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.

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.