Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts
Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact
2013-2014 Application
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts invites you to apply to participate in the 2013-2014
Leadership Institute for Political Impact (LIPPI).
About LIPPI
LIPPI’s mission is to provide the women of Western Massachusetts with the training and support they
need to become powerful and effective civic leaders. Now its fourth year, LIPPI focuses on areas such
as public speaking, community organizing, the legislative process and policy-making, fundraising and
campaigning, municipal and nonprofit budgets, board participation, and running for office. LIPPI
provides women the tools and confidence they need to become our region’s community leaders and
elected officials.
Program Structure
LIPPI participants meet once a month on a Saturday from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM at Holyoke Community
College. Each session includes a guest speaker and an intensive training on a particular topic essential
to leadership development and running for political office.
2013-2014 Proposed Schedule
Sept. 21  Oct. 19  Nov. 23  Jan. 11  Feb. 8  March 8  March 29 (snow date) 
April 12  May 10  May 29
Eligibility
LIPPI welcomes all women living in the four counties of Western Massachusetts who are committed
to advancing their personal and professional leadership skills or running for political office to apply.
LIPPI is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of women with varying professional and political
goals and experience. The Institute provides outstanding leadership training for women who aspire to
run for office, women who currently hold political office, as well as women seeking to develop their
leadership skills, serve on boards, and influence outside the realm of political office.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
 Reside in one of the four counties of Western Massachusetts
 Be committed to attend and participate fully in the Institute, including all Saturday sessions
from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM and completing all evaluation components of the program.
 Have regular internet access and email.
Applications
To apply, please email your application materials to Julie Kumble, Director of Grants and Programs,
juliek@womensfund.net by Friday, June 28, 2013 by 5:00 PM.
Application checklist:
 Completed application
 Resume
Applicants will receive notification by Monday, July 22.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition: $275 to be paid in full at the time of the first Institute session on Sept. 21, 2013. Tuition
includes: training materials and instruction, meals, and a May 29, 2014 graduation reception (location
TBA)
Financial Aid: The Women’s Fund is committed to assisting applicants who would be unable to
participate without financial assistance. Financial burden should not be a barrier to participation. To
apply for financial aid, please send a letter with your completed application explaining your need for
financial assistance and the amount of tuition assistance you are requesting.
Continue to following page for the application.
Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts
Leadership Institute for Political Impact
2013-2014 Application
Name:______________________________________________________________
Primary phone:____________________ Email:________________________
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Street Address:___________________________________________
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City:_________________________________ State:___________ Zip:____
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Occupation/College Major/Course of Study:______________________________
Business/Organization/School:________________________________________
Please use additional pages as needed.
What are your professional and personal goals for participating in the Institute? (300 words or less)
What skills and attributes do you think you have as a civic leader? (300 words or less)
What skills would you like to develop that will enhance your civic leadership? (300 words or less)
Have you ever worked on a political issue and/or political campaign either personally or
professionally? If yes, what was that experience like? (300 words or less)
Have you ever run for office in the past? If yes, for which office; what was that experience like? (300
words or less)
Have you served on a board before? If yes, which board(s)? Did you hold an office, eg, treasurer,
president?
Please email your application materials to Julie Kumble, Director of Grants and Strategic Initiatives,
juliek@womensfund.net by Friday, June 28, 2013 by 5pm.
Application checklist:
 Completed application
 Resume
 Request for financial aid, if applicable.
Applicants will receive notification by Monday, July 22, 2013.