THEY'RE PLANNING AHEAD

Dear Lucas,

2011 is right around the corner, and that means one thing: time to hit the ground running. We've got a lot of work before us, and you can bet we're gearing up for the challenges ahead: we have six pro-choice Democratic women in the Senate coming up for re-election in 2012; we're digging deep to find every opportunity to make gains in the House; and, critically, we're investing in our ever-growing EMILY's List community -- because we depend on you for everything we do.

I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you -- you are why we were able to fill 100 seats in the House and Senate with pro-choice Democratic women in our history. You are why we were able to re-elect all of our pro-choice Democratic women senators this last cycle. You are why we were able to elect five new women of color to the House. In a cycle as tough as they come, you came through -- and I'm asking for your continued support so we have the building blocks for future success.

Click here to make your year-end gift right now -- your donation will give us the resources needed to meet these challenges head-on. If you give by midnight on December 31, a generous donor will match your gift dollar-for-dollar.

I don't have to tell you: the stakes are high, and we'll need every resource possible.

• The progressive community depends on the renowned EMILY's List training program to help pro-choice Democratic women build winning campaigns.
• Our political team is ready to recruit exciting up-and-comers and take advantage of emerging opportunities.
• We're not letting our guard down for one moment with the radical new GOP Congress -- we will be relentless watchdogs of Boehner and his cronies as they try to roll back our rights and turn back our progress.
• Women voters are critical to Democratic victories -- we are focusing on research to give us insight into how to mobilize this essential voting bloc to the polls to elect more Democrats.

Make a contribution that will help us tackle these critical issues before our deadline at midnight on December 31, and your impact will be doubled by a generous EMILY's List member who will match your donation.

We have our work cut out for us, but with the help of the EMILY's List community, I know we can accomplish all of this and more. Your support made all the difference this last year -- and I know you'll be a part of the important initiatives we have planned for 2011.

I want to thank you so much for being a part of our community. I wish you and your family the happiest of holidays.

Take care,

Stephanie Schriock
President