Nonprofit Missionary Podcast with Ken McQuiller

What documents do you need for a nonprofit grant application? Start by organizing your IRS determination letter, financial records, organizational and project budgets, board list, and funding sources. Then prepare supporting materials that help a funder understand your work. In episode two of Movement to Momentum, Ken McQuiller of Nonprofit Missionary walks through 10 grant attachments, explains w...

God sees you, even when no one else seems to. In this teaching from Genesis 16, we examine Hagar, the first person recorded in Scripture to give God a name. Hagar was a servant caught in a painful situation she did not create. When she ran into the wilderness, the angel of the Lord met her there. She responded by calling Him “El Roi,” the God who sees. In this episode, Kenneth McQuiller explores w...

What is a good grant-writing success rate? The answer may be lower than you think. In this episode, Kenneth McQuiller of Nonprofit Missionary explains how nonprofit leaders should evaluate grant success rates, using a baseball batting average to put the numbers into perspective. An elite baseball player may only get a hit three times out of ten. Grant writing works similarly: rejection is part of...

AI can help write a grant draft, organize information, and save your nonprofit valuable time. But it cannot replace the things that make your organization truly effective. In this episode of the Smarter Nonprofit Series, Kenneth McQuiller explains four things AI can never replace: your relationships, your organization’s direction, your institutional knowledge, and the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn: Wh...

AI can help your nonprofit write stronger grant applications, but only when you give it accurate information, clear direction, and meaningful human oversight. In this episode of the Smarter Nonprofit Series, Ken McQuiller shares five practical ways faith-based nonprofits can use AI to improve grant writing. You will learn how to create a reliable source of truth, maintain consistency across applic...

Most nonprofit leaders are overwhelmed by tasks that pull them away from the people they are called to serve. In this episode, I share six practical ways I use AI to save time, strengthen my work, and stay focused on the mission. As a grant writer, nonprofit leader, associate pastor, business owner, husband, and father, I have learned that AI works best when it supports human thinking and relation...

Is your nonprofit using AI without clear ethical guardrails? Discover seven AI risks every nonprofit leader should understand—and three practical steps for protecting your people, mission, information, and credibility. In this episode of the Smarter Nonprofit series, Ken McQuiller explores how nonprofits can benefit from artificial intelligence without surrendering human judgment or compromising o...

Most nonprofit leaders do not have a funding problem—they have a capacity problem. When donor follow-up, grant tracking, emails, data collection, marketing, finances, and meeting notes all depend on you, the mission slows down and burnout speeds up. In Episode 2 of Smarter Nonprofit, Ken McQuiller shares seven tasks your nonprofit should stop doing manually. You will learn what to automate first,...

What free tools are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits? In Episode 1 of Smarter, Not Harder, nonprofit consultant Kenneth McQuiller breaks down 10 free or discounted tools that can help nonprofit organizations save money, improve fundraising, strengthen marketing, and operate more efficiently. You’ll learn about: Google Workspace for Nonprofits Google Ad Grants—up to $10,000 per month in search adv...

What can the widow’s oil in 2 Kings 4 teach us about fundraising? More than you might think. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, Ken McQuiller examines 2 Kings 4:1–7 and uncovers five practical lessons for faith-based nonprofit leaders: Use what is already in your hand. Use your existing network. Do the work of fundraising. Stop placing artificial limits on what God can provide. B...

Got a mission God placed on your heart, but not sure how to turn it into something sustainable? In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, we wrap up the Mission to Movement series by breaking down the three things every faith-based nonprofit needs to grow from an idea into a real movement: identity, simplicity, and consistency. We talk about why your name matters less than who you are a...

Thinking about starting a faith-based nonprofit? Before you file that 501(c)(3), there are five foundational systems you need in place — and getting them right will make your organization more fundable and sustainable from day one. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, Ken McQuiller breaks down the five things every nonprofit founder needs before filing: a clear mission statement, a...

Before you spend a single dollar on paperwork, watch this. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, host Kemah Quiller walks through 5 critical questions every faith-based founder needs to answer before filing a 501(c)(3). Getting clarity now will save you time, money, and a lot of headaches later. What you will learn: How to define the specific problem your nonprofit is solving Why "h...

Most nonprofit founders make the mistake of chasing grants before they are ready. In this episode, Ken McQuiller of Nonprofit Missionary breaks down why clarity, evidence, and community relationships must come before grant funding, and what steps to take first so your organization is actually grant-ready.

Why structure isn't the enemy of Spirit-led ministry — it's the key to sustaining it. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, Ken McQuiller (founder of Nonprofit Missionary) breaks down why faith-based nonprofits and churches must build intentional organizational structure if they want their mission to outlast them. Drawing from Scripture (1 Corinthians, David, Moses, Jesus), real-wor...

Episode Title: How to Start a Faith-Based Nonprofit | From Mission to Movement Episode Description: Are you feeling called to start a faith-based nonprofit but don’t know where to begin? In this episode, Ken McQuiller of Nonprofit Missionary shares three things every faith-based nonprofit founder needs to know before launching. He talks about why the strongest missions are often rooted in personal...

Are you applying for grants but getting rejected — or worse, hearing nothing at all? The problem might not be your writing. In this episode, Ken McQuiller of Nonprofit Missionary breaks down the 4 most common grant-writing mistakes that keep faith-based nonprofits from getting the funding they deserve. You'll learn: Why chasing random grants wastes your time (and what to do instead) How to build r...

AI is changing fast, and nonprofits need to keep up. In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, host Ken McQuiller breaks down practical, actionable ways faith-based nonprofits and churches can use AI tools in 2026 to save time, automate administrative tasks, and stay mission-focused without replacing the human element. What you will learn in this episode: How to use ChatGPT and custom G...

Did you know the Bible has a lot to say about fundraising? In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, Ken McQuiller breaks down Luke 9:10-17 — Jesus feeding the 5,000 — and pulls out four powerful fundraising principles every faith-based nonprofit leader needs to hear. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify and clearly articulate your organization's need using data and statistics...

Most faith-based nonprofits think they need a grant writer — but what they actually need is a plan. In this episode, Ken McQuiller, founder of Nonprofit Missionary, breaks down why randomly applying for grants isn't working, why stewardship matters more than cash flow, and how you can jumpstart your funding strategy starting today. 🚀 Ready to jumpstart your grant writing? Book your $97 Grant Fund...

Thanks for tuning in to the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, where we give you the funding tools so that you can make a greater impact on the Kingdom of God. If you need more in-depth support, schedule a meeting with me at nonprofitmissionary.com. Questions? Email me at nonprofitmissionary@gmail.com . Thank you! Things to avoid with board members   00:00 Introduction 01:02 Things to Avoid with Board...

How to Recruit & Retain Strong Nonprofit Board Members (That Actually Show Up) Recruiting board members is hard. Keeping them engaged is even harder. In this video, we break down how to recruit the right nonprofit board members—and how to retain them long-termwithout burnout, awkward conversations, or unclear expectations. You’ll learn: How to identify the right people for your board (not just...

Creating Inclusive Cultures: Faith Clark on Building Bridges in Nonprofits In this episode of the Nonprofit Missionary Podcast, Kenneth interviews Faith Clark, an expert in organizational culture and inclusion. Faith shares her personal journey and insights into creating inclusive environments within small businesses and nonprofits, emphasizing the importance of addressing both big and small diffe...