emergeamerica.org/about/about-emerge/ Emerge — Alabama Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Alabama Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://al.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Arizona Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Arizona Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://az.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Arkansas Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Arkansas Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ar.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — California Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: California Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ca.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Colorado Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Colorado Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://co.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Connecticut Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Connecticut Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ct.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Georgia Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Georgia Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ga.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Iowa Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Iowa Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ia.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Kentucky Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Kentucky Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ky.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Louisiana Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Louisiana Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://la.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Maine Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Maine Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://me.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Maryland Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Maryland Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://md.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Massachusetts Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Massachusetts Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ma.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Michigan Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Michigan Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://mi.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Nevada Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Nevada Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://nv.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — New Jersey Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: New Jersey Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://nj.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — New Mexico Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: New Mexico Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://nm.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — New York Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: New York Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://ny.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Oregon Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Oregon Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://or.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Pennsylvania Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Pennsylvania Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://pa.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — South Carolina Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: South Carolina Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://sc.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Tennessee Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Tennessee Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://tn.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Texas Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Texas Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://tx.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Vermont Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Vermont Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://vt.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Virginia Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Virginia Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://www.emergeva.org/ Emerge — Washington Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Washington Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://wa.emergeamerica.org/ Emerge — Wisconsin Recruitment / training Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Wisconsin Listed state contact route, not a verified active local cohort or separately counted independent organization. Emerge describes nationwide regional coverage. Learn more: https://wi.emergeamerica.org/
EMILYs List Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Democratic pro-choice women Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://emilyslist.org/
Empower Project Relational-organizing training and partner support for outreach through trusted personal networks. Audience: Progressive organizations, campaigns, labor and community organizers Coverage: Nationwide (United States) Partner training documented; contact for access and terms. Learn more: https://empowerproject.us/
Essential Partners — dialogue workshops Workshops on designing and facilitating structured dialogue across differences and constructive communication. Audience: Civic leaders, facilitators, educators and community organizations Coverage: Nationwide (United States) Online workshops listed for October 2026 and 2027; check registration and fees. Learn more: https://whatisessential.org/workshops
Florida Pipeline Project Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Diverse progressive candidates Coverage: Florida State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.floridapipelineproject.org/
Georgia WIN List Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Democratic pro-choice women Coverage: Georgia Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://gawinlist.com/about/our-mission/
Great Lakes Political Academy — LEAD Training Audience: Candidates, school board and judicial races; campaign staff Coverage: Michigan State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.glpa-lead.com/candidate-trainings
Highlander Research and Education Center Popular education, cultural organizing, youth leadership and economics/governance education Audience: Organizers and communities, especially the South and Appalachia Coverage: U.S. South and Appalachia; broader participation Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://highlandercenter.org/
Hoosier Women Forward Leadership pipeline Audience: Democratic women Coverage: Indiana Nine-month civic and political leadership program; broader than candidate training. Learn more: https://hoosierwomenforward.org/
Horizons Project Democracy movement learning; nonviolent action; cross-sector coordination; training materials and videos Audience: Democracy advocates, organizers and civil society leaders Coverage: National Training resource collection includes The Big-Tent, Broad-Front Democracy Movement video. BOLD curriculum and Nonviolent Action initiatives are also listed on the site. Collection URL supplied by user; direct collection access failed, but indexed official pages corroborate training materials. Specific live training availability not confirmed. Learn more: https://horizonsproject.us/
iCivics — educator professional learning Teaching civics, inquiry and media literacy Audience: K–12 educators and instructional leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://vision.icivics.org/professional-learning-for-educators/
IGNITE Political leadership / civic engagement Audience: Young women Coverage: National Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://ignitenational.org/
Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association Training / party infrastructure Audience: Democratic candidates, staff and local leaders Coverage: Illinois 2026 candidate boot camp with NDTC documented. Learn more: https://idcca.org/idcca-kicks-off-2026-blue-wave-with-announcement-of-10th-annual-candidate-training-boot-camp/
INCLUSV Talent-of-color database, opportunity listings and free virtual training on resumes and moving from campaigns into government. Audience: People of color working in campaigns, nonprofits, government and advocacy Coverage: Nationwide (United States) Training and talent database documented; check upcoming dates. Learn more: https://inclusv.com/
Instituto Leadership training / movement infrastructure Audience: Progressive community leaders Coverage: Arizona Broader movement leadership; specific candidate intake should be confirmed. Learn more: https://www.instituto.io/
Interaction Institute for Social Change Facilitative leadership, collaborative decision-making and racial-justice facilitation Audience: Social-change organizations, networks and public-sector leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://interactioninstitute.org/trainings/
IAP2 USA — public participation courses Designing, planning and facilitating public participation Audience: Public-engagement practitioners and government staff Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.iap2usa.org/courses
Jen Chau Fontán / JCF Coaching Executive leadership; management skills; somatic coaching Audience: Movement and social-impact professionals Coverage: National Listed by Movement Talent as a recommended coach. Direct website, rates, current availability and credentials not independently audited. Learn more: https://movementtalent.org/recommended-coaches/
JOIN for Justice — organizing education Faith-rooted organizing, leadership, action and anti-oppression learning Audience: Jewish organizers, community leaders and social-justice practitioners Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.joinforjustice.org/programs-projects/jewish-organizing-fellowship/curriculum/
Kansas Leadership Center Community leadership / mobilizing others / collective problem solving Audience: Community, public-service and organizational leaders Coverage: Kansas; broader participation Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/the-klc-path/
Media and training project for the labor movement — 'putting the movement back in the labor movement' since 1979. Programs and resources Labor Notes — workshops and Troublemakers Schools Rank-and-file organizing, steward development, bargaining and union leadership Audience: Union members, stewards and worker organizers Coverage: National Mailing address documented; program-specific eligibility varies. Learn more: https://www.labornotes.org/events
Latino Victory Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Latino candidates and leaders Coverage: National Organization family including Fund and Project; arms and programs grouped to avoid duplication. Learn more: https://latinovictory.org/
Lead Locally Training / electoral support Audience: Climate-focused local and state candidates Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://leadlocally.org/
LEAD NC Recruitment / training Audience: Progressive candidates Coverage: North Carolina State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.leadnc.org/
Lead New Jersey Public policy education / cross-sector civic leadership Audience: Emerging and established leaders across sectors Coverage: New Jersey Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://www.leadnj.org/
LEAD Ohio Recruitment / training / governing support Audience: Progressive candidates, including judicial races Coverage: Ohio State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.leadohio.org/
LEAD PA Recruitment / training Audience: Local, state and judicial candidates Coverage: Pennsylvania Application window shown on source is closed; check next cohort. Learn more: https://www.leadpa.org/taking-the-lead
LeadMO Action Recruitment / training / campaign support Audience: Progressive candidates Coverage: Missouri Candidate arm; related LeadMO staff-training work grouped here. Learn more: https://leadmoaction.org/campaign-trainings/
Trains LGBTQ+ leaders to run, win, and govern — candidate and campaign trainings plus a governing pipeline. Programs and resources LGBTQ+ Victory Institute Training / leadership pipeline Audience: LGBTQ candidates and public leaders Coverage: National Training and leadership nonprofit; distinct from Victory Fund. Learn more: https://victoryinstitute.org/
Lillian’s List Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive pro-choice women Coverage: North Carolina Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://lillianslist.org/
Maine People’s Alliance Training / electoral support Audience: Progressive municipal candidates Coverage: Maine 2025 municipal candidate training documented; next dates unconfirmed. Learn more: https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/movement-building-maine-candidate-training-3/
Mass Alliance Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive candidates and staff Coverage: Massachusetts Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.massalliance.org/
Melissa Johnson Hewitt Nonprofit leadership; capacity building; organizations serving communities of color Audience: Movement and social-impact professionals Coverage: National Listed by Movement Talent as a recommended coach. Direct website, rates, current availability and credentials not independently audited. Learn more: https://movementtalent.org/recommended-coaches/
The classic direct-action organizing training institute. Home of the Midwest Academy Strategy Chart and 'Organizing for Social Change.' Programs and resources Midwest Academy Organizing / campaign strategy / coalition building / supervising organizers Audience: Organizers and organizational leaders Coverage: National Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://midwestacademy.com/trainings/
Trains movement builders in hybrid mass-protest/structure organizing drawn from civil resistance research.
Free online and in-person training for Democratic candidates, staff, and local party leaders at every level of the ballot. Programs and resources National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) Training Audience: Democratic candidates, campaign staff and volunteers Coverage: National Free training; separate organization from the DNC. Learn more: https://traindems.org/
Neighbors for Public Education Training Audience: School board candidates Coverage: Pennsylvania Coalition program, including LEAD PA and Run for Something; 2025 training completed. Learn more: https://neighborsforpubliceducation.com/
New American Leaders Ready to Lead / Ready to Win / Rising to Run / elected and appointed leadership Audience: Leaders with immigrant experience; Ready to Lead Coverage: National Distinct from NAL Action Fund; program welcomes applicants beyond first/second-generation immigrants. Learn more: https://newamericanleaders.org/programs/ready-to-lead/
NH Women’s Foundation — Women Run! Training Audience: Women considering office Coverage: New Hampshire Program of NH Women’s Foundation, not a separate organization. Learn more: https://nhwomensfoundation.org/women-run/
New Jersey Center for Civic Education — professional development Civic literacy, constitutional learning and classroom public-policy projects Audience: New Jersey teachers Coverage: New Jersey Separate from Rutgers CAWP candidate-training programs. Learn more: https://civiced.sas.rutgers.edu/professional-development/upcoming-workshops
Fellowship and leadership institute developing the next generation of progressive leaders across sectors. Programs and resources New Leaders Council Leadership pipeline Audience: Community and civic leaders Coverage: National Broader leadership fellowship; not a direct candidate support program. Learn more: https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/
New Politics Academy Training / leadership pipeline Audience: Veterans and other service-minded leaders Coverage: National Training nonprofit distinct from New Politics. Learn more: https://www.newpoliticsacademy.org/
News Literacy Project — Checkology Evaluating information and distinguishing credible news Audience: Educators and students Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://newslit.org/checkology/
NTEN — professional learning Nonprofit technology and digital professional development Audience: Nonprofit technology staff and leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.nten.org/learn
Oregon Futures Lab Recruitment / training / governing support Audience: BIPOC leaders and candidates Coverage: Oregon Works with ColorPAC on electoral support. Learn more: https://www.oregonfutureslab.org/
Participatory Budgeting Project — PB Roadmap Designing and implementing participatory budgeting Audience: Community leaders and public-participation practitioners Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/technical-assistance/pb-roadmap/
Poynter — training catalog Journalism and newsroom professional development Audience: Journalists and news professionals Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.poynter.org/shop/page/2/
Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) Training / electoral support Audience: Progressive candidates at local, state and federal levels Coverage: National Training schedule spans several cycles; confirm next dates. Learn more: https://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/training-interest/
Progressive Pipeline Paid fellowships with training, mentorship, coaching and career support Audience: Underrepresented people entering progressive careers Coverage: National Distinct from Pipeline Fund. Website lists San Francisco mailing address; not proof of a physical office. Learn more: https://progressivepipeline.org/
Race Forward — Racial Equity Training Series Racial-equity learning and organizational practice Audience: Practitioners and organizations advancing racial equity Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.raceforward.org/training-and-events/racial-equity-training-series
Formerly Wellstone Action. Trains organizers, campaign staff, and candidates in progressive movement politics — a direct descendant of the training lineage Democracy University credits. Programs and resources Collaborative Governance Academy Collaborative governing / legislative and movement leadership Audience: Elected officials, government staff and movement leaders Coverage: National Formerly Progressive Governance Academy. Joint program; not a separate organization. Learn more: https://repower.org/classroom/cga/ re:power Grassroots organizing / electoral work / movement technology / leadership Audience: Organizers and movement leaders; racial justice focus Coverage: National Campaign and movement skills; not a general candidate PAC. Learn more: https://repower.org/
Represent Georgia (RepGA) Recruitment / training Audience: Progressive leaders, including Black women Coverage: Georgia State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.repga.org/
RoadMap Organizational capacity building and cohort support Audience: Social-justice organizations and alliances Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://roadmapconsulting.org/
Rockwood Leadership Institute — leadership training Leadership development and customized team training Audience: Social-change leaders and organizations Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://rockwoodleadership.org/customized-trainings/
Recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office. Programs and resources Run for Something Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive Millennials and Gen Z; first or second local run Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://runforsomething.net/run/
Running Start Leadership pipeline Audience: Young women exploring political leadership Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.runningstart.org/
Ruth’s List Florida Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Democratic pro-choice women in state and local races Coverage: Florida Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://ruthslistfl.org/
Sally’s List Recruitment / training Audience: Progressive women candidates Coverage: Oklahoma Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://sallyslist.org/
Early-pipeline nonpartisan community encouraging women to consider public office, with starter courses and community support. Programs and resources She Should Run Recruitment / exploration Audience: Women considering public office Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.sheshouldrun.org/
Snelling Center — Vermont Leadership Institute Public service / civic leadership / cross-sector collaboration Audience: Vermont professionals in public, private and nonprofit sectors Coverage: Vermont Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://snellingcenter.org/leadership/vermont-leadership-institute/
Social Movement Technologies Digital organizing, strategy and campaign tools Audience: Organizers, nonprofit staff and advocacy leaders Coverage: National / international Training offering documented; confirm dates and eligibility. Directory inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Learn more: https://socialmovementtechnologies.org/
Sorensen Institute — Political Leaders Program Civic leadership / public policy / ethics / cross-party collaboration Audience: Experienced professionals who live or work in Virginia Coverage: Virginia Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://www.coopercenter.org/sorensen/plp
The Campaign Workshop — campaign and advocacy training Custom campaign and advocacy training; curriculum development and train-the-trainer support Audience: Candidates, campaign staff, advocates and organizations Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.thecampaignworkshop.com/what-we-do/advocacy-trainings
The Collective PAC Electoral support / leadership pipeline Audience: Black candidates Coverage: National Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://collectivepac.org/
Management training and tools built for social justice and education-equity leaders — the standard for progressive org management. Programs and resources The Management Center People management, equitable leadership, coaching and organizational effectiveness Audience: Social-change, nonprofit, public-service and education leaders Coverage: National Offering documented; inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Confirm dates, eligibility and access. Learn more: https://www.managementcenter.org/
Trains trainers and facilitators for social movements — direct education methodology, facilitation skills, and free downloadable tools. Programs and resources Training for Change — Organizing Skills Institute Campaign strategy, base-building and organizing conversations Audience: Organizers, nonprofit staff and advocacy leaders Coverage: National / international Training offering documented; confirm dates and eligibility. Directory inclusion is proposed, not publication approval. Learn more: https://www.trainingforchange.org/programs/osi/
Trains women to run for office and win — including the Run/51 push for gender-balanced state legislatures.
Washington State Institute for a Democratic Future Public policy / legislative process / campaign planning and management Audience: Aspiring progressive leaders Coverage: Washington Program documented; check current dates, eligibility and application availability. Learn more: https://www.democraticfuture.org/
Wisconsin Progress Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive local and state candidates Coverage: Wisconsin State hub listed on Pipeline map; check current intake. Learn more: https://www.wisconsinprogress.org/
Women Uprising Training Audience: Progressive candidates and staff Coverage: Colorado 2025 training with Colorado WFP documented; next cohort unconfirmed. Learn more: https://womenuprising.org/events/2025-spring-progressive-candidate-and-staff-training
Women Who Run Nebraska Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Progressive and forward-thinking women Coverage: Nebraska Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://www.womenwhorunne.org/about
Women Winning Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Pro-choice women Coverage: Minnesota Offering documented; check current intake and eligibility. Learn more: https://womenwinning.org/about/
Working Families Party Recruitment / training / electoral support Audience: Working-class progressive candidates Coverage: National National and state operations grouped; includes Southern Made recruitment initiative. Learn more: https://workingfamilies.org/candidates/
Blue Future Youth organizing, leadership development and coaching Audience: Youth organizers and youth-led groups Coverage: National Project of YPAC, which the website identifies as a federal hybrid PAC. Parent project overview; program records below are not separate organizations. Learn more: https://ourbluefuture.us/ Blue Future — Generation Run Candidate preparation, messaging, fundraising, public speaking, coalition building, data and voter mobilization Audience: Young people considering a future run for office Coverage: National Historical offering: page references 2022 and an August 2024 cohort; current availability unverified. Learn more: https://ourbluefuture.us/get-involved/generation-run/ Blue Future — Organize for Democracy Field organizing, applied campaign learning, coaching and professional development Audience: Young people with progressive values Coverage: National Nine-week program. Site lists Fall 2026, early September through election week, and says applications open; confirm late-entry availability. Learn more: https://ourbluefuture.us/get-involved/organize-for-democracy/ Blue Future — Youth Power Fund Youth organizing grants with community-organizing training and leadership coaching Audience: Progressive student organizers and youth-led organizations Coverage: National 2026 program; listed July 31 application deadline has passed. Support described through the election; confirm future rounds. Learn more: https://ourbluefuture.us/youth-power-fund/
Zo Tobi Leadership; interpersonal skills; sustainable movement work Audience: Movement and social-impact professionals Coverage: National Listed by Movement Talent as a recommended coach. Direct website, rates, current availability and credentials not independently audited. Learn more: https://movementtalent.org/recommended-coaches/