Applications open now
Learn to lead with modern tools and real community insight.
Technology, training, and a network of women leaders. Understand your community deeply and lead with confidence. Data plus training equals action.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm PT on November 16th, 2026
Women ready to lead, closer to the ground.
For governing-minded, pragmatic women interested in running in state or local races or pursuing an issue advocacy campaign. Enter with a real goal; leave with the tools, skills, and network to achieve it.
Now’s the time to put your ambition in motion!
Getting a campaign up and running can be tough, especially with limited funds. The new fellowship aims to help those interested in public leadership launch their campaign operation with confidence. The program includes six expert-led trainings on the basic campaign components, such as fundraising, communications, and grassroots engagement, and how best to utilize the Proximity platform to reach your goals. Money and time are two of the main barriers to jumping in – using AI tools alleviates the burden of financing a full campaign team and it allows for more efficient use of time. So no excuses. Now’s the time to put your ambition in motion!
This comprehensive 6-month training consists of five virtual expert-led sessions each covering a different campaign component, and ending with an in-person gathering in Washington, DC.
- Session 1JAN29
- Session 2FEB26
- Session 3MAR19
- Session 4APR23
- Session 5MAY14
Five Virtual Sessions · 11 AM–1 PM ET · 2027
Data plus training equals action.
A complete leadership toolkit.
One workspace for contacts, outreach, events, fundraising, and follow-up.
Civic AI to surface what your community cares about & when sentiment moves.
Monthly sessions and guest strategists on pragmatic, modern leadership.
A dedicated contact and a peer network of women leaders nationwide.
A $11,600 program value for a $600 program cost.
A $11.6k value, ~95% covered by WPLN Action & Proximity.
- Full platform & Smart Messaging Engine access
- All live training sessions & Master Classes
- Onboarding, dedicated support, and a peer network
- Conference registration & hotel cost covered
Learn more about the Civic Intelligence Lab fellowship opportunity
Join a live info session with WPLN Action and Proximity to learn about the fellowship and ask your questions.
Seats are limited—apply now to join the founding cohort.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm PT on November 16th, 2026
A project of WPLN Action and Proximity.
WPLN Action
WPLN Action is a 501c4 nonprofit organization equipping center-right women leaders with the knowledge and tools to excel in state public leadership positions.
For more information, contact us at hello@wplnaction.org.
Proximity
Proximity is software powering democracy, helping public leaders get closer to the people they serve. Combining purpose-built AI and community intelligence with tools for communication, outreach, and organizing, Proximity’s integrated platform helps leaders turn understanding into action. Your next chapter in public leadership deserves good company. Connect with Proximity at hello@proximityimpact.com.