The Fundraising Hurdle

Our Emerge Kentucky class has just completed the fourth session and each one truly gets better and better. We have a class of twenty-four phenomenal women who are encouragers and supports of each other's efforts without reservation. I continue to be inspired and energized by these women who are following their passions and callings to serve.

Our May class was Fundraising and I must admit that I had quite a bit of trepidation as I thought of what the day might bring. We received outstanding training from true experts and were given the tools to enter into that "scary" place of fundraising. Since I am not currently running for office, I used what I'd learned to raise dollars for Emerge KY. In a few short minutes, I raised $125.00 and received a pledge for additional dollars! Wow! I did it. My first fundraising experience was a success!

As in previous classes, I once again I walked away with new skills and "ah-ha" moments. The most important one was simply this: If you believe in your mission and have a solid message, making "the ask" is the next logical step.

Dwinelva Z. Zackery

Emerge Kentucky

Class of 2010