50 by 2050 April Events ⋆ College Magazine

Snow melts. Flowers bloom. And election season is finally upon us. Your elected leaders and upcoming candidates need to know what you care about now more than ever. Our 50 by 2050 partners want to amplify your voice and help you make a difference. Check out how to get involved this April.

50 by 2050 APRIL CALENDAR

APRIL 3: Higher Heights: Navigating PACs and Endorsements Webinar

Virtual
Starts at 7 p.m. ET
Get insight from trainer Wendi Wallace on how to get endorsements and work with Political Action Committees.

APRIL 5: IGNITE: IGNITE Fellowship Program 411

Virtual
Starts at 7 p.m. CT
IGNITE fellows are changing the face of leadership in their communities. Join Sara Guillermo to find out what it takes to be an IGNITE fellow.

APRIL 7: HRC: Houston 21st Annual Gala

Marriott Marquis Houston
Begins at 5:40 p.m.
Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full gender and sexuality equality.

APRIL 8: Victory Fund: 2018 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Omni Shoreham Hotel
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Join Victory Fund for brunch and bottomless champagne as you hear from some of the most important LGBTQ elected officials in the region, including Danica Roem.

APRIL 14: EMERGE America: Emerge Rhode Island Dare to Compete Training

United Way of Rhode Island
9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join EMERGE for a mini boot camp to learn how to run for office. In this jam-packed day event you’ll tackle topics like Sharing Your Story, Building a Campaign Plan, Field Program, Effective Fundraising and Public Speaking.

APRIL 14: IGNITE: Houston Young Women’s Political Leadership Summit

Rice University
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Join IGNITE for an action-oriented conference focused on strategies for stepping up and owning your political power.

APRIL 16: IGNITE: IGNITE Fellowship Program 411

Virtual
Starts at 5 p.m. PT
IGNITE fellows are changing the face of leadership in their communities. Join Sara Guillermo to find out what it takes to be an IGNITE fellow.

APRIL 18: EMILY’S List: 2018 We Are EMILY National Conference & Gala

Marriott Marquis
8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join EMILY’S List as they honor extraordinary woman serving in state or local office, including Kimberly M. Foxx, the first African American woman to lead the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

APRIL 27-29: EMERGE America: Michigan 2018 Candidate Boot Camp

Lansing, Michigan
April 27 at 4 p.m.–April 29 at 7 p.m.
Join EMERGE for an intensive three-day program to give women the training they need to run and win campaigns up and down the ballot. Once you finish the bootcamp, you’re considered a Boot Camp alumna and can access EMERGE alumnae resources.

APRIL 28: HRC: March with HRC @ADL’s Walk Against Hate