Dear John,

I’m the Vice President of Development here at Run for Something.

I’m writing you because our fiscal quarter ends tomorrow and it’s the last one before this year’s general elections.

To be totally transparent with you, we’re behind on our fundraising goals. You can pitch in right now to help us close this gap, or read on about the important ways we use donations from people like you to help elect young, diverse, progressives in down-ballot races.

First, I want to remind you of one of our core convictions: Politics as usual has failed too many. Real change starts with changing who holds the power.

That means that we’re laser focused on recruiting, training, and supporting candidates who truly represent their communities and will fight for progressive change.

I often get asked, “Where does my donation go?” So, here are some specific ways your gift today can help power real change:

• Covering the cost of candidate recruitment outreach with ads, community events, and online engagement

• Underwriting message and campaign strategy training for candidates

• Supporting 1-on-1 coaching and mentorship for new candidates

• Funding research and analysis on local races, candidate backgrounds, and district dynamics

• Allowing Run for Something to scale our state and local programs to cover more offices and more races

There are more than 100,000 state and local elections this year, and every one of them is a critical opportunity to put leaders into office who understand what our communities need and will fight to protect them. 

This mission costs real money to achieve, and with our fiscal quarter ending tomorrow, we’re asking for your help. Please donate now.

We’ve already recruited more prospective candidates in the first eight months of Trump’s second term than in his entire first term. We have to keep up with the demand for our services, and we’re counting on the incredible Run for Something community to help.

Thank you so much,

Kate Bassett

Vice President, Development

Run for Something

We change the system by changing who’s in it. We start local, build the bench, and shape the future from the bottom up. Together, we’ve already helped win over 1,000 elections.

This work is made possible thanks to thousands of grassroots donors who give a little each month to fuel big change. Become a monthly donor today and help our candidates keep running — and winning.

Interested in volunteering or mentoring young, first-time candidates running for local office? We’ll connect you with our amazing candidates! Click here to find out more about volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

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