[Lnc-business] A Rally Cry to all LNC Members

[Steven Nekhaila]

Just say the word, and I'll work on making some time for us to connect!

In Liberty,

Steven Nekhaila
Region 2 Representative
Libertarian National Committee

Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
"Those without power cannot defend freedom"

On 2020-03-18 11:53 AM, Tara DeSisto via Lnc-business wrote:
> Dear LNC Members,
> 
> So life has changed quite a bit. Along the already rigid, rigged and
> impossible rules of the road we are finding barriers that appear to be
> impassable for the time being. I personally am encouraged by how many
> Libertarians are reaching out to me worried about the party and want to 
> be
> a part of protecting it at this time. As a new member of the 
> Libertarian
> Community, it is great to see that there is a real desire to roll up
> sleeves, adapt to the challenges at hand and do the tedious work 
> associated
> with fundraising. As the convention question hangs over our head and 
> state
> conventions are being pushed off, party members are looking to find 
> their
> new community normal. Leadership will be critical to keeping the party
> collected and this is why I am reaching out today.
> 
> 
> 
> Working to implement strategies takes a lot of time developing
> technological capacity and training. I have been working to get our 
> team
> trained up on processes and they have been rocking it. I have also been
> working the phones on call time with both Nick and Dan several times a 
> week
> to make sure we are connecting with important and often neglected 
> donors
> that we had lost or were on the brink of losing.
> 
> 
> 
> Having gotten that program up and running smoothly, I would now like to
> work more with LNC members to target communities regionally. So many 
> donors
> and members have questions and even if there are no answers, they are
> finding it reassuring to connect with Libertarian leadership to at 
> least
> understand complexities at a higher level.  To have these one-on-one
> conversations makes them feel valued as members and promotes giving.
> 
> 
> 
> There are many reasons to give to the party right now. We will most
> certainly continue fighting for deregulation and slashing red tape for
> medical professionals. We will continue to tirelessly advocate against
> government interference into small business and free market solutions 
> as
> social distancing continues to be required. We have a great opportunity 
> to
> lead on homeschooling support for parents who are unprepared and
> overwhelmed. Ballot Access is in even more dire straits than before 
> Corona
> hit and will now be fought hard on a legal front in dozens of states
> simultaniously. All of these reasons are great reasons to support the 
> party
> of Liberty. As we see drastic market shifts we need to make sure that
> giving is still a priority for those who value these strengths.
> 
> 
> 
>  My challenge is that there are many of you and only one of me (two
> actually, now that I have Bekah trained up). I am asking at this time 
> for
> you to reach out to me. If you can find 2 consecutive hours a week, I 
> would
> be thrilled to work with you doing call time in your region. For those 
> of
> you At Large, we have targeted strategies that we can work with you on 
> as
> well. The lines are hot as people are home. Our rate of conversations 
> are
> up and we can really capitalize on this opportunity to connect. These
> conversations are important to you as well as you will learn how
> Libertarian families and individuals are being affected and it will
> certainly make you a better advocate for your constituency.
> 
> 
> 
> Please reach back to me via email and let me know if and when you have 
> time
> to give to fundraising. Bekah and I will be happy to work with you and 
> find
> something that can work with your schedule. We are looking forward to
> working with you and making sure that we keep the party strong and 
> united
> on keeping Liberty valued across the country. The Libertarian message 
> could
> not be more important now.
> 
> 
> 
> I hope that you are all in good health and am excited to reconnect with
> each of you.
> 
> Tara DeSisto
> Director of Development
> Libertarian Party
> 
> It's generous Libertarians like you who keep us growing! Please 
> consider
> giving today. <https://www.lp.org/donate/>
> 
> *It always seems impossible, until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela.*