John,
I wanted to make sure you saw Nebraska Senator Hunt's note from this morning. As Vice President of LGBTQ Victory Institute, it's my job to ensure our programs are well-funded, so we can keep training and supporting amazing leaders like Senator Hunt. But right now, we're falling short of our goal - and that means we can't expand these essential programs as much as we'd like. To keep meeting the growing demand for our candidate trainings and programs, we must hit our Give Out Day goal! Please chip in today.
Here's what's at stake: more LGBTQ leaders are running for office than ever before. They're our best defense against more evil bills designed to strip LGBTQ people of their rights. And Victory Institute is the organization that trains them to run winning campaigns. If we want to see progress, we MUST hit our Give Out Day Goal. If you can, please donate today.
Our community’s future depends on donors like you.
Ruben J. Gonzales
Pronouns: he|him|his
Vice President of LGBTQ Victory Institute
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From: Senator Megan Hunt
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:03 AM
To: Victory All
Subject: Historic first – but not the last.
John,
In 2018, I made history as the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Nebraska state legislature, and one of just 13 bisexual state legislators nationwide. I’m so proud to serve in the Nebraska Legislature and advocate for pro-equality legislation. But I’m just one person. There are still five states that have never elected an LGBTQ person to their state legislature – and countless more that have never elected a trans person or LGBTQ person of color.
If we’re going to make history AND enshrine LGBTQ protections into law, we must support and mobilize LGBTQ leaders from all walks of life and ensure they have the training to win. That’s why I’m asking you to support Victory Institute today for Give Out Day – the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community. Your donation will help train and support the next generation of LGBTQ leaders!@victoryinstitute.org>
I’m a direct beneficiary of Victory Institute’s amazing programs. As a David Bohnett Leaders Fellow, I attended a three-week program at the Harvard Kennedy School, where I learned how to more effectively govern and secure legislative wins on equality. I attended the fellowship with other groundbreaking LGBTQ leaders, who I still touch base with to compare legislative notes, discuss strategy and celebrate our victories. Having access to a network of fellow LGBTQ elected officials and being chosen by Victory Institute to be a David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship has changed the course of my career.
Being a historic first is amazing – but I certainly don’t want to be the last. Victory Institute is one of the few organizations dedicated to training LGBTQ people in low equality states, fostering connections between LGBTQ leaders and giving us the support we need to keep winning. This Give Out Day, make an investment in LGBTQ leaders – donate to Victory Institute today.
Thanks again for your support –
Megan Hunt
Nebraska state Senate, District 8
