2019 Progress Report Letter from the Board Chair

You may have noticed that VaNews looks a little different, and hopefully is easier to read. The clips now begin with the seven most important and interesting headlines. If you just need the basics, you can stop there. If you would like more coverage, you can keep scrolling. STAFF The improvements to VaNews are the first result of a new Strategic Plan that the VPAP Board of Directors approved in December. David M. Poole Executive Director One focus will be improving the user experience. We’re mindful that people are increasingly time challenged. And we want to make sure that our unique Ric Arenstein data is relevant and understandable to a broad audience – from those who Major Gifts Officer do politics for a living to those who are just now tuning in. Jason Kostyk The VPAP team is excited to begin implementing our new strategic Data Developer vision. I encourage you to read the plan for yourself and let us know Ali Mislowsky what you think. VaNews Coordinator On behalf of the VPAP Board, I would like to thank the more than Michael Stanley 1,300 companies, groups and individuals who invest in our nonpartisan Data Analyst mission. Your generous support helps elevate public understanding of government and politics. Sarah Stack Office Manager Sincerely, Rachel Dominy Graphic Design and Communications Manager Jeffrey M. Britt CONTACT VPAP Board Chair Phone: (804) 353-4300 Headquarters Board of Directors 1209 E. Cary Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23219 Mailing Address P.O. Box 1472 Richmond, VA 23218 Jeffrey M. Britt Nneka Chiazor Ross Grogg The Virginia Public Access Project is a Chair Vice Chair & Secretary Treasurer 503(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. All McGuireWoods Consulting Cox Communications Kemper Consulting donations to VPAP are deductible on federal taxes to the full extent of the law. Federal Tax ID 54-1825691.

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The Virginia Public Access Project OUR MISSION was founded in 1997 to ensure that Elevate public understanding of Virginia politics and Virginians could follow the money in government by organizing and presenting public information in politics. Since then, VPAP has developed ways that are easily accessible to all and free of partisan bias. a unique, nonpartisan approach that elevates public understanding of complex VISION data related to Virginia’s elections, An enlightened and inclusive democracy powered by demographics and legislative process. an informed electorate.

Areas Of Strategic Focus

GOAL 1: Create resources that inform GOAL 2: voters. Invest in our mission through innovation and efficiency.

User Experience: Improve design Marketing and Growth: Diversify and of the website, data visualizations grow VPAP’s statewide audience and other products to make them understandable to a wider audience Innovation: Continue to modernize and enhance our technology VaNews: Create a more efficient, accessible gateway for informed voters Independence: Engage donors and create new opportunities for civic- Civic Education: Provide tools for those minded philanthropists to support VPAP teaching the next generation of voters Continuity: Engage in succession New Opportunities: Explore planning for board and staff to ensure expanding content that fosters long-term strength and sustainability of civic discourse in Virginia the organization Measures of Success

+21% Donors Follower Growth 14,725 43 VaNews Readers $5,000 or more

Election Day Traffic 9,707 articles aggregated 1,412,947 clicks on articles 152 1.2 Million $1,000 - $4,999 5 Pageviews 146 256 $250 -$ 999 Data Visuals Produced 2019 312 500 $100 - $249

2017 200+ Teachers Attended 563 Election Day Seminars <$100

2019 Financial Results

Revenue Annual Fund $532,149 $912,584 Lighten Up! Luncheon $213,104 VaNews $95,851 Media $32,074

Investment Income $22,761 Candidates $14,145

Other $2,500

Expenses Personnel $631,945 $903,165 Technology $93,828 Professional Services $63,007

Marketing, Events $61,461

Rent, Office $41,325

Staff Development $11,599 Thank You to Our 2019 Supporters

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