Time To Step It Up

Lets face it, as of right now, the TNDP is in a bit of financial trouble. I have been waiting to see what the figures were with our new treasurer and Chip's first full month on the job, and lets be honest, it leaves something to be desired.

In February of 2009, the TNDP raised about 31K and spent 39K according to FEC records. In February of 2007, under Chairman Sasser's first full month, the TNDP raised $214K and spent $60K.

The fact is, this level of funding is not-sustainable, regardless of how many volunteers are pulled into the process. Looking at the contributions, and comparing those big donors to the 2007 numbers, I can't really see any significant gains from having the former Republican donor Bill Freeman on board. Granted, he gave the maximum $5,000, but he did that in February of 2007 as well.

In terms of money spent, we've got a $4,000 "management consultant" fee paid to Kim Sasser Hayden, the former ED of the TNDP, as well as the salary of Forrester ($6K + other fees) along with $1,250 to a "fundraising consultant," Meredith Puleo.

I'm hoping for the best, but unless something breaks, and breaks soon, I just don't see how the party can survive without sufficient funds.