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2007 PLAN participants take part in a session at the Fall Institute |
The NWLC Progressive Leadership and Advocacy Network (PLAN) program supports a diverse group of emerging advocacy leaders working to effect positive change for low-income women and their families.
Each year, 20 emerging policy and advocacy leaders who have demonstrated a professional commitment to improving the lives of low-income women are selected, on a competitive basis, to become PLAN participants. The PLAN program helps participants become more effective advocates by strengthening their leadership and advocacy skills, in-depth policy knowledge, and networks of connection in the field.
NWLC is now accepting applications for the 2009 PLAN class. NWLC has a particular interest in applicants working on a women’s access to comprehensive, affordable, high-quality health care; reproductive rights; child care and early education; gender equity in education, dropout prevention, and career and technical education; as well as economic issues affecting women and their families. If you have any questions please contact progressiveleaders@nwlc.org.
Applications are due by June 30, 2009.
Intensive Leadership and Policy Development
At the heart of the PLAN program is the Fall Institute, an intensive three-day leadership and policy institute for new participants. The Fall Institute features creative leadership, policy, and advocacy training facilitated by successful leaders and skilled trainers. The 2009 Fall Institute will be held October 21-23, in Baltimore, MD. (Attendance for the full duration of the conference is mandatory for all PLAN participants, and the Fall Institute is offered free of charge. Full and partial scholarships to cover travel expenses are available.)
How to Apply for PLAN
Please download and complete the application. All application components must be scanned, PDF’d, and sent in one electronic package. Packages missing any required application materials will be automatically disqualified and asked to resubmit materials. Completed applications must be submitted electronically:progressiveleaders@nwlc.org
Applications are due by June 30, 2009. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the first week of August.
Scholarship Opportunities
All components of the PLAN program (Fall Institute, ongoing webinars & conference calls, and related technical assistance) are available by invitation-only to PLAN members and are offered free of charge. In addition, full and partial scholarships are available to assist PLAN participants with the costs of travel and lodging associated with attending the Fall. Scholarship requests must be submitted with your complete PLAN application. Download your scholarship application.
The PLAN Experience
“The Fall Institute was excellent. Every aspect was fantastic. Great topics, great staff, rigorous schedule …and the building of camaraderie was amazing!”
“This experience … gave me a deeper understanding of the issues I am working on, as well as the tools to help me do my job better.”
