Urgent update re: Obama's announcement:

The Democratic Unity Fund is a crucial resource in the fight to defeat Donald Trump and his Republican allies down the ballot -- but it's only as strong as we make it.

Before South Carolina Democrats start voting on Saturday -- the same day as our critical FEC deadline -- I need you to read about the importance of the Democratic Unity Fund and then donate $7 to fund the infrastructure that our future nominee and candidates down the ticket will use to defeat Trump and the GOP. The Democratic Unity Fund, an effort announced by President Obama back in May, addresses key concerns regarding our eventual nominee in their fight to beat Trump: This historic primary process has been thorough and long. Democratic candidates have spent months spreading their message of progress across the country. Our party can't afford for our future nominee to burn out once the general election starts. The Democratic Unity Fund is the key to ensuring that doesn't happen. Trump has been fundraising and campaigning tirelessly since his inauguration. He's spent millions on advertisements, staffing, and rallies before the general election has even started. The Democratic Unity Fund helps bridge this resource gap and ensures our nominee gets a head start. No matter who our nominee is, they're going to need a groundswell of support to combat Trump's incumbency advantage. We'll need to unite and mobilize millions of people to the polls on November 3. The Democratic Unity Fund can make that happen -- and so far, over 87,557 people have shown their support for the fund. Unfortunately, our records show that you haven't yet donated to support the tools, organizers, and more that our nominee and candidates down the ticket need to beat Trump and the GOP. As we get closer to selecting our eventual nominee, it's becoming increasingly urgent that we fully support the Democratic Unity Fund, which is why I'm asking: Will you make your first $7 gift to the Democratic Unity Fund ahead of Saturday's FEC deadline? DONATE: $7 DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 Donate another amount The Democratic Unity Fund is a crucial resource in the fight to defeat Donald Trump and his Republican allies down the ballot -- but it's only as strong as we make it. Right now, before the South Carolina primary and ahead of Saturday's crucial deadline, is a great time to invest in our future nominee and Democrats nationwide. Make your first $7 donation to the Democratic Unity Fund before Saturday's deadline. No matter who our nominee is, they'll need your support against Trump. Your support means so much, Seema Seema Nanda Chief Executive Officer Democratic National Committee If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you'd only like to receive our most important messages, sign up to receive less email. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.