Being the Change in Action:Texas Democratic Women

2010 State Convention

Tanya TarrTexas AFT

Facts about us – ◦ As Elected Officials◦ As Voters

Organizations and Campaigns run on:◦ People◦ Time◦ Money

Workshop it! Questions

Being the Change

Women as Elected Officialsand Voters

Women in Congress

Women in State Legislatures

Women as Governors

Women are increasingly represented

And more have Ds than Rs

Gender Democrat Independents RepublicansWomen 38% 45% 16%Men 34% 48% 17%

The Texas Voter

All Registered Voters in Texas

• There are more registered women than men in Texas. (54% women to 46% men)

• Women participate in higher number AND proportion than men in primary AND general elections.

Campaigns and Organizations run on:

• PEOPLE• TIME• MONEY

It’s all about retail politics!◦ Thank you’s, follow ups and celebrations!

◦ Give people a chance to grow

LIST MAINTENANCE◦ Your list is your source of power!

Social Events outside of just electoral work◦ People come for the cause and stay for coffee

Social Networks are key◦ They save money and time

◦ Positive use of social pressure – the bandwagon effect.

Running on PEOPLE

Campaigns are a race against the clock. It’s all about counting:

◦ Who’s for you

◦ Who’s against you

◦ Who’s still making up their mind. Help turn strong supporters into Volunteers

◦ And sign them up as your new members! Why women are trusted messengers

◦ Adopt a Conservative Dad/Husband Program

Running on TIME

The Circle of Influence

Running on MONEY

Candidate or

Officer

Personal

Ideological

Ax-to-Grind

Power

Make the case by showing what donations buy◦ Fundraising is an opportunity to own

success!

◦ Helps make the pitch

◦ Makes the donation tangible Donors make the best super volunteers and

officers Always follow up with thanks and

recognition◦ It paves the way for your next “ask”

Running on MONEY, con’t

Workshop it!◦ PEOPLE:

Brainstorm a good opportunity to celebrate with a fellow chapter member?

◦ TIME: What would be a good first volunteer appreciate

night theme?◦ MONEY:

Ask your neighbor to write a check for $100. Right now.

Put this Change into ACTION!

Reporting back from the workshop. Questions?

Don’t forget –

WE have the POWER!

How did we do?