Friend,
 
Giving Tuesday may be a week away, but I’m inviting you to help AU get the jump on this global day of giving right now.

We need this to be our biggest fundraising day yet to meet the alarming escalation of Christian nationalism and protect true religious freedom in our country. I am so proud to lead the only nonprofit solely dedicated to keeping religion and government separate, but you and I both know that we must grow larger and stronger in order to protect religious freedom and our democracy during this fragile moment in American history. 

Will you be among the first to help AU meet our $50,000 goal with an early Giving Tuesday gift? 

Last year we were delighted to see the generosity of so many of our supporters for Giving Tuesday. But if there was ever a time to meet and exceed expectations—to rally the strongest possible show of support for church-state separation—it’s now!

Generous donors just like you have seen religious extremism creep into daily life. Look no further than the draconian abortion law in Texas and its Orwellian impact on people’s lives to recognize the threat of Christian nationalism. But abortion bans, like the one in Texas, and many other laws that attempt to force everyone to live by a narrow set of religious beliefs are happening all across our country. And AU needs your help to fight back.

That’s why an especially motivated group of your fellow donors has come together to inspire even more giving. They will match whatever you can give to our Giving Tuesday campaign, up to $50,000. Your gift will have twice the impact.

Why wait, friend? Have your Giving Tuesday gift matched early when you contribute to our work right now.

Giving Tuesday reminds us we can strengthen our most cherished goals when we all work together. With a name like Americans United, we know all about that power! And we are so grateful to have you as part of the AU family!

You can help us achieve our $100,000 goal when you give toward this $50,000 match. There’s nothing like a head start, especially when the stakes are so high. 

Thank you for your generous support. We absolutely couldn’t do it without you!

With hope and determination,

Rachel K. Laser
President and CEO

P.S. There are several ways to include Americans United in your end-of-year giving. If you have appreciated stocks, you can donate them directly to AU. This allows you to take a tax deduction for the full amount of your stock and avoid the capital gains tax. Use this online tool to make your stock donation today, or learn more about the benefits.

*Online contributions will be matched through Nov. 30 up to a limit of $50,000. All gifts made in excess of this limit will still provide valuable funding for AU’s efforts to defend church-state separation.