Victory Congressional Internship
We bring outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C. year-round (Spring, Summer, Fall) for an intensive leadership program that includes an internship with an LGBTQ-friendly member of Congress.
Programs
Through our internships and fellowships, you can work in the U.S. Capitol, attend our four-day Candidate & Campaign Training, or take advanced leadership training sessions at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Our Political Appointments Project aims to secure appointments in pro-equality presidential administrations.
Victory Congressional Internship
We bring outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C. year-round (Spring, Summer, Fall) for an intensive leadership program that includes an internship with an LGBTQ-friendly member of Congress.
“Victory Institute provided the advice and resources necessary to make the internship successful. I definitely think it is best to work on the Hill through an organization like Victory Institute because there is much more support.”
Victory Empowerment Fellowship
This fellowship is for emerging LGBTQ+ leaders of color and/or transgender leaders who seek to expand their campaign skills and policy-making power and be part of a strong cohort of movement leaders from across the country.
“Through the Victory Empowerment Fellowship, I gained the experience and knowledge that is needed to ensure my campaign is strong and successful. The Victory staff, as well as the alumni, are now like family.”
Victory Congressional Fellowship
We bring an emerging LGBTQ+ leader to Washington, DC, for a year-long intensive fellowship that supports the work of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus.
“The Congressional Fellowship has been invaluable to me. Through the fellowship, I am able to engage in substantive, meaningful work and get an understanding of how Capitol Hill works in ways I would never have otherwise.”
Bohnett Leaders Fellowship
Designed for senior-level executives working with state and local governments — including government officials and elected officeholders — this intensive, three-week Executive Education program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, Massachusetts hones skills and furthers the leadership potential of accomplished individuals from across the United States.
Political Appointments Program
The Presidential Appointments Initiative works with LGBTQ leaders and pro-equality presidential administrations to ensure LGBTQ people are included in government.
“I am a product of the Political Appointments Program. Putting me on the list brought my name to the attention of people who didn’t know I was gay, but knew me in different capacities.”
Women Out to Win Fellowship
The Women Out to Win Fellowship is an advanced six-month campaign training program for LGBTQ+ women that includes personalized coaching through mentorship, resources, and convenings to address challenges specific to women candidates, such as imposter syndrome, safety concerns, and fundraising.