2017GROWTHCOMMUNITY&

IN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS, YOU TURNED

TO US TO BECOME BETTER INFORMED, TO

BUILD YOUR CIVIC NETWORK, AND TO FIND

MEANINGFUL WAYS TO GIVE BACK.”

— Diane Douglas

November 16, 2017: Seattle CityClub, United Way Emerging Leaders, UW Impact and Seattle Chamber staff welcome participants to Advocacy 101: An Intro for Change Makers.

FRONT COVER - August 25, 2017: Civic Boot Camp: Immigration participants listen to a presentation on immigration legal services.

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GROWTH AND COMMUNITY

At the end of 2016, we recognized an urgent and surging recommitment

to grassroots civic engagement—the desire to stay on top of current

issues, to understand opposing viewpoints, to have smart and respectful

civic dialogue, and—most of all—to find pathways for personal action. In

unprecedented numbers, you turned to us to become better informed,

to build your civic network, and to find meaningful ways to give back.

Seattle CityClub responded with new and expanded programs, partnerships

and online resources to provide residents the necessary information and

tools to make a positive impact in the community.

This annual report chronicles our program growth in 2017. Thank you to

all who made that possible: Seattle CityClub’s donors, sponsors, members,

partners, community leaders, trustees and staff. Our appreciation for

what happened in 2017 is mirrored by our excitement about amplifying

our service and responsiveness in 2018.

Best regards,

Diane Douglas, Executive Director

June 7, 2017: Diane Douglas introduces Chris Hansen and Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson at Civic Cocktail: Bringing an Arena to Seattle & Journalist Roundtable.

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EMPOWERINGVOTERS

July 17, 2017: Jenny Durkan meets constituents at our Seattle Primary Mayoral Debate at Impact Hub Seattle.

DURING THE ELECTION SEASON Seattle CityClub

hosted a series of debates in King County,

empowering voters in the community.

Through free, public debates televised and

livestreamed through partnerships with KING

5, KUOW, KIRO 7, and GeekWire, Seattle CityClub

reached over 250,000 people.

Also, in partnership with Seattle Foundation’s

Vibrant Democracy Initiative, we provided

underrepresented communities direct access

to the candidates seeking office during a pivotal

election in Seattle’s history.

EMPOWERINGVOTERS

We reserved seats and audience questions at our Seattle Mayoral Debates for grant recipients of Seattle Foundation’s Vibrant Democracy Initiative. The Initiative provides funding and support to organizations advancing collaborative, systemic change that increases civic participation and racial equity in the region.

“Seattle CityClub’s partnership in incorporating underrepresented communities and inviting them to speak directly to local candidates is exactly the kind of engagement that makes our region stronger.”

—Tony Mestres, President & CEO at Seattle Foundation

A LOOK FORWARD

WA STATE DEBATE COALITIONIn 2018, Seattle CityClub will continue

its commitment to leader access and

accountability by hosting statewide debates

through the Washington State Debate

Coalition, a Seattle CityClub program

composed of civic leaders, nonpartisan

organizations, colleges and universities,

and media partners committed to leading

the nation in setting a higher standard

for political debates. In its inaugural year

(2016), the Coalition’s debates informed

1,800 attendees and 1.1 million broadcast/

online viewers.

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July 17, 2017: A Seattle Foundation Vibrant Democracy Initiative recipient asks a question of the candidates at our Seattle Mayoral Primary Debate.

BUILDING LEADERS

March 17, 2017: James Perez discusses the Center for Wooden Boats’ volunteer opportunities at Civic Boot Camp: Livable Neighborhoods.

WITH SEATTLE’S DYNAMIC GROWTH and the

challenges that come along with it, Civic Boot Camp:

Livable Neighborhoods took on an essential role

in providing residents a deeper understanding

about the impact growth has on our community.

In 2017, Civic Boot Camp focused on building

leaders by providing over 300 participants

pathways to get involved and the tools to advocate

for the causes they care about, including volunteer

and philanthropic opportunities that extended

beyond the program.

After attending Civic Boot Camp: Livable Neighborhoods, participant Nadia Gandara was inspired to take advantage of volunteer opportunities she discovered on the walking tour.

“Attending Civic Boot Camp was a great opportunity for me to make connections in our community. By meeting staff from Immanuel Lutheran Church, I was later able to partner with them for a volunteer project related to their homeless program.”

—Nadia Gandara, Volunteer Initiatives Manager at United Way of King County

A LOOK FORWARD

CIVIC BOOT CAMPAs Seattle CityClub focuses on providing

residents more opportunities to take

action in the community, we will increase

the size of our Civic Boot Camp program to

accommodate 450 participants in 2018—

up 50% from 300 participants in 2017.

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August 11, 2017: Erin Lunde Keenan of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project discusses the challenges immigrants face throughout the U.S. citizenship process at Civic Boot Camp: Immigration.

ADVANCING DIALOGUE

May 3, 2017: Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski and Bill Bryant, 2016 Republican gubernatorial candidate, have a friendly conversation at Civic Cocktail: Social Justice & Effective Activism.

DURING A YEAR OF DRAMATIC SHIFTS in the

nation’s political landscape, Civic Cocktail became

a home for insightful conversations about the

important issues affecting the region.

In advancing dialogue and diverse voices, Civic

Cocktail connected 1,600 residents searching

for answers with leaders and experts leading

critical discussions.

Immigration activist Ray Corona shared his first-hand experience with the U.S. immigration system just weeks after DACA was repealed and provided residents valuable insights into what it means to be a United States immigrant.

“It is clear to me that immigration will forever be an issue in the U.S. and we have to address its impact in a meaningful way. Civic Cocktail provided me the chance to share with other residents why we need a permanent pathway to citizenship.”

—Ray Corona, Immigration Activist

A LOOK FORWARD

CIVIC COCKTAILBuilding on the 2017 introduction of

livestreaming Civic Cocktail in partnership

with Seattle Channel, Seattle CityClub will

provide residents new opportunities to

amplify their voice and civic engagement

with increased digital tools and content

like our Vote Because you Care video series

which addressed voter apathy.

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June 7, 2017: Erica C. Barnett and C.R. Douglas discuss regional growth and Seattle politics at Civic Cocktail: Bringing an Arena to Seattle & Journalist Roundtable.

INFORMING DECISION-MAKERS

November 16, 2017: Participants at Advocacy 101: An Intro for Change Makers work in a group.

GREATER SEATTLE IS A BRIGHT SPOT when it

comes to civic health in the United States according

to our 2017 Civic Health Index, developed in

partnership with Community Attributes. Greater

Seattle ranks 1st in charitable giving more than

$25, 2nd in contacting/visiting a public official and

4th in voting.

Informing decision-makers about key community

needs, the Civic Health Index guides strategic

priorities in the community.

Since its launch in May, the 2017 Greater

Seattle Civic Health Index has received over

3,600 pageviews.

The 2017 Greater Seattle Civic Health Index has proven to be a useful tool for Seattle Works in making evidence-based decisions about their goals and how to best use their resources to make a greater impact in the community.

“Seattle Works always looks to the Civic Health Index to inform our strategy and priorities. We cited the Index in our strategic plan, and reference it regularly. In a way it gave us a mandate to double down on what we do best: build community through volunteerism.”

—Ben Reuler, Executive Director at Seattle Works

A LOOK FORWARD

CIVIC HEALTH INDEXTaking full advantage of the 2017 Greater

Civic Health Index as an online platform,

Seattle CityClub will ensure the report

is relevant to users in the new year with

timely updates to content and key findings.

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May 22, 2017: Sili Savusa, Executive Director at White Center Community Development Association, and Aaron Robertson, Community Programs Director at Seattle Foundation , discuss civic health at FullConTech.

SEATTLE CITYCLUB AT A GLANCE

Puget Sound residents participated at in-person Seattle CityClub programs in 2017.

4,000 +

people watched Seattle CityClub’s Seattle Mayoral Debate television broadcast between Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon to help inform their vote.

50,000 +

of people surveyed said, “Seattle CityClub helps me feel more connected to my community.”

86 %

of Civic Boot Camp alumni said that they were inspired to give money and/or time to a cause or candidate after attending the program.

74 %

community leaders, industry experts and policymakers spoke at Seattle CityClub programs in 2017 and discussed important issues with residents.

200 +

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2017 FINANCIAL REPORT

NET OPERATING REVENUE/EXPENSE

$46,592$51,637 of Membership revenue reallocated to 2018

REVISED NET

($5,045)

Upon hearing about the White House & the Fourth Estate, our Annual Benefit, two former Seattle CityClub participants made a generous contribution to support civic health in the Puget Sound region.

“We value Seattle CityClub for bringing together diverse perspectives that challenge all sides of an issue, in a environment that fosters cogent solutions.”

— Michael & Erin Kenway, Seattle CityClub Donors

OTHERCapital Campaign FundsNew Database Expenses

$27,377

(33,866)

REVENUEContributionsMembershipProgram IncomeAnnual Benefit Income

Total

$205,463

52,117244,048158,626

660,254

37%Program Income

31%Contributions

24%Annual Benefit

8%

EXPENSESOperationsStaff ExpensesProgram ExpensesAnnual Benefit Expenses

Total

$107,513368,595

99,20731,858

607,173

18%Operations

61%Staff Expenses

16%Program

5%

SEATTLE CITYCLUB BOARD OF GOVERNORS + STAFF

BOARD OFFICERS

Suzanne Walsh (President)Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Justo Gonzalez (Past President)Stokes Lawrence LLP

Karin Huelsbeck (Past President)Virginia Mason Foundation

Josh Drake (Vice President)Camber Collective

Lisa Verhovek (Vice President)Uncommon, Inc.

Nathan Hambley (Secretary)Uber

Steve Hill (Treasurer)

BOARD MEMBERS

Amy BarnesCSPD, LLC

Dan BradyAttorney at Law

Monique CohenKing County Prosecuting Attorney’s

Office

Larry CostichSchwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Mendy DrokeKing County

Scott ForslundProvidence

Andrew GabelLane Powell PC

Kay GabrielWeyerhaeuser (retired)

Chris GuizloThe Fearey Group

BOARD MEMBERS

Chance HuntThe Seattle Public Library

Kara HurstAmazonMaria McDanielMcKinstry

Chris MeffordCommunity Attributes

Kathryn NealMicrosoft

Ann ReardonThe Boeing Company

Betsy RobertsonAmerican Red Cross NW Region

Sarah StuderImpact Hub Seattle

Lisa ThompsonKing 5 Television

Tony WisenDavis Wright Tremaine

STAFF

Jeff CarterProgram Coordinator,Civic Boot Camp

Ronnie DavisDevelopment Coordinator

Diane DouglasExecutive Director

Chelsea Glaser Account Manager

STAFF

Allie Lindsay JohnsonAssistant Director

Everett LawsonMarketing + Web Manager

Jenny OttDevelopment Director

Shari Allyson Shepard Database + Office Coordinator

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SEATTLE CITYCLUB MEMBERS

Alaska AirlinesAmazonThe Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationThe Boeing CompanyComcast NBCUniversalDavis Wright TremaineFacebookGooglePEMCO Insurance

Puget Sound EnergySchwabe, Williamson & WattSeattle MarinersStarbucksStokes LawrenceSwedish University of Washington Vulcan Inc.

CORPORATE & NONPROFIT MEMBERS

American Red CrossAshoka SeattleBenaroya Research Inst. at Virginia MasonBetter Business Bureau NorthwestCenter for Courage & RenewalCenturyLinkCity University of SeattleCommunity Attributes Inc.Consulate General of Canada in SeattleDaniel J. Evans School of Public Policy &

Governance, University of WashingtonECONorthwestEdelmanEvergreen Chapter, ASPAForterraFred HutchGSBAHenry M. Jackson FoundationJunior League of SeattleKaiser Permanente WashingtonKING 5Lane PowellMedina FoundationNyhus Communications

Pacific Science CenterPATHPort of SeattleSeattle Children’sSeattle Goodwill IndustriesSeattle Housing AuthoritySeattle SeahawksSeattle UniversitySeattle WorksTVWUberUnited Way of King CountyUSI Kibble & PrenticeUW ImpactW2AWashington State Hospital AssociationWashington State UniversityWashington Women’s FoundationWilliam D. Ruckelshaus CenterWomen’s Funding AllianceWTIAYouth Development Executives of King CountyYWCA of Seattle King Snohomish

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The following companies, nonprofits, associations and institutions share our desire to improve the civic health of our region.

PREMIER MEMBERS

2017 SEATTLE CITYCLUB SUPPORTERS

Thank you to the individual donors, foundations and sponsors who supported Seattle CityClub in 2017. Your contributions, participation and encouragement power our innovation and growth!

ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS + CONTRIBUTORS

Alaska AirlinesAmazonAmeriprise FinancialAT&TAXA FoundationBECUBill & Melinda Gates FoundationBP FoundationCall of CompassionCamber CollectiveCasey Family ProgramsCenturyLinkColumbia BankComcast NBC UniversalCrosscutDavis Wright TremaineECONorthwestEdelmanHenry M. Jackson FoundationJunior League of SeattleKING 5KIRO 7KUOWLane PowellMicrosoftMicrosoft Alumni NetworkMicrosoft

Nyhus CommunicationsPEMCO InsurancePioneer News GroupPort of SeattlePremera Blue CrossPuget Sound EnergyRental Housing Association of WashingtonSchwabe, Williamson & WyattSeattle FoundationSeattle UniversityStarbucksStokes LawrenceThe Boeing CompanyThe Norcliffe FoundationTom Douglas RestaurantsTulalip TribesUnited Way of King CountyUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of Washington - BothellUW ImpactVirginia MasonVulcan Inc.Washington State Hospital AssociationWashington State UniversityWashington State University - North Puget Sound

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June 14, 2017: Former U.S. press secretaries Jay Carney and Scott McClellan discuss free press with multimedia journalist Joni Balter at The White House & the Fourth Estate, Seattle CityClub’s Annual Benefit.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Barry Abbott Courtney Acitelli Danika Adams Paul & Carol Abodeely Patricia Akiyama Jean Allenbach Steven Alter & Deborah

FrocktMeghan Brown Amrofell Bridget & Casey Anderson Fred Anderson Heidi Anderson AnonymousMargaret Au Andrea & Brad Axel Randi Bagley Jonathan BaheCarl BaileyRoss Baker Lauren Balter Amy Barnes Leigh Barreca Christi Beckley Carl & Renee Behnke Lilah Behrend Michael Beneke & William

Vesneski Bryce Bennett Stephanie Berntsen Ryan Biava Michelle Bice Greg Bilte Mary BinghamDiana Birkett Rakow Stephen Black Randee & Bob Blackstone Jill Blair & Fay TwerskyAaron Blank Turner Bluechel Becky Bogard Eric & Lisa Booth Sara Boren Dennis Bounds Geof Bowie Dan & Pam Brady Kay Branz & Glen Hytton Cheri Brennan Herb Bridge Jane Broom Kate Brostoff & Mel BeldingNancy Brownstein Bill Bryant & Barbara FeaseyAlysse BrysonDiane Butler Tom Byers & Carol Lewis

Brian Cadousteau Sonya Campion Johanne Cardinal-Dyason Jennifer Cargal & David BleyJay Carney Caron Carlyon Eleni Carras Cheryl Carson Brian Casousteau Jennifer Cast Michael Cheever Louise Chernin James Chung Roger Cibella Bill & Paula Clapp Matthew N. Clapp, Jr. Harris Clarke Lisa & Tom Cohen Monique Cohen Lauren Cole Rosemary Coleman Sean Corry Lawrence Costich & Julie

AldcroftAmanda Course Pam Cowan Chris Cripps David Cullen Renee Dagseth Chris Daniels Lisa Danielson Deborah Daoust Martha Darling & Gilbert

OmennHeidi de LaubenfelsDerrick De VeraRonald Dechene Elizabeth Deckman Kayla Demonte Tammara Dempsey Todd Dennett Dee Dickinson Rachel Dickson David Domke Rhett Dornbach-Bender Diane Douglas & Steve

PerlmutterColin Downey Josh & Lindsey Drake Katie Drewel Heidi Drivdahl Mendy & Mike Droke Rob Dunlop Stuart Dunwoody & Margaret

Schaaf

Pamela Eakes Jeff Eby Pearse & Mary Edwards Timothy Egan Stuart & Irene Elway Cinde Ennis Leon Espinoza Jennifer Estroff Dan & Nancy Evans David Fain Michael Fassio Virginia Felton Ellen Ferguson Michelle FinetTracey Fitzgerald Laura Fletcher & James

McDermetScott & Gayle Forslund Kent & Susanne Foster JoAnne Fox Bob & Sue Frause Kim French Julie Friedman Karen Friedman & Robert

SnyderMaureen Frisch David Frum & Elizabeth

LabadieJoe Fugere David Fulle Andrew Gabel Kay Gabriel Jeff Gaisford Brent Gaither Leonard Garfield & Tom

WolfeBenjamin Gauen Ali Gilson Suzan Glueck Jennifer Goldstein Pedro GomezJusto & Shemaiah Gonzalez Ann Gosch Daniel Green Bert Gregory Kamuron Gurol Kristen Habenicht Jessica Hagan Nathan & Katie Hambley Marga Rose Hancock The Nick & Leslie Hanauer

FoundationWier Harman & Barbara

SauermannMat Harrington

Thomas Hayward Hans Hechtman Michael Herbst Heather Hill & Scott AllardSteve & Sandy Hill Diane Hilmo Samuel Hines Amy Hirotaka Barbara Hodgson Meghan Hoey Debra Holland Wilbur Hooks Tim Hopfauf John Hotta Helen Howell Mark Hower Brooke Howlett John Hoyt Karin & Tom Huelsbeck Ashley Hulsey & Marc Kitten Chance & Cathy Hunt Sue Lile HunterBeth Huppin & David

Bennett Matthew Hurl Mary IngrahamJulia Ingram Judy Jesiolowski & David

ThompsonJenifer Jewkes Gayle JohnsonLaurie Johnson & John RileyScott & Kara JohnsonFloyd Jones EJ Juárez William Kaczaraba & Cecilia

Locsin Ken Kamm Mark Kantor & Jane Zalutsky Lynn Fainsilber Katz Jeffrey Kay Kristin KayBarbara Kelley Janet Kelly Kendra Kelly Jim & JJ Kemper Kristin Kenny Michael & Erin Kenway Stephen Kilbreath Erika Kinno Alana Knaster Martha Kongsgaard Carol Kowalski Alice & Michael Krause Margot Kravette

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2017 INDIVIDUAL DONORS (CONT.)

Etana Kunovsky Patrick & Saragh Lamb Judy Landin Todd Langton Barb Larimer & Bob Royer Robert Lasnik Vu Le Becky Lenaburg Jean Leonard MA Leonard Mary Lessig Anne Levinson Carla Lewis Kathryn Lewis Eric Liu & Jena CaneNancy Long & Frank Chopp Jim Loter Jordan Louie & Joshua

SamplesWill & Robin LudlamAnnalee Luhman Emma Maberr Jud Marquardt David Marriott Kenneth Martin Mike Mathieu Lori MatsukawaMichael Mattmiller & Jay

Petterson Hugh McCollough Catherine McConnell Charles McCray III Maria McDaniel Kayleen McGinley Chris & Heather Mefford Michael MentaSarah Meyer Carmen Mikacenic Susan Minogue Joe Mirabella Tyler Mjelde James Modie Brendan Monahan Sara Moorehead Valerie Heide Mudra

Anne & Shirish Mulherkar Kathryn Neal Larry Neal Sherry & Bob Nebel Laura Newborn Scott Newcombe Virginia Nicholson Chuck Nordhoff Nancy Nordhoff Justin Okum Carol Olwell Gabrielle O’Malley Dennis Ostgard Jenny & Adam Ott Frank & Tia PaganelliKaren Palmer Lisa Parshotan Lori & Geoff Patrick Jon & Jeanne Payne Ashley Pedersen Camille Perezselsky & JJ

Stalker Anna Petrocco Cassie Phillips Doug & Cassandra Picha Aaron Pickus Judy Pigott Bruce Pinkleton Jennifer Piplic Joy Portella Monica Preston Gilbert PricePaul Privateer Stephanie Pure Beth & Benjamin Rampson Ann & Sean Reardon Jane & Jay Reich Ben Reuler Steve Ricco Rochelle Ritchie Cristina Roark Betsy Robertson & Darryl

MillerKathy Robertson Joan Robinson

Joan Ronnenkamp & Glenn Bonci

Rob Rosen Robert & Ann Rosenstock Ellie Roser Averil Rothrock & Ed Budge Evelyne Rozner & Matt

Griffin Bill & Jill Ruckelshaus Bob & Sue Russell John Ryan & Jody FosterKali Sakai & Ken Moore Eric Schudiske Larry Seaquist Jeff & Kim Seely Julie & Josh Seidenstein Sue & Alan Sherbrooke Kathryn Shields Haeryung Shin Susan Shortreed Kristina Simpson Leigh Sims Lauren Smith Tim Smith Brian Soligon Betty Spieth-Croll Rob & Kathleen Spitzer Michael Sprouse Lisa & Brent Sterritt Dottie Stimpson Joe Stockton Jennifer Strachan William Strong Sarah Studer Ryan Subica Brian Surratt & Christina

HongKelly Sweet Deborah Swets Nora & Walt Tabler David TarshesLaurie Taylor Olita Terry Mary Theisen Lisa Thompson

Katina & Bradley Thornock Brian Toy Blake Trask Amy Twito Lisa Vailencour Omar Vasquez Lincoln Vander Veen Alice Verhovek Gordie Verhovek Lisa & Sam Verhovek Rachel Viars Sol Villarreal Huong Vu Maggie & Kina Walker Russ Walker Suzanne Walsh & David

RichardsonSam Ward Elizabeth Warman Scott & Cheryl Washburn Jeff Weeks David Wertheimer Rich & Brenda White Sam Whiting Tracey Whitten Anne Wick Jill Wiggins Melinda Williams Colleen & George

Willoughby John Wilson Anthony & Monica Wisen Howard S Wright III & Kate

JanewayTom Wyrurch Michele Yapp Teri Yodek Vicky Yuki Sandie Sofia Zieve Anitra Zipperer

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NANCY NORDHOFF FOR HER CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SEATTLE CITYCLUB AND FOR DONATING MATCHING FUNDS THAT HELPED US ACHIEVE OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS IN 2017.

July 17, 2017: Former Seattle mayoral candidate and organizer Nikkita Oliver meets a supporter at our Seattle Primary Mayoral Debate.

May 3, 2017: Audience member asks Lindy West a question at Civic Cocktail: Social Justice & Effective Activism.

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