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

And it’s different from many of the other candidates in this race. But it’s the only way to follow through on what I talked about in last night’s debate: Making Washington work for everyone, not just the rich and powerful.

I don’t host any fundraisers where you only get invited if you can write 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 taking a dime from federally registered lobbyists, corporate PACs, or PACs of any kind — because our campaign is about people, not powerful special interests.

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.

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 tonight’s fundraising deadline, will you make your first donation to our campaign? $3 or whatever you can chip in would make a huge difference.

On a typical presidential campaign, wealthy donors might pay to meet me at swanky dinners and cocktail receptions. They’d buy a chance to 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 listens to the wealthy and well-connected.

I'm running to be everybody's president. My time is not for sale, and every supporter gets equal access to me.

Instead of mingling with the rich and powerful, I'll keep traveling across the country to host meet-and-greets and organizing events. 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 Americans, 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 just working for billionaires and giant corporations — one grassroots donation at a time.

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

Let's build something incredible together. Please make your first contribution before our midnight deadline.

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth