PREPARE HER
Women are underrepresented at all levels of government.
Democracy is strengthened when women and gender-diverse folks bring their experiences, perspectives, and voices to leadership. On average, women hold only 30% of elected positions in Canada, revealing a democratic deficit. We need better representation among elected roles, and we need to work together to prepare diverse candidates to run.
Parity by 2025
Ask Her has the ambitious goal of reaching gender parity on Calgary’s City Council and maintaining gender parity on Edmonton’s City Council in 2025. With the 2025 election rapidly approaching, it’s more important than ever that we are equipping women and gender-diverse candidates with the skills necessary to run and win.
Prepare Her Bootcamp
The 2025 municipal elections provide a unique opportunity to get involved in your community and help advance representation in elected office.
The Prepare Her Bootcamp is a four-part training series designed to equip participants with ‘need-to-know’ skills to support successful campaigns for women and gender-diverse candidates. Expert speakers will provide their insights on topics including building an effective campaign team, communications, fundraising, and get-out-the-vote.
Participants are welcome to attend one session, two sessions, three sessions, or all four!
Who Should Attend:
First-time candidates and campaign volunteers
Friends and family of municipal candidates looking to support campaigns
Experienced campaigners looking to refresh their skills
Prepare Her Alumni
Support Her: Best Practices On Building Effective Campaign Teams
May 7, 2025 @ 6:30PM MST
What makes a campaign team effective? This session will explore key considerations when building a campaign team: who and what roles are needed, how to recruit volunteers, and how to confidently lead a team.
Keynote Speaker: Sabrina Grover
Amplify Her: Tools and Tactics to Communicate Effectively
May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM MST
Every strong message deserves strong communication. This session will identify key strategies to craft your message, engage with potential voters, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Keynote Speaker: Jasmine Mian
Fund Her: Best Practices for Fundraising in a Municipal Election
May 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM MST
Fundraising and financing a campaign can seem intimidating, especially for first-time campaign teams. This session will explore how to execute an effective fundraising strategy, build a campaign budget, and how to request donations from supporters.
Keynote Speaker: TBA
Elect Her: Mastering Municipal Field and Get-Out-The-Vote
May 28, 2025 @ 6:30 PM MST
Bringing voters to the ballot box is ultimately what makes candidates win elections. This session will explore strategies for building voter support and mobilizing communities on election day.
Keynote Speaker: Harnoor Kochar