Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 9:51 PM

TOMORROW: Giving Tuesday match alert!

Email Title A very generous donor... John, Tomorrow, LGBTQ Victory Institute will be participating in Giving Tuesday NOW, a special day of giving dedicated to assisting organizations impacted by COVID-19. Victory Institute is certainly one of those …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM

1️⃣ – 2️⃣ – 3️⃣ – 4️⃣ – 5️⃣ chances

Email Title 🌈LGBTQ🌈 candidates making history   Paid for by LGBTQ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be subject to federal, state and …

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 1:10 PM

VI LIVE: dive into Presidential Appointments Initiative!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Institute, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing campaign experts, program participants and e…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: LGBTQ Governors, Georgia candidates and more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Introducing our Sunday Social Host...

Email Title Our next Sunday Social! We're ready to announce our host for tomorrow's Sunday Social: Spotlight candidate Assemblymember Todd Gloria! Todd's getting ready to make LGBTQ history as the first openly LGBTQ person elected Mayor of San Diego!…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 6:47 PM

LGBTQ history in Ohio, new endorsements and campaign videos and more!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! LGBTQ HISTORY MADE IN OHIO! We love seeing headlines like these: Spotlight candidate "Charmaine McGuffey Demolishes Jim Neil With 70% In Hamilton County She…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 11:31 PM

FWD: 3 things we’re doing now

Email Title Now more than ever John, I wanted to make sure you saw Mayor Parker’s note. Right now, we’re working hard to provide our candidates with valuable information that they need to win on Election Day. And we’re focused on making sure our supp…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Governor Kate Brown, Governor Jared Polis and you!

Email Title Our next Sunday Social! Are you ready for our THIRD Sunday Social? We hope so! Victory Fund is returning to Facebook Live for another exciting virtual brunch. This week, we'll be hosting the only two LGBTQ people ever elected governor in …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

FANTASTIC news from Ohio, John

Email Title "Charmaine McGuffey Demolishes Jim Neil" I wanted to share this amazing headline from Cincinnati Public Radio with you, John. Take a look:     …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 12:30 PM

3 things we’re doing now

Email Title Now more than ever John, Did you see Elliot’s email on Monday? According to VICE News, LGBTQ organizations are facing huge fundraising loses because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m sorry to say that Victory Fund is not exempt from this, and…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Say GOODBYE to bigots in 2020

Email Title In these 4 states, at least.   Paid for by LGBTQ Victory Fund. Your contribution may be used in connection with federal, state and local elections and be subject to federal, state an…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 2:04 PM

“Deep Fundraising Trouble Because of Coronavirus”

Email Title We need you to stand with us. John, I’m going to be brutally honest with you. And I’ll keep it short. We are one of the organizations quoted in this Vice News article, and we need your help to hit our End of Month goal ASAP. Will you ch…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 4:07 PM

WATCH: The elected leaders we put in office can rise to the occasion - or they can fail.

Email Title Unprecedented leaders for unprecedented times. John, Victory Fund and our candidates have seen a lot of changes over the past month. I wanted to take some time to send you a video update on our work - and say thank you for your dedicated…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 2:05 PM

5 chances to change the game

Email Title With your help, we can win!   Will you donate $5 or more to help Victory Fund hit our End of Month Goal and support these 5 candidates? Our candidates are counting on you! If you've sa…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 1:01 PM

VI LIVE: Alberto de Belaunde, Ntombi Mbucane & more!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing campaign experts, program participants and electe…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: Georgette Gómez & Brett Burman!

Email Title See you on Facebook Live! John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Our newest candidate endorsements, great fundraising numbers and more!!

Email Title Almost no COVID-19 news! LATEST SLATE OF LGBTQ CANDIDATES! This week, we announced a new group of candidate endorsements! Read about our 25 new endorsees here. Our Political team al…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 4:36 PM

#TBT: Pete on stage at Brunch

Email Title About one year ago today... Hey John, About one year ago, a little-known Mayor from South Bend, Indiana took the stage at our National Champagne Brunch. He told his coming out story, bringing the room to tears. And yes, this is the speech…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Texas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are at risk.

Email Title These threats won’t go away. John, I grew up in Wisconsin, so I know how wacky the political scene can be. After all, we are the state that sent both Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson to the U.S. Senate! But the April election was one of the…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Meet our 25 newest endorsements!

Ready to make huge changes? Hey John, I’m excited to share with you that we’re adding 25 new endorsements to our list for the 2020 cycle! This year, we’re endorsing more candidates than ever in our 29-year history. Meet the latest batch: Ryan Holmquist, Roger Montoya and Summer Wesley are r…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Mike Pence vs. which LGBTQ woman?

Who should join the ticket? Hey John, Former Vice President Joe Biden pledged to choose a woman as his running mate. There are SO many qualified women – we are so glad we don’t have to choose! But when we picture the future vice presidential debates, the most satisfying thing we can think of…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

VF LIVE: two Attorneys General, Marko Liias and more!

Coming soon to social media near you. John, Here at Victory Fund, we’re staying safe at home (and hope you’re safe as well). But we’re still working hard to bring you face to face with all our amazing candidates. Here’s who we’re talking to next week!  Victory Fund's Sunday Social on Faceboo…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Join Mayors Lori Lightfoot and Jenny Durkan for Sunday Social!

About 24 hours away! John, We’re about 24 hours away from our second Sunday Social and we just confirmed a new guest: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan! Have you submitted your questions yet? Submit them here! Victory Fund's Sunday Social on Facebook Live! Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:00 pm ET Regist…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Victory despite barriers, plenty to watch and more updates!

LGBTQ campaigns continue on!

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 12:00 PM

INVITE: Lori Lightfoot, Leslie Herod & Annise Parker!

Sunday Social is BACK! John, Our first Sunday Social with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and state Representative Brian Sims was a huge success – hope you were able to join us live! We’re celebrating even more LGBTQ powerhouses this Sunday. Join Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Colorado state Repres…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Some things I know for sure

We’re not going anywhere. John, We’re living in a world of unknowns. When will folks will be able to return to work? When will we be able to embrace friends and family again, without fear? When will life return to what it was before? I wish I could answer these questions. But like you, I can …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 3:49 PM

VOTE: The first LGBTQ vice president!

Vote on who Joe Biden should pick! Hey John, After a lot of waiting and a long campaign season filled with phenomenal candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Biden pledged from the debate stage that he’s ready to pick a female running mate. And w…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 2:07 PM

In times of crisis, we come together.

The LGBTQ community is always there. John, Two weeks ago, we were supposed to host over 600 LGBTQ leaders, elected officials and members of the Victory Fund community for our annual National Champagne Brunch. Due to health and safety concerns, we could not gather in person. This probably com…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM

VICTORY FUND 🎇LIVE🎇!

Coming soon to social media near you. John, Just last week, my team asked you to take a quick survey on Victory Fund’s digital strategy moving forward. Thanks to your survey results, we’re thinking up new ways to bring you the information you crave. I’m excited to announce that we’re embraci…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 6:53 PM

Chaos and COVID doesn't stop Wisconsin voters.

What comes next?

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Spare one minute, John?

Help craft Victory Fund's 2020 Digital Strategy! Hey John - Do you have one minute to take our 2020 Digital Priorities Survey? Your answers will help us craft our digital messaging! Victory Fund - like many other organizations - is committed to flattening the curve during COVID-19 and keepin…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 4:56 PM

What do these 5 candidates have in common?

They're going to make 🌈 history! Will you make a donation of $5 or more to help these five candidates win, John? Our candidates are counting on you!  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Two drinks with Brian Sims, Tammy Baldwin and me!

Social Sunday RSVP below! John, Have you grabbed your free ticket for Sunday Social tomorrow at 12PM ET? Senator Baldwin, Pennsylvania state Representative Brian Sims and I are expecting you for our virtual brunch! Submit your questions and grab your free ticket here.  Join Representative Br…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Spotlight on trans candidates, watch Winning 2020 and more!

Only a little COVID news this week!

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Brunch plans with Tammy, Brian & Mayor Parker?

Still gathering for Brunch (virtually!) John, Normally, Victory Fund and our community would gather for our National Brunch during this April weekend. But right now, there will be no stage, no podium or set brunch menu. However, that will not stop the Victory Fund family from coming together …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 10:31 PM

LAST CHANCE: help beat these four candidates

And elect four LGBTQ candidates! John, Today is the end of the first quarter, and we are still a bit short of our End of Quarter Fundraising Goal. But I know with your help, we can send these four bigots packing and elect four amazing LGBTQ candidates to replace them. Will you make one more g…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Throw normal out the window for now

We have to pivot to win. John, Last week, Roll Call published a pretty alarming report detailing all the ways COVID-19 could impact the 2020 elections. Here's a piece that caught my eye and it describes a lot of our LGBTQ candidates: Here's the reality: many of our candidates depend on a st…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 5:41 PM

The resources, advice and support our candidates need

We need you with us now. John, I’m just signing off from our March Campaign Update with Pennsylvania state House candidate Jessica Benham and Oregon Secretary of State candidate Jamie McLeod-Skinner. I hope you were able to join us! If not, here’s a quick update. Jamie and Jess are ready to m…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 4:02 PM

1 hour until the March Campaign Update!

Join Mayor Annise Parker, Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Jess Benham! John, Don't forget: our March Campaign Update starts in one hour. There's still time to submit questions for Jessica, Jamie and Mayor Parker - click here! Hope you can join the call! Elliot ---------------------------------------…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Beat these four candidates

And elect four LGBTQ candidates! John, with your help, we can send these four bigots packing in 2020. Will you make a symbolic donation of $20.20 or more to help our candidates win? Help double the number of LGBTQ members of Congress and make LGBTQ history in state legislatures across Americ…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Protect constituents? These bigots won't!

Not the leaders we need now. John, We wish we were making this up. While the country is struggling with an enormous health and safety crisis, bigots are using COVID-19 to target and harass the LGBTQ community. They're shameless, John, and it's beyond time they were removed from office. Will …

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Meet our 18 new endorsees, COVID's continuing impact and more!

WATCH: John Blair's newest ad!

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Did you watch, John?

Catch up on my update now! John, did you catch our Facebook Live yesterday? Don't worry if you missed it. You can still watch it here! As I mentioned, Victory Fund and our LGBTQ candidates are doing what we can to adjust to campaigning during COVID-19. Despite our new reality, we're working …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 4:25 PM

18 endorsed LGBTQ candidates

18 ways to make history! John, Yesterday morning, we made a big announcement: we're endorsing 18 more LGBTQ candidates! Even though it's only March, we've already endorsed 186 amazing candidates who are going to make LGBTQ history on Election Day. Chip in now to support our candidates and ens…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 2:20 PM

The 🌈leaders🌈 we need

Help make 🌈 history today! John, These are extremely trying times and we wanted to bring you a little good news. Take a look at the amazing headlines our LGBTQ candidates are generating, John. Want to keep seeing great headlines like these? Chip in NOW to help us keep working and winning! Tra…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

March Campaign Update: you're invited!

Join Mayor Annise Parker, Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Jess Benham! John, Hope you're staying safe and staying home if you are able to! If you're looking for a little social engagement or a short break from your daily routine, join us for the March Campaign Update on March 30th, open to all Victo…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 1:01 PM

We’ll keep fighting, John.

Never forget you are not alone. John, I wanted to reach out during these difficult times. COVID-19 is exposing the cracks in our system, the myriad of ways in which we are so deeply vulnerable. It might seem easy to slide into anxiety and panic, to stockpile and shelter. Alarming reports tel…

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  The Agenda · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 1:01 PM

COVID rewrites campaign rules, LGBTQ candidates win and more!

COVID-19 throws off the primary calendar, LGBTQ candidates claim victory and more!

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Wanted to make sure you saw

2020 Campaign Update. John, I wanted to make sure you saw Sean's memo from Monday. We're living in an uncertain time and the rules of campaigning are being flipped upside down.  As our candidates update the political playbook, fight to flip state legislatures and change the face of government…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 2:17 PM

The good news?

We can beat these bigots. John, The news has been so bleak lately, we figured you might need something to celebrate: This November, we're going to send these bigots packing. Chip in now to give our LGBTQ candidates a head start against these homophobes! We know our candidates are viable. …

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