John,

Victory Institute’s Domestic Programs team just successfully executed our first in-person Candidate & Campaign Training (CCT) since the pandemic began – and it was great to be back. Our 26 LGBTQ attendees joined us in Boston to learn the ins-and-outs of running for office, including how to craft a campaign budget, make a successful fundraising ask and discuss LGBTQ issues and identities with voters.

Look at this great group:

We were so excited to train so many young people (65% of our trainees were millennials!), candidates of color (55% of attendees), and trans and non-binary leaders. Attendees also heard from Massachusetts state Senator Julian Cyr and New Hampshire state Representatives Gerri Cannon and Joshua Query, who spoke about their experiences as out candidates on the campaign trail.

But here’s where we need your help: trainings like these are powered by generous donors. Victory Institute is the ONLY organization that specifically trains LGBTQ leaders – and we’re unable to meet demand. Make your first donation to help us increase our online trainings and grow our in-person trainings!

From all our attendees and I – thanks!

Lucy Arthur-Paratley
Pronouns: she|her|hers
Domestic Programs Manager, LGBTQ Victory Institute

P.S. To ensure the safety of our participants, hosts and staff, we followed local COVID-19 guidelines and asked that attendees be vaccinated, wear masks and monitor their health status, as well as other safety measures.

LGBTQ Victory Institute is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 52-1835268.

Victory Institute is ONLY national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our trainings, professional development programs and yearly conferences, Victory Institute prepares hundreds of out individuals to launch an 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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