Story‑Driven Fundraising | Missionary, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups

**Last chance to learn how to start the conversation when you're asking for money at the FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** Ever feel like your fundraising is just… all over the place? You’re trying different things—emails, social media, conversations—but nothing really seems to stick . And honestly? It starts to feel discouraging fast...

** Join the FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn exactly what to say when you ask for money. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** You keep showing up. You send the newsletter. You post the update. You share what God is doing. And still… it feels like crickets. No replies. No comments. No real response. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons donors stop enga...

** Join the FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn exactly what to say when you ask for money. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** Why does fundraising in ministry feel so awkward… even when you know it matters? That pit in your stomach. The second-guessing. The fear that you’re bothering people or asking for something you don’t deserve. In this episode, we’re unpacking...

** Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the ick. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** If your fundraising feels scattered… like you’re doing a little bit of everything but none of it really connects—you’re not alone. Most ministry leaders don’t actually have a clear foundation guiding their messaging. So every email, post, or convers...

** Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the ick. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** You know stories are powerful. Stories of impact. Stories of the people your ministry serves. Stories of how God is moving. But when it’s time to write a donor update or newsletter… your mind suddenly goes blank. In this episode, I share a simple th...

** Struggling with fundraising? Join the free workshop, Fundraise with Confidence , and learn how to start support conversations without feeling pushy or uncomfortable. Save your seat: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** You care about your donors. You genuinely want to love them well and build real relationships with them. But sometimes you’re not sure what that actually looks like. How often sho...

Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the ick. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising Most ministries talk about how to ask for donations . But very few stop to ask a more important question: Who are we actually asking? In this episode, you’ll hear a real live coaching session where we work through identifying Cherilyn's ideal donor f...

** Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the “ick.” In one hour, you’ll learn why fundraising feels so uncomfortable, how to reframe it so it feels honest, and what to say to start the conversation. Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** When someone asks what your ministry does, do you start rambling, listing programs, and hoping it al...

**Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the "ick". Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** Fundraising can feel like the one part of ministry nobody prepared you for. You love the mission. You care deeply about the people you serve. But when it comes time to ask for support, something feels awkward, uncomfortable, or even a lit...

**Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the "ick". Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** If you feel like you’re running out of people to ask for donations, this episode breaks down a smarter approach to ministry fundraising. Instead of chasing random supporters, you’ll learn how to attract ideal donors who already care deepl...

**Join my FREE Fundraise with Confidence Workshop and learn how to ask for money without the "ick". Save your spot: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** Fundraising still makes you feel icky. Tight chest. Rewritten emails. That subtle shame when you ask for support. In this episode, I’m talking about where that feeling actually comes from—and why it doesn’t have to stay. We’ll walk throug...

What if what you're saying to your supporters/donors is actually turning them away? The words you use matter- so let's break it down. We're talking about 3 subtle but powerful signs your ministry message is confusing donors — and why confusion quietly kills support. If people don’t clearly understand who your ministry is for, what problem you solve, or where they fit in the story, t...

It’s hard not to wonder, “Do people even care about my ministry?” Even after pouring your heart out in a newsletter or update- no replies. no comments. barely a like.  In this episode, we unpack why donor engagement drops — and it’s probably not what you think. I’ll walk you through 3 simple story shifts that can rebuild connection, restore clarity, and help your donors step into their real role....

Your ministry is doing good work — so why aren’t the donations coming in? If asking feels awkward, discouraging, or even gross… and you’re tired of hearing crickets after you share an update, this episode walks through three simple story-driven shifts that move fundraising from pressure to participation and help donors feel excited to give instead of avoiding the ask. Similar episodes: 50 | LIVE C...

Something is actually wrong with the way you’re fundraising — and it’s not that you haven’t tried hard enough. If your ministry fundraising feels scattered, exhausting, or like you keep “trying new ideas” with nothing sticking, this episode reveals the real reason most fundraising fails — and the one message shift that finally brings clarity, donor trust, and consistent support you can sustain. Si...

** Struggling with fundraising? Join the free workshop, Fundraise with Confidence , and learn how to start support conversations without feeling pushy or uncomfortable. Save your seat: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising ** You’ve poured your life into ministry—but when it comes to asking for support, it feels heavy, awkward, even shameful sometimes. What if it’s not that you’re bad at fundraising… b...

You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. You care deeply about the mission—but when it comes time to write a newsletter or ask for support, you freeze. Fundraising feels heavy, confusing, and way harder than it should. In this episode, I walk you through a simple story framework you can start using immediately to bring clarity to your messaging and help donors stay engaged—without forcing yoursel...

When you’re buried in the day-to-day of ministry, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture—and even harder to explain what your ministry actually does. You end up stumbling through explanations, listing programs, and hoping donors somehow “get it.” In this episode, we talk about why unclear messaging makes ministry fundraising harder than it needs to be—and how to get out of the weeds. You’ll le...

Ministry fundraising can feel exhausting—especially when you’ve been faithful for years and still feel like you’re barely making it. If you’re juggling everything, trying every strategy, and still feeling scattered, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we talk about why fundraising so often feels heavy and unfocused—and how to move from burnout and pressure into clarity and peace. I walk...

If you hate fundraising and feel an overwhelming sense of shame or “ick” every time you have to ask for money, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.  In this episode, we unpack why asking for money feels so uncomfortable for so many ministry leaders and share three practical mindset shifts that can ease (and even dissolve) that icky feeling.  If fundraising feels heavy, awkward, or...

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-is-there-1-thing-that-creates-explosive-fundraising-growth/id1827301847?i=1000745702596 If ministry fundraising feels heavy, confusing, or harder than it should be, unclear messaging may be the real issue holding you back.  In this episode, you’ll hear a live coaching conversation with a seasoned ministry leader who admits, “Sometimes I don’t even know what...

If your ministry fundraising feels stuck—no matter how long you’ve been serving or how faithfully you’ve shown up—there may be something deeper holding it back. In this episode, we unpack 3 common beliefs that quietly keep ministry fundraising from moving forward. If you’re tired of second-guessing what to say, feeling awkward asking for support, or wondering why your message isn’t connecting, thi...

If your ministry is barely making ends meet and you’ve been searching for the one thing that will finally bring explosive fundraising growth , this episode is for you. Many ministry leaders feel stuck—faithful, hardworking, and called by God, yet seeing little or no growth in monthly support and donations. Is there a single change that can create overnight fundraising breakthroughs? This episode w...

If your fundraising messaging isn’t working and you know it’s inconsistent, confusing, or simply not connecting with donors—but you don’t know where to start —this episode is for you.  In this episode, I'll walk you through step one of fixing your fundraising message by going back to the core of your ministry: why it exists . This practical, faith-centered teaching will help you simplify your...

Donors aren’t responding—and it can leave you feeling confused, discouraged, and unsure of what’s actually wrong with your fundraising. You’re sending emails, posting on social media, updating your website, and sharing about the work you’re doing, yet donors still don’t seem to connect, engage, or give.  In this episode, we uncover what your fundraising message is likely missing and why story is t...