I’m writing today to announce a $5,000 fundraising drive to support the work of FL NOW. Our goal is to raise this amount between now and December 1, Giving Tuesday. Your generosity
keeps FL NOW strong, responsive, and able to do the work our members expect from us.

I know you receive many donation requests, including from National NOW, but we limit our appeals to once a quarter. Please visit https://flnow.org/donate/ to donate.

FL NOW receives only a small portion of your membership dues, and those rebates amount to less than $12 per member per year. They don’t cover our operating budget or the programs our members expect from FL NOW. Donations are essential to keeping FL NOW running and ensuring we can pay our expenses.

Why We’re Asking You

FL NOW is a statewide organization with board members spread across Florida. Unlike local chapters, we don’t have a single community to draw from for fundraising events. We rely on you, our members and friends, to keep FL NOW strong. We’re asking you to reach into your purse, wallet, or pocket and give what you can. Every contribution matters. Truly. We will track updates by filling in the heart above and send regular updates throughout November. If you set up a recurring donation at $10/month or greater, you will receive a FL NOW purple and yellow scarf, a symbol of solidarity and feminist pride.

What Your Donation Supports
These are the basic expenses that allow FL NOW to
function, organize, and advocate statewide:

• Supporting Chapters. We support Chapters through FL NOW events, providing rack cards, Chapter Chats, FL NOW PAC Endorsements, etc. Since some of our Chapters are struggling, we need to support them in more ways.
• Paying for Membership in statewide coalitions. FL NOW is a member of coalitions that support its work on issues affecting women, such as Floridians for Reproductive Freedom (FRF), State Voices for FL. It is critical for FL NOW to be seen as a member, sponsor, or partner in areas connected to women. We are looking to extend these partnerships with more organizations that are considering the needs and rights of women.
• A fair contract for our lobbyist. Our lobbyist hasn’t received an increase in more than five years, despite the rising cost of living. She is respected across Tallahassee, represents us powerfully, and personally escorts members who come to the Capitol.
• Administrative essentials. Our email system, website, and other core tools require ongoing licensing and support. These are the backbone of our communications and organizing.
• Getting to Tallahassee. Funds raised in excess of our 2026 budget needs will be used to support getting members to Tallahassee in 2027.

Please Give Today
Your support ensures that FL NOW can continue to advocate, organize, and lead across Florida. We are deeply grateful for any contribution you can make at
https://flnow.org/donate.

Thank you for your commitment to FL NOW and to the future we are building together.

With appreciation,
Julie Kent, President of FL NOW