Typical candidates rely on big corporate donors and influencers to fund their campaign. Candidates often form a finance committee made up of the who’s who of the corporate class who bring in huge sums of money from those at the top.
In return, candidates advance the agenda of their donors. And too often, our politics are decided by a handful of corporations which back the candidates who will cozy up to their interests. That’s how we get a government that sympathizes more with corporate interests than with the needs of everyday Americans.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is not a typical candidate. He is running for President to end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power. To do that, we have to start by flipping the script on the way our campaign is funded.
That’s why we are proud to launch the Grassroots Finance Committee. This is a historic, people-powered movement to fund Mr. Kennedy’s campaign for President where we are asking everyday Americans to commit to raising funds for this campaign.
We are relying on a truly grassroots fundraising model because we don’t want the corporations to decide who the next President is. We want you–the people–to decide.
But, we need your help.
What is the Grassroots Finance Committee?
The Grassroots Finance Committee is our movement of dedicated Team Kennedy supporters and volunteers who have all made a pledge to raise funds in their communities. We are relying on everyday people to help fund this campaign!
Each new member of the Grassroots Finance Committee pledges to raise $1,000 from your community by the quarterly deadlines of September 30th and December 31st, . You can hold events in your community, email your friends, or post on social media to reach your goal. We will provide you with guidance and support every step of the way.
This effort is not just about raising funds. It’s also about building capacity and community. Built into this program is a way to connect with other supporters in your region. And the Grassroots Finance Committee is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in your community and show the world the strength and commitment of Mr. Kennedy’s supporters.
Fundraising is not just about having the resources to run a campaign. Strong fundraising sends a signal to the country about the strength of our movement.
Join the Grassroots Finance Committee today!
What is my goal?
We are asking all members of the Grassroots Fundraising Committee to commit to raising $1,000 by the quarterly deadlines of September 30, 2023 and December 31st, 2023.
How do I raise money?
Fundraising is new territory for a lot of people! We want to make sure you have the tools you need to be set up for success. We’ve created a robust toolkit to help you which can be found in resources.
If you have any questions contact [email protected].
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