If you're feeling uncomfortable about asking people for money, you're not alone. Fundraising is one of the biggest mental blocks for new candidates, especially those from underrepresented communities who might not have grown up in wealthy circles or political families.

Feeling uncomfortable doesn't mean you're bad at fundraising—it means you're human. But once you understand what fundraising really is and why it matters, you can move past the discomfort and start building the financial support you need to win.