Kelly Fleming

My career in fundraising began through my work in public service. I interned for a U.S. Senator and for a governor, doing constituent services, and I also worked at the State Capitol in Colorado. That experience is really how I got involved in fundraising. I'm really event specialized - I do a lot of events, I've done galas before, I've done house parties, and all of the above. My typical day involves a lot of meetings with my clients. Right now I'm doing a ballot measure, so I'm updating finance plans, compiling fundraising goals, working with digital teams for digital fundraising, doing call time with the principal, and organizing finance committees as well. One of my most notable achievements was when I worked in Missouri during the 2024 cycle. Me and the finance team raised $23 million in the 2024 cycle, with over a million dollars raised through events. I've been fortunate to have great mentors along the way - my friend Amy has mentored me, and I've been involved with electing women for quite a while and found good connections through there. My friends Jay and Emily have also helped me with connections, and I've had a lot of positive connections through my Virginia work as well. What inspired me to get into this field is that I just want to make a difference. I like to work for good people, get good people elected. And I think being a woman in a male-dominated field is especially meaningful.