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  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Make a match!

John,   With just days to go until this year's Jamie Kirk Hahn Academy begins, we are so close to our goal for our 2020 Training Fund! I wanted to share with you that a generous donor has pledged to contribute an additional $2,000 if we hit the $5,000 goal by Friday. Let's dig deep and make sure …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Halfway there!

John,   I have some exciting news to share! We are now over halfway to our goal to raise $5,000 for the Lillian's List Training Fund by November 22, when our next training kicks off.   Folks all across our state (and beyond) have been chipping in to help us train the next generation of progress…
  Taylor Grady-Daly · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 7:49 PM

This training changed my life

John,   It's a busy time of year at Lillian's List HQ as we get ready for one of our largest and most important trainings: the Jamie Kirk Hahn Academy, which prepares the next generation of progressive leaders in NC to run strong, modern campaigns.   It's hard to believe that just two years ago…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 8:13 PM

Our trainees are WINNERS

  John,   On Tuesday, local elections were held in towns and cities all across North Carolina. And all across NC, progressive, pro-choice women trained by Lillian's List ran strong campaigns to represent their communities and neighbors. We're proud to share that seven of our trainees from …
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 11:23 PM

The Lead: Training the Next Generation - Correction

Correction: the Training Fund link has been updated. Thanks for your patience! URGENT NEED: TRAINING FUND 2020 Here at Lillian's List, we train both women who are ready to run for public office and the campaign staff and volunteers who will help them run winning campaigns.  This y…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 10:30 PM

The Lead: Training the Next Generation

URGENT NEED: TRAINING FUND 2020 Here at Lillian's List, we train both women who are ready to run for public office and the campaign staff and volunteers who will help them run winning campaigns.  This year, we are hosting our fourth Jamie Kirk Hahn Academy, an intensive three-day t…
  Devon Roberts · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Last trainings of 2019

Dear John,   Don't miss out on attending one of our last two trainings of 2019. We have two excellent options to cover however you may want to get involved in the election. Read more below and we hope to see you this year. Don't worry, plenty more trainings will be available in 2020. Do you w…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 4:16 PM

The Lead: C'mon get Happy!

COASTAL HAPPY HOUR WITH REP. DEB BUTLER Lillian's List is coming to Wrightsville Beach this month to host a Happy Hour and Help Her Win training for our coastal supporters. We hope you will join us, along with hometown hero Rep. Deb Butler, on Friday, October 18th at 6pm for a…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 5:12 PM

Very sad news

John,   We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of our co-founder, Jan Allen over the weekend. Twenty-two years ago Jan founded Lillian's List with Laura Edwards and together they changed the fabric of our state and made North Carolina a better place to be a woman. Jan got her start as one…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
September 11, 2019 at 5:08 PM

Refusing to watch democracy die

John,   Wow. It has been a hectic day at the North Carolina General Assembly, to say the least. NC Republicans resorted to lies and trickery in order to override the Governor's veto of their budget, calling a vote during a sparsely attended early-morning session after leading Democrats to beli…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 10:10 PM

Last chance to make a match!

  John--   I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that today is the last day to double your contribution to Lead with Lillian. Sara Anna Smith is matching all donations toward next Sunday's big event through midnight tonight, so don't miss this opportunity to double your impact.   Get …
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
September 3, 2019 at 8:04 PM

The Lead: Match for you

LEAD WITH LILLIAN - MATCH EXTENDED Lead with Lillian is less than two weeks away, and a generous donor, Sara Anna Smith, is matching all contributions toward the event up to $2,500--but only through tomorrow, Wednesday the 4th! RSVP now to ensure that your impact is doubled and …
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Match extended!

  Dear John,   Thank you to everyone who contributed to Lead with Lillian this past week and doubled your impact. I have some great news to share: another generous donor, Sara Anna Smith, has stepped up to extend the deadline and match contributions for another week, up to $2,500! With Septe…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 4:22 PM

Breaking: Our First Four Featured Candidates!

The First Four! We are beyond excited to announce our first four Featured Candidates of the 2020 election cycle! Each of these women is a champion for reproductive rights and is running a modern campaign for a winnable seat. We're so proud to be on their teams and we're excited to champio…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 4:21 PM

Double your impact

  John,   We have some exciting news... A generous donor has agreed to match all contributions to Lead with Lillian for the next week, up to $2,500. So, if you've been waiting to buy your ticket or sponsor, now is the time! Our annual reception in Chapel Hill is now less than a month away, a…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 1:56 PM

ONE MONTH

  John,   Lead with Lillian is only a month away! There's still time to sponsor or get tickets to our annual gathering, where we will celebrate the progress of our grassroots movement to elect progressive women in North Carolina and gear up for the quickly approaching 2020 election cycle. We…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
August 1, 2019 at 8:12 PM

The Lead: Women at the Top

  Women at the Top 2020 is shaping up to be an even more exciting election season than 2018. The campaign season is starting earlier and NCGA candidates have already declared to get a jump on fundraising. This is a smart strategy since many of the progressive candidates have outraise…
  Sarah Preston · [email protected]
July 29, 2019 at 5:07 PM

See you in September?

  John,   Here at Lillian's List, this summer is flying by as we are busy recruiting and training strong women candidates for the 2020 elections. That means that our annual Lead with Lillian Reception is just around the corner! I hope you will be able to join us in Chapel Hill on Sunday, Sep…
  Team Lillian · [email protected]
July 26, 2019 at 11:07 PM

Welcome to Lillian's List!

Dear John, Thank you for signing up for our emails!  You'll be the first to hear exciting news about our upcoming events and trainings.  For 22 years, Lillian’s List has been recruiting, training, and supporting pro-choice progressive women running for public office in North Carolina. We have help…