John,

The final weeks of July are the dog days of summer – and they’re finally here! These days are typically associated with the hottest days of the summer and a time of calamity (and from where my pup Georgia and I are sitting in D.C., that hot part is certainly correct).

But here’s what they mean for me: our fundraising slows way down. In a normal year, people head out on vacation, so they’re not likely to answer emails or attend events. But this year has been anything but normal!

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it means in-person events are on hold, including our high-dollar fundraisers. Victory Institute might miss our important July fundraising goals – and that’s certainly a calamity for our amazing LGBTQ leaders and elected officials. But with enough resources, we can continue our virtual candidate trainings and other vital programming. Will you make a generous donation today and help hit our Dog Days of Summer Goal by July 30th?

Here’s what’s at stake: more LGBTQ people are running for office than ever before, and our current LGBTQ elected officials are doing what it takes to protect their constituents. And Donald Trump has been attacking our amazing LGBTQ governors, Kate Brown and Jared Polis, for listening to scientists! We must be able to give our governors and LGBTQ leaders the support they need. Will you donate today and help us keep working?

But with in-person events off the table and a fundraising slow down approaching, I’m worried we won’t achieve these goals. Will you make an extra special donation for my pup Georgia and help us hit our Dog Days of Summer goal?

Georgia and I appreciate your support!

Seth Schermer
Pronouns: he|him|his
Vice President of Development, LGBTQ Victory Institute

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Victory Institute is only national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials now serving around the world.

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