As conservative grassroots patriots … we all hate fundraising. It is essentially all that SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick talks about, and the same goes for RNC Chairwoman Ronna “Romney” McDaniel. They see us all as nothing other than DOLLAR SIGNS … and that is why “real” conservative grassroots patriots hate fundraising … we simply do not want to be like Ronna or Drew!
Yes, we are right about it not “all” being about the money … but like it or not, we do need to LEARN how to fundraise. Think about it, what will we do when patriots take over the SCGOP or the RNC? Do you think those current “establishment” donors are going to stick around and keep giving? Are those “Major Donors” going to keep giving? I can assure you the vast majority will not. How do we expect to pay for the SCGOP headquarters in Columbia? Even if we have an unpaid Chairman … how are we going to pay for the office staff? What about travel, DATA, mailings, etc., etc., etc.? Do we expect the RNC to step in and help? Don’t make us laugh!
So, given all those rhetorical questions … are we supposed to “start” learning to fundraise once patriots take over the SCGOP?
NO … WE MUST START NOW!
SCGOP “RINO” Club?
SCGOP “RINO” CLUB: As background, the current RINO “establishment” SCGOP leadership has their “Elephant Club” (HERE). It cost $120 (Bronze), $240 (Silver), $480 (Gold) or $960 (Chairman’s Circle) / year. You can make monthly payments as well of $10, $20, $40 or $80 respectively. And just as an FYI, per Drew McKissick at the December 13th SCGOP State Executive Committee meeting, those prices are going up … you know, inflation.
And how many SCGOP Elephant Club members are there? Currently only about 1,500 donors … in a state with a population of 5.4 million.
1,500
SCGOP Major Donors? And the SCGOP Elephant Club is only part of the equation. There are also “major” donors … the $20,000, $40,000 & $50,000 per year donors that Drew prides himself on. Let me assure you, nobody will give you $50,000 without some expectation … so maybe this is why SC is the most liberal red state in the nation!!!
Plus … consider the funding from Lindsey Graham & Tim Scott. They raise tens of millions … but we don’t see any of it at the grassroots level or even the County GOP level … at least not for the America FIRST counties.
WE CAN’T WAIT!
We can’t wait until May 2025 … for the #ReOrg2025 SCGOP State Convention to “start” growing our donor base. If we do, we will waste the first two years trying to pay the bills. We have to hit the ground rolling … DAY#1!!!
I can personally assure you, standard operating procedure for the RINO “establishment” is to leave the bank accounts EMPTY for the new guys. It has happened in other states (Colorado & Michigan) as America FIRST Patriots took over those state parties … and it has happened in counties right here in South Carolina as America FIRST Patriots took over locally.
We don’t want to think about “fundraising” … and as we have experienced with the Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) when we voted out the RINO “establishment” in 2021, there is no “sugar daddy” that is going to step in and write big checks. Know that we are going to have to do this on our own if we want remain true to the grassroots agenda.
$5, $10, $20 on a monthly basis … whatever amount … is it worth it to #SaveAMERICA & #SaveSouthCarolina?
[NOTE:In case there were any questions, mySCGOP.com is an all volunteer organization. No one gets paid.]
THOUGHTS? Send us your thoughts and suggestions as we tackle this fundraising challenge going into 2024 and building to #ReOrg2025. It will be here sooner than you know it. team@mySCGOP.com
Together we are making serious change. Do we really want to scare the RINOs? Show them we know how to fundraise and they will know their days are numbered.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeff Davis is co-founder of mySCGOP.com. Jeff is a ’89 graduate of The Citadel and in 1993 received his Law/MBA from USC. A tax attorney / CPA licensed in Georgia, Jeff is an uncompromised school choice advocate for K-12 children with special needs. Originally from Charleston, and having practiced in Atlanta, Jeff and his wife Olga now live in Greenville. Jeff completed his two year term as Greenville County Republican Party Chairman and is currently serving as GCRP State Executive Committeeman.
Acting on knowledge of what is right, rather than remaining passive or choosing comfort, convenience, petty or self-interest over moral conviction drives the true patriots into action.
Watching those knowing a policy or decision would benefit the common good yet witnessing them avoid supporting it due to political pressures or personal gain makes you realize that they were never serious about the mission or in many cases, they got involved for nefarious reasons to begin with.
Failing to do what is right—when you know better—carries spiritual and ethical consequences and requires reflection on whether your political involvement mirrors your understanding of what is good and just.
“To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.“
James 4:17
To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), proverbs 13:4 is a powerful reminder that your efforts are not wasted!
Coffee & Politics – October 10th, 2025 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 3 1/2 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Proverbs 13:4 is a powerful reminder that your efforts are not wasted! Even when immediate results are hard to see, when it feels like your hard work is not producing results, trust that in fact the change is incremental and often requires decades of persistent work by dedicated individuals.
Your years of showing up, whether through grassroots organizing, advocating, educating others, or amplifying contentious voices are laying the foundation for change and the change itself! Just think of those that used to be involved and are not today. Your ability to keep going, sets you apart!
“The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”
Proverbs 13:4
To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), consistency builds integrity … turns values into impact. Sadly we watch fellow patriots “turn” … change their stances, go against those that they should be supporting based on their convictions.
Coffee & Politics – October 3rd, 2025 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Friends, we have been running a weekly Coffee & Politics Meeting out of our Greenville Headquarters for nearly 3 1/2 years now … and it has been a huge hit. It is how we communicate our vision and #Mission to or local Volunteers and Community … and it one way we RECRUIT more people to the MAGA America First movement.
Hearing Video – October 1st, 2025: YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
Senator Richard Cash‘s S323 Sub-Committee Hearing was held today … and it was a full day … 9 HOURS!!! At the end of the day the Pro-Lifer’s appeared to win the argument … but time will tell.
Consistency builds integrity … turns values into impact. Sadly we watch fellow patriots “turn” … change their stances, go against those that they should be supporting based on their convictions.
Why people change? Constantly navigating conflicting views or defending unpopular stances can easily lead to burnout. As we all know, politics can also reward compromise with tangible benefits.
It’s about recognizing these pressures and choosing to prioritize principle over ease, even when it’s hard. Those who steadfastly uphold justice and compassion, refusing to bend under pressure, are the real winners. Their unwavering commitment to doing right, defending the oppressed, and advocating for the vulnerable, creates lasting impact and earns true respect, outshining those who trade integrity for fleeting gains.
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
Isaiah 1:17
To repeat from last Sunday (HERE), when do you set boundaries? While you try to correct the bad behavior with clarity and grace, pay attention to patterns.