feedback for {NAME} — directly from the partners

Want to know one major thing that Groundwork does that most other funders do not? We provide wrap-around support to every single one of our grantees. What the heck does “wrap-around support” mean? Good question. It means that when you become a Groundwork Grantee, we do more than just write a check – we work overtime to help you access the trainings, mentorship, digital assets and other key resources that building a sustainable organization requires. [Groundwork Project] Want to know one major thing that Groundwork does that most other funders do not? We provide wrap-around support to every single one of our grantees. What the heck does “wrap-around support” mean? Good question. It means that when you become a Groundwork Grantee, we do more than just write a check – we work overtime to help you access the trainings, mentorship, digital assets and other key resources that building a sustainable organization requires. We do this because we’ve heard directly from our partners since day one: it’s not just money that is scarce for organizers in our states. It’s access to a lot of the progressive “capacity building” opportunities that those of us in bluer states take for granted. We’ll dig into that more below... But first, I’m reaching out to you to help us expand these efforts — this Friday is our FIRST quarterly deadline of 2023 and the resources in the door will be put toward wrap-around support for our grantees. [Your help makes this work possible, will you join us and donate now?]( Now, let’s dive in… here are the elements that make up our wrap-around support: ➡️ Capital: Multi-year, unrestricted operating grants for organizers and mini-grants for short-term, project based work. ➡️ Community: Access to like-minded progressive organizers from across the country who understand the unique challenges – and opportunities – of working in “red” states. ➡️ Capacity: Training, mentoring, and 1:1 support on things like fundraising and budget management, volunteer recruitment and retention, communications strategy, data management, social media and more. I know “wrap-around support” can sound jargon-y, but think of it this way – if you were to start an organization tomorrow around something you’re really passionate about, what would you need? Money, yes. But you’d also need to know how to file the appropriate paperwork with the IRS, how to build a budget, how to onboard staff and think about things like health care and other benefits. You’d need to know how to set up a website, how to develop a logo, how to start communicating to people about your cause. We want the organizers we support to have as much time as possible to do the real work, out in their community, so we do what we can to help them figure all this other stuff out. As I hinted above, a key part of our 2023 strategic plans involves deepening this wrap-around support. Julia and I have crunched the numbers, and we have a budget gap of $50,000 to put our hopes and our partners’ feedback into operation. [That’s why I am personally reaching out to you. We know there is no time to waste, {NAME} donate now.]( Thank you so much for sharing our vision, Joe --------------------------------------------------------------- Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded. [CONTRIBUTE]( Individual contributions will be allocated as follows: $5,000 per calendar year to a bank account that operates as a Federal PAC, and the remainder to the Non-Contribution Account of our PAC. --------------------------------------------------------------- We want to respect your boundaries while keeping you informed. Too many emails? Instead of unsubscribing, check out our [Email Lite Program](. We will only send you the most important messages each month. [Sign up for Email Lite here.]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. Paid for by Groundwork Project, www.groundworkproject.com, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Groundwork Project 124 Washington Street, Suite 101 Foxboro, MA 02035 United States