Hello,

This is Mark Surman. I'm the executive director and president of Mozilla Foundation.

In just a moment, I'm going to ask you to make a financial contribution to Mozilla. But first, let me explain to you why making a donation today is so important.

Today is Giving Tuesday – a global day of generosity, where millions of people dig deep to donate to important causes. It’s a day that encourages us to help create the future we want to see.

For the last 25 years, the Mozilla community has come together to reclaim the internet. We share a hope in a future in which irresponsible tech companies are held to account. A future where our online privacy is respected. A future with trustworthy AI. And a future where Mozilla continues to provide a platform for action, ideas and responsible technology.

No one individual, organisation or company can reclaim the internet on their own. It will only happen if we act together. Mozilla is focused on just this: building the movement of people, organisations and companies committed to reshaping how the internet impacts our lives.

Now, here’s where I get to the ask that I mentioned before. We set an ambitious goal of raising $250,000 USD in contributions from the Mozilla community by midnight tonight. And as of right now, we are still a little short of that goal. That is why I'm asking you directly:

Will you donate $25 to Mozilla? Your gift today will help us reach our goal and build the movement to reclaim the internet.

For so many of us, it can feel like we’ve lost control of how the internet affects our lives. That’s why in 2024, we’ll be encouraging the Mozilla community — and the whole world — to reclaim the internet by:

• Choosing secure products that protect their privacy. People need to have the choice about what information they share, and the power to say if, how, and where that information can be used.
• Taking action to challenge irresponsible tech companies. Few companies are motivated to simply do the right thing – the public must hold them accountable, and we are proud to be the platform where that happens.
• Building a future where we protect the internet as a public resource – together.

All of this work is possible, but only if all of us in the Mozilla community can come together. That’s why reaching our $250,000 USD goal by midnight tonight is so important. That is why I am asking you directly:

Please donate $25 to Mozilla. Your donation will help reach our goal tonight, build our movement to reclaim the internet, and create a better future online.

I am so proud to be part of the Mozilla community, alongside you and millions of others protecting the internet. Thank you for everything that you do.

Mark Surman
Mozilla