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

I’m not holding 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 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 federally registered 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.

But I’ll be honest: We’re behind where we need to be to reach our fundraising goals before the December 31 FEC deadline.

I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t powerfully important: Will you make your first donation before our last FEC deadline of the year? $2 or whatever you can chip in would make a huge difference. I can’t do this without you.

After December 31, we’ll run all the numbers and release a public report for everybody to see the amount we’ve raised and the number of people who’ve chipped in any amount.

On a typical presidential campaign, this week before the deadline might be an all-out sprint to fly me from big city to big city and 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. That’s why I’ll be setting aside time before the end of the year to call people who’ve contributed any amount to say thanks and hear why they’re in this fight.

If you ask me, that’s what a campaign for president should be all about. Talking with Americans, in their hometowns, about real solutions to real problems. Getting organized at the grassroots level to make change happen. Having conversations with school teachers, bus operators, and anyone who gives a little at a time.

I’m running to be the best president that money can’t buy, but this type of campaign is only possible if everyone steps up and pitches in. That’s how we’ll stop Washington from just answering to the beck and call of billionaires and giant corporations — one grassroots donation at a time.

I truly need your help to make sure we can make the critical investments we need on the ground to win in 2020, and bring big, structural change in 2021.

Please make your first contribution to own an equal piece of this campaign. Let’s keep building something incredible together.

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth