FUNDRAISING TO INVEST
Fuel the Fight. Fund the Future.
Building political power takes more than ideas — it takes real investment.
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Under Cole Wilson’s leadership, TCDP will run a smart, aggressive, and inclusive fundraising operation to power organizing, candidate support, and long-term infrastructure.
Break Fundraising Records
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Build on Chairwoman Pooja Sethi’s incredible success.
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Host more frequent, higher-impact events countywide.
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Engage new donors and deepen existing relationships.
Make Fundraising Accessible
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Make events that are open to activists, precinct chairs, and grassroots Democrats.
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Build a Party that everyone feels invested in — and everyone feels part of.
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Ensure regular updates on party operations and strategic programming is provided to major donors and grassroots supporters alike.
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Launch creative drives tied to key local and national Democratic milestones.
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Grow a base of supporters investing $5, $50, or $500 at a time.
Cultivate Major Donors
Maintain long-term partnerships that fund organizing programs and candidate support.
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Personalized Stewardship Plans: Build individual stewardship strategies for top donors, including regular updates, tailored event invitations, and recognition in party communications.
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Impact Reporting: Provide clear, data-driven reports showing how major gifts directly support wins — such as increased voter turnout, flipped precincts, and expanded field operations.
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Recognition and Honors: Offer meaningful, non-material recognition (e.g., honorary titles, annual awards, special acknowledgment at major events) to build loyalty and show appreciation.
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Major Donor Recruitment Events: Organize small, relationship-focused salons or house parties to introduce new potential major donors to the party's mission and leadership in an intimate setting.
Innovate and Diversify
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Launch recurring donor programs tied to specific milestones.
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Create themed events that connect donors directly to the work.
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Expand digital outreach for broader reach.
Invest in What Works
​Every dollar riased will go directly into
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Expanding paid canvassing
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Boosting voter registration outreach
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Supporting Democratic candidates
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Countering GOP disinformation
Blueprint for Success
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425,000 nonvoting Travis County residents are waiting to be mobilized.
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Every vote counts toward flipping Texas, and increasing democratic majorities in city councils and school boards across Travis County.
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Strategic investments = strategic wins.