Building Power Through Partnerships
November
- Build Trust — With your League members, brainstorm what being a “reliable partner” looks like. Create a short checklist (e.g., always follow through on commitments, communicate clearly, show up when invited) to guide future collaborations.
- Start a Conversation — Introduce yourself to at least one organization this month and suggest a short meeting to learn about each other’s work.
- Attend or Join a Partner Event — Participate in one partner’s public event as a League representative. Wear your pin, introduce yourself, and follow up with a note of gratitude afterward.
December
- Reach Out to a Local Partner Chapter — Connect with your local NCJW section, AAUW branch, or YWCA. Introduce your League, mention the national partnership, and explore a small joint activity that builds shared visibility.
- Share the Spotlight — Use your League’s newsletter or social media to feature a partner organization’s work. Highlight their efforts and tag them to show public support.
- Co-Host a Grassroots Pop-Up — Co-host a table or pop-up at a school, library, or holiday market. Share materials from both groups and highlight how women-led organizations are working together for change.
January
- Campus Kickoff — Reach out to nearby college, university, or high school student government organizations or affinity groups to plan a spring voter registration or education event.
- Celebrate New Citizens — Partner with an immigrant-serving group or naturalization ceremony host site to welcome and register new citizens. Share voter registration information and League resources and encourage new citizens to bring family members.
- Host a Guardian Event — Join a labor group, disability advocates group, or faith-based coalition to host a community forum about voting access. Address barriers facing citizens in the state (e.g., new voting law or redistricting maps that might impact voting power).