John, ProgressNow Updated Numbers

From:michael@progressnowaction.org To: john.podesta@gmail.com Date: 2008-05-16 20:24 Subject: John, ProgressNow Updated Numbers

John, Good to see you at DA. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Below are the updated numbers for our ProgressNow National c3 and c4, as well numbers for our c3 and c4 for nine states: CA, CO, FL, MI, MN, NM, OH, WA & WI. It does not include the new states that are beginning operations now through our national which are AZ, MO, NH, NV and PA I think this could provide a huge opportunity to both hammer the earned media in key states this year and be a critical piece to build permanent progressive infrastructure. I also spoke with Susan McCue today how this could be critical part of the national nerve center for the long haul. Call or email me if you have any questions. Have a nice weekend. mike 303-931-4547 cell http://progressnowaction.org/sync/images/576.jpg Confidential May 15, 2008 ProgressNow is seeking $2.15 million as soon as possible to leverage $2.23 million of investments in nine states -- California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin - for the following: 24/7 Hard Hitting Press and New Media: When citizens take action, they make news. Working with our active network members and partner organizations, we take action to generate press on issues of importance at the state and local level. Combined with the creative use of new media and online video, including YouTube, we change the public dialogue, promote progressive ideas and counter right-wing misinformation. In 2008 we hit the ground running, branding targeted conservatives before they brand themselves and mislead voters. Voter Outreach and Electoral Impact: We activate our network members in cutting-edge voter-to-voter outreach, using the Internet to increase capacity for getting out the vote. And we share information we learn about voters through our online actions with our progressive partners to enhance the national voter file. In 2006, we were recognized by George Washington University's Institute for Politics and Democracy for the best online Get-Out-the-Vote campaign. In 2008 we have plans to assist all of the America Votes Partners and work with Catalist to launch an unprecedented targeted virtual canvas and online GOTV campaigns. State and Local Online Civic Action Network: Tip O'Neil said it best: "All politics is local." Nothing motivates citizens to action more than an issue with immediate local impact. By engaging people online around state and local issues year-round, ProgressNow is building a permanent power base of networked citizens who are making change happen. In 2008 we are focused on issues that cross party lines, we're reaching beyond "the choir" to engage new voters for progressive causes and candidates. Below is the current size of each state network, a breakout of our 2008 budget, the amount raised to date, and the amount needed for our national and each of our states. If there are additional states you wish to add such as Arizona, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon or Pennsylvania, let's discuss. I look forward to speaking with you. Sincerely, Michael Huttner Executive Director (303) 931-4547 cell _____ Total National and State Combined 2008 Budget: $4,764,000 Total National and State Combined 2008 Raised: $2,613,000 Total National and State Combined 2008 Need: $2,151,000 National (Provides all states technology platform, upgrades and support, voter file access, best practices, development support and training) Name: ProgressNow Action Center Executive Directors: Michael Huttner / Bobby Clark Current Total Network Size (unique individuals' email of all states combined): 844,000 people Donor/Advisor: Ted Trimpa 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 340K / 400K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 290K / 92K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 50K / 308K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 740K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 382K Total Combined 2008 Need: 358K States (Provides salary and overhead for staff including Executive Director, Webmaster, Online Coalition Director) http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/image002.gif Name: Courage Campaign Website: www.CourageCampaign.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 71,000 Executive Director: Rick Jacobs Donor/Advisor: Steve Phillips 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 75K / 450K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 0K / 150K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 75K / 300K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 525K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 150K Total Combined 2008 Need: 375K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/pn.gif Name: ProgressNowAction Website: www.ProgressNowAction.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 365,000 Executive Director: Michael Huttner Donor/Advisor: Ted Trimpa 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 400K / 200K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 216K / 137K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 184K / 63K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 600K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 353K Total Combined 2008 Need: 247K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/pfl.gif Name: ProgressFlorida Website: www.ProgressFlorida.com (Launching May 20) Executive Director: Mark Ferrulo Donor/Advisor: Doug Phelps / Alan Farago 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 150K / 150K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 100K / 150K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 50K / 0K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 300K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 250K Total Combined 2008 Need: 50K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/image006.gif Name: ProgressMichigan.org Website: www.ProgressMichigan.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 30,000 Executive Director: Dan Farough Donor/Advisor: Lisa Turner 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 300K / 125K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 277K / 74K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 21K / 53K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 425K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 351K Total Combined 2008 Need: 74K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/image001.gif Name: Alliance for a Better Minnesota Website: www.AllianceMinnesota.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 10,000 Executive Director: Denise Cardinal Donor/Advisor: Donald Ross 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 125K / 239K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 70K / 170K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 55K / 69K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 364K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 240K Total Combined 2008 Need: 124K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/cnm.gif Name: ClearlyNewMexico.org Website: www.ClearlyNewMexico.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 100,000 Executive Director: Eli Lee Donor/Advisor: Rob McKay 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 225K / 75K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 150K / 50K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 75K / 25K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 300K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 200K Total Combined 2008 Need: 100K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/image008.gif Name: ProgressOhio Website: www.ProgressOhio.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 208,000 Executive Director: Brian Rothenberg Donor/Advisor: Jeff Rusnak 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 350K / 120K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 177K / 100K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 173K / 20K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 470K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 277K Total Combined 2008 Need: 193K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/image004.gif Name: FuseWashington Website: www.FuseWashington.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 75,000 Executive Director: Aaron Ostrom Donor/Advisor: Martin Collier 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 375K / 125K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 60K / 60K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 315K / 65K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 500K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 120K Total Combined 2008 Need: 380K http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/own.gif Name: One Wisconsin Now Website: www.OneWisconsonNow.org Total Network Size (unique individuals' email): 14,000 Executive Director: Scot Ross Donor/Advisor: Anne Summers 2008 c3/c4 Budget: 350K / 190K Raised c3/c4 to Date: 225K / 65K Needed c3/c4 for 2008: 125K / 125K Total Combined 2008 Budget: 540K Total Combined 2008 Raised: 290K Total Combined 2008 Need: 250K _____ ProgressNow is proud to announce our National Board! Wes Boyd, Martin Collier, Rob McKay, Doug Phelps, Jared Polis, Deborah Rappaport, Bill Roberts, Jeff Rusnak, Anne Summers, Ted Trimpa (Chair) and Joe Zimlich Advisors Include: Alexandra Acker, Karen Ackerman, Jennifer Ancona, Adam Bink, Kafi Blumenfield, Bill Budinger, Marc Buell, Anne Bartley, Patricia Bauman, Jeff Blum, Heather Booth, Robert Borosage, David Brock, Anna Burger, Steve Cobble, Noey Congdon, David Donnelly, Cathy Duvall, Christian Ettinger, Patricia Evert, Kirstin Falk, Gloria Feldt, Ricki Feller, Josh Freed, David Friedman, Meg Gage, Beth Ganz, Chris Gates, James Golin, Ellen Golumbek, Ken Grossinger, Jill Hanauer, Honorable Gary Hart, Jerry Hauser, Bracken Hendricks, Norty Kalishman, Craig Kaplan, Paul Lhevine, Paul Loeb, Mark Lotwis, John Luongo, Mike Lux, Awilda Marquez, Matt MacWilliams, Tony Masarro, Peter Murray, Sandy Newman, Eli Pariser, Steve Phillips, Drummond Pike, John Podesta, Mike Podhorzer, Zach Pollet, Carl Pope, Rachel Pritzker, Andrew Rasiej, Cecile Richards, Will Robinson, Robin Rorapaugh, Donald Ross, Ron Rowell, Catalina Ruiz-Healy, Laura Quinn, Marsha Scott, Steve Silberstein, David Sirota, Frank Smith, Greg Speed, Rob Stein, John Stocks, Valerie Tarico, Betsy Taylor, Roy Temple, Gloria Totten, Lisa Turner, Michael Vachon, Phil Villers, Antha Williams, Al Yates, Jon Youngdahl, David Zwick. http://media.progressnowaction.org/report/allstates.gif <https://secure.progressnowaction.org/page/contribute/2> http://progressnowaction.org/sync/images/814.png C 2008 ProgressNowAction.org. 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