We’re well into the dog days of summer, John. While the calendar tells me summer’s almost over, the heat certainly won’t be leaving anytime soon. 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, the hot part is certainly correct).

Here’s Georgia enjoying some fun in the sun:

But here’s what they mean for me: our fundraising slows way down. In a normal year, people are enjoying the last days of summer 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 pandemic, we’re tentatively restarting our in-person events, including our high-dollar fundraisers and in-person trainings. While we’re back on the road for the time being, the uncertainty means Victory Institute is facing a budget shortfall – and that’s certainly a calamity for our amazing LGBTQ leaders. But with enough resources, we can expand our virtual candidate trainings and increase our in-person trainings. Make a generous donation today and help us hit our Dog Days of Summer Goal by September 10!

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 our amazing LGBTQ leaders have been facing attacks for listening to scientists! We must be able to give our LGBTQ leaders the support they need.

But with in-person events just restarting and a fundraising slow down approaching, I’m worried we’ll fall short of what we need to train every LGBTQ person who needs it. 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
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Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, LGBTQ Victory Fund

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

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