There's only one way we're raising money for this campaign.

I'm not hosting any fundraisers where you can only get in by writing a big check — because a person's wealth shouldn't determine the amount of time they can spend with me, or with any presidential candidate.

I'm not counting on a billionaire to fund a Super PAC for me — because the Democratic primary can't just be one more plaything for the rich and powerful.

I'm not taking a dime from federal lobbyists, corporate PACs, or PACs of any kind — because our campaign is about people, not powerful special interests.

Instead, we're building a true grassroots campaign with grassroots donors — because that's the only way we'll create a movement strong enough to make big, structural change in our economy, our government, and our democracy.

I wouldn't ask if it weren't powerfully important: Before tomorrow’s end-of-month fundraising deadline, will you make your first donation to our campaign? $3 or whatever you can chip in would make a huge difference. I can't do this without you.

On a typical presidential campaign, my team would be flying me from big city to big city to scoop up as many big fat checks as possible.

Wealthy donors might come see me at fancy receptions in hedge fund offices. They'd sip champagne, nibble on shrimp cocktail, and try to convince me that the tax loophole that just so happens to pad their pockets is also good for the whole country.

But I'm not running to be a president who only pays attention to the wealthy and well-connected.

I'm running to be everybody's president. My time is not for sale, and every supporter has an equal place in our movement.

Instead of getting cozy with the rich and powerful, I'll keep traveling across the country for town halls, meet-and-greets, and house parties. Anyone's welcome to come — no big check required.

If you ask me, that's what a campaign for president should be all about. Talking with people, in their hometowns, about real solutions to real problems. Getting organized at the grassroots level to make change happen.

But this type of campaign is only possible if everyone who is able pitches in what they can.

I'm running to be the best president that money can't buy, but I can't do it alone. This is how we'll stop Washington from only answering to the beck and call of billionaires and giant corporations — one grassroots donation at a time.

Without the backing of wealthy donors at stuffy private fundraisers, I truly need your help to build this grassroots movement for big, structural change.

Let's keep building something incredible together. Please make your first contribution before tomorrow’s midnight deadline.

https://my.elizabethwarren.com/august-goal

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth