Advocacy

Women hold just 23 percent of the appointed positions on Omaha-area boards and commissions and 27 percent of the elected offices in Douglas County, according to the latest Women’s Fund research.  A new Women's Fund initiative provides information on upcoming opportunities to serve in an effort to help increase this percentage.

View a list of openings for 2012 on city boards and commissions. The chart shows gender of the current office holder, along with their initial appointment date and the date their term expires. For details on qualifications and how to apply for these volunteer positions, visit the City of Omaha website.

Find out what elected positions are on the ballot for 2012. Information on Douglas County and Sarpy County elections is available on the county websites.

The Women's Fund is committed to advancing women's leadership in our community. Each year, the organization holds a Ready to Run workshop for women interested in political offices and those who want to support female candidates. A Ready To Serve workshop provides training for women interested in board positions.

The Women's Fund also partners with the Chamber Young Professionals Council on the Ready2ServeOmaha.org website. Individuals register and fill out a volunteer profile, and nonprofit organizations post openings for leadership positions. Once registered, agencies can search for potential candidates for openings, and individuals can browse through volunteer opportunities.
 
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