Win/Win Network Mission Statement WIN/WIN NETWORK THE Introduction The Win/Win Network is a forward- thinking collaboration of nonprofit constituent-based organizations in Washington State. Our mission is to achieve socially responsible policies by: increasing civic participation in underrepresented communities enhancing capacity of partner organizations improving communication and collaboration

Who we are and what we do Engage Convene the table 2.Build capacity 3.Fill in the gaps 4.Create and issue environment WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Why protecting the vote is so important. Protect the vote WIN/WIN NETWORK THE In 2011, a troubling trend took hold around the country as more than 40 conservative state legislatures suddenly began introducing changes to their voting procedures. While these new laws vary from state to state, they all have the effect of making it harder to vote, especially for African Americans, Latinos and low-income citizens.

Tools and Resources Protect the vote WIN/WIN NETWORK THE Advancement Project Toolkit: m6bkqet.pdf m6bkqet.pdf Information on voting rights: Rock the Vote Customized Voter Registration Links: Washington Secretary of State Unique Online Voter Registration Links Video Vote:

Engage2020 Framework Engage2020 Four elements of framework: 1.10-year time horizon 2.Integrated voter engagement 3.Focus on systems change 4.Shaping issue environment WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Integrated Voter Engagement Engage2020 WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Top 10 Demographic Statistics WIN/WIN NETWORK THE Redistricting 1.Total population = 6,724,540 2.Increase since Census 2000= 830,419 3.Target pop for Cong District = 672,454 4.Target pop for State Leg District = 137,236 5.People of color (statewide)= 27% 6.Latino (statewide)= 11% 7.Asian Am/Pac. Isl. (statewide)= 8% 8.African American (statewide)= 3% 9.People of color (King)= 35% 10.People of color (Yakima)= 52%

Integrated Voter Engagement Engage2020 Washington State’s demographics have shifted significantly over the past decade creating unique windows of opportunity Voter engagement and increased participation can result in increased representation, leading to better policy outcomes, particularly for communities of color and underrepresented communities, many of whom are served by nonprofits. WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Integrated Voter Engagement Engage2020 Voter Registration One quarter of the state are now people of color, with King County having most people of color of any region, home to one third of the state’s 1.6M non-whites. The largest ethnic population is Asian Pacific Islander (over 250,000). Voter registration rates have remained constant over time and are generally high (80% statewide), but uneven between regions. WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Integrated Voter Engagement Engage2020 WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Integrated Voter Engagement Engage2020 Convened Student/Youth Vote Coalition with lead campus coordinators Convened People of Color Vote Coalition Established new partnerships with human service providers in SPaCE project Continue to support partner organization voter registration drive & voter education for partners WIN/WIN NETWORK THE

Voter Registration

Voter Education & Mobilization Priorities Utilizing current voter registration program for COC and Youth as C3 GOTV program (see slide detail) Ballot drop off: POC, Youth and Single Women (C3 GOTV) Voter contact of inactive voters (C3 Voter Education) Filling in the gaps (with C3 allowable voter education, voter protection and mobilization) Coordinated ballot work

Voter Education and Mobilization Educate & mobilize

Voter Education and Mobilization Educate & mobilize SPAN – 15,000 voters, phone canvass and voter guide. WA Bus – 40,000 GOTV calls, 5,000 doors Trick or Vote, 5,000 for marriage equality. WEC – 20,000 volunteer and paid phone calls

Voter Education and Mobilization Educate & mobilize API Voter Project + East African Vote Project = capacity building and membership development

Voter Education and Mobilization Educate & mobilize

Systems change The Washington Voting Rights Act: Round 2 A broader coalition unites: UFR Major political allies

Issue environment

Why does it all matter? Win/Win Network