Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

On today's episode, Mary answers the question, "Should I give a year-end gift to my donors? If so, what should I give them?" In this episode you'll hear: What gifts work (and what don't) How to get your gifts donated so your donor's donation doesn't pay for gifts New gift ideas for 2022 and more! If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacadem...

On today's episode, Mary answers the question, "If I can only do two things at the end of the year, what should I do to maximize my year-end giving?" In this episode you'll hear: How to take action before December 31st What two things should I do (with a bonus third if you have the time!) What key elements should I include in my year-end appeal If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend,...

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks, What are some strategies for ministries serving in closed countries? It's hard enough to raise funds, but then add all the challenges of working in a religiously hostile environment to the mix. In this episode you'll hear: How to raise funds when you can't tell 100% of the full story. How do I still communicate with my donors without s...

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks, "What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of direct mail fundraising for ministry nonprofits?" Paying for postage and mailing may feel like a waste of your time and resources, but Mary gives you the four primary reasons why direct mail (snail mail) is still so effective. In this episode you'll hear: In the world we live in today, wh...

On today's episode, Mary brings in a special guest to answer today's listener question who asks, "I don't know anyone who is fully funded! Could you help me?" When a student joins Fully Funded Academy, they get access to our Fully Funded Checklist document. In it we ask our students to do a brief exercise where they reach out to 2-3 missionaries (or organizations) who are fully funded and ask them...

In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. KC asks... "I have been in full-time missions work for 23 years and am in the process of starting a new ministry geared toward women in missions with a colleague. We are starting from scratch and could really use some guidance. Could you give us some expert input?" In this episode you'll hear... Four different ways to set up your ministry Two...

Join us for today's conversation with campus missionary, Kim Boley, as we take a deep dive into how she went from a volunteer to paid missionary. She talks about how she went from supporting her husband in his role as the director to becoming the co-director and finding her voice in the support raising process. Kim shares: How to avoid confusion when you do ministry with a spouse. How to speak fro...

An annual campaign includes the funds raised to provide for the cost of operational funds of a ministry, organization, or individual raising support. Annual giving is a MUST for anyone raising funds. We cannot rely on monthly support alone. Give your donors the option to choose how they want to give and start your planning today. In this episode you'll hear... The three reasons why every missionar...

Before online giving, it was extremely difficult to raise funds through recurring gifts. Today, monthly giving is easier than ever and there is no better time to start your monthly campaign than right now. In this episode you'll hear... The three reasons why every ministry needs a monthly giving campaign. The challenges to consider when starting a monthly campaign. How to start your monthly giving...

In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. Jim asks... "How do I bring on new donors as I continue to do ministry at 68 years old." The myth that is often spread by the retirement industry is that people should retire at 65. Does that mean that ministry leaders should as well? In this episode you'll hear... Why older ministry leaders are actually better fundraisers than their younger c...

Fundraising isn't just about raising money – it's about teambuilding, inviting others in and yes, not going it alone. Traditional support raising training encourages you to create a list of names and one-by-one invite them in. Our FREEDOM framework encourages you to do the opposite. Don't create a list of donor prospect names, create a list of prospective advisory team members. Releasing yourself...

How to attract new donors is one of the most frustrating parts of support raising and fundraising. In today's episode, Mary helps you to overcome the frustration with 10 ways to attract in new donors. Take the time to listen in and start implementing these ideas. They include... Setting a donor goal (how many donors do you WANT, not how many do you NEED) Creating your ideal donor on paper Building...

Today, Mary takes on the question: "How do I raise support when I'm in transition?" Some of the key areas we discuss are: How do you communicate your transition to your donors What is a mission and vision statement and do you need one for you and your ministry work How long should your mission and vision statement be What are your donors thinking when you ask them to give How can you identify whet...

Small is the new big! It's easy to think we need a huge network or inside connections with influential people to support our work, but that's far from true. Jump into this episode with Mary Valloni as she shares how to raise more funds even if you have a smaller network.

Happy New Year! In this episode, Mary takes you inside the thought process of wealthy donors and why they support you (or don't).

On Tuesday December 14th at 3pm ET, we are hosting a free online training and you're invited! Register here » Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022 Tuesday December 14th 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT A few things we'll cover: Easy-to-implement ideas for fundraising in 2022 How to incorporate online and email fundraising in 2022 (things have changed) and so much more If you can't make it liv...

It's Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and on this episode Mike Kim shares a short (and hopefully sweet) message on practicing gratitude. You'll learn why "new horizons" are great for setting goals but lousy for tracking them, and how practicing gratitude instead can help you really step into the progress you've made wherever you are. Episode Resource: The Five Minute Journal »

In this episode, Mike and Mary discuss a listener question:   Have you noted any particular challenges for minority missionaries or church planters and how did you help them overcome them?   Here are the cliff notes:   Mike shares his experience as a minority in the United States Every culture has different values that have to be taken into consideration Acknowledge what community God is calling y...

Mike and Mary dig into one of Mike's clients, Elim Bible Institute and College, and discuss how they can attract more students. Most organizations and businesses struggle with the same things:   Knowing who they are communicating to Strategizing around their specific recruiting season Highlighting what they want to be known for WIIFM (What's In It For Me)   This episode helps recruiters and fundra...

Today, Mike and Mary field a listener question:  "Do you have any advice on rebuilding rapport after poorly raising support?" A sneak peek of the episode: How to address concerns and apologize if needed What it means to build a campfire around what you share Why following a cookie cutter approach when raising support is not the answer (despite what you've been taught) Note: This episode was record...

Eric Peoples is the lead pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has done significant work in missions throughout South and Central America, as well as Europe. He ministers frequently overseas and pioneered various mission initiatives through the context of a local church, taking teams of members on short-term trips to revitalize communities and strengthen churches.    In this interview, E...

Kelly Baader lives in Switzerland and serves as a mentor to Christian marketplace leaders across the world.  Here are some of the things Kelly touches on: The 5 invisible areas that affect your life and business Switching the discussion from how much you want to make to how much you want to give Inviting Jesus to your business meetings How giving and receiving are emotional things and we have diff...

Kent Sanders is a former college professor turned ghostwriter and writing coach. Kent believes nothing is more powerful than a written story and that books are one of the few forms of magic we have left. In this episode we talk about: Why it's important to help others with writing and storytelling Why storytelling is vital and how it's the way God communicates with us How to get started writing on...