re: introducing myself

You haven't heard from me before. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Nikki Budzinski For Congress]( Hey {NAME}, it's Michelle from Nikki’s Finance Team. You haven't heard from me before, so I wanted to introduce myself and explain a little bit about my job and my role on this ultra-competitive campaign. As a member of the Finance Team, the majority of my job is to make sure we’re on track to hit our goals. I want to make sure you know this: Each fundraising goal, whether weekly, month, or quarterly, is NOT arbitrary or made up. We set clear benchmarks to judge whether or not we'll be able to afford expensive TV ads, Facebook and social media ads, campaign yard signs, stamps for a mailer, and of course, a voter outreach team here on the ground in IL-13. I don't think I have to tell you how important it is — especially in a Red-to-Blue swing-district like this — that we need to contact and persuade enough voters to win this race. That’s why hitting our goals is so important. [Here’s a real look at where we stand on our latest digital fundraising goal:]( [Our latest digital fundraising goal]( If we don’t hit our goal for our budget and plan, that means we have to make cuts. That means less staff, less phone calls made, less doors knocked, less yard signs, less voters contacted. [We’re doing everything we can to win this race, and I know Nikki truly appreciates your support. So as a member of the Finance Team, I'm asking you for $3 today to help us hit our goal in time. What do you say? Can we count on you to chip in?]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [CONTRIBUTE $3 »]( [CONTRIBUTE $7 »]( [Or a custom donation »]( Thank you, Michelle Young Nikki’s Finance Team Paid for by Nikki For Congress [P.O. Box 5171, Springfield, IL 62705](#) [www.nikkiforcongress.com](#) Democrat Nikki Budzinski is running for Congress in Illinois' 13th District. This district is currently in Republican hands, and is by far one of the most competitive in the entire country. Nikki has spent her life fighting for workers and working families by strengthening unions nationwide, and she was instrumental in passing a $15 minimum wage in Illinois while working as a senior advisor for Governor JB Pritzker. Most recently, Nikki served in President Biden's administration in the office that implemented the American Rescue Plan. Nikki believes in the American Dream and will bring people together to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class so families have a shot to get ahead. Please, consider making a [one-time contribution by clicking here](. Or, to make the most powerful lasting impact and elect progressive Democrat Nikki Budzinski, make a [monthly sustaining contribution by clicking here](. [Click here]( to receive fewer emails. [Click here]( to update your information. Click here to [unsubscribe](. [Donate Monthly to Elect Nikki Budzinski »]( [Donate Just One Time »](