2ndDivisionVet might know a thing or two about this.
Its much simpler than you might think: I ASK for the money!! Thats it! I use a Whos Who (there are various versions) from the library. Look up the phone numbers and call them. The people listed in those have their political affiliation listed. I call Republicans and Independents. I also go to political blogs and put a contribution link in comments. Thats how I raised a little over $40,000 for Fred...