Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries

071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer Aug 09, 2023

Today we’re talking all about how to bring the entrepreneurial spirit to missions with our special guest, Ryan Steuer.

Ryan is the founder of Magnify Missions, an organization focused on combating the problem of ministry and business burnout. As a former pastor and entrepreneur, Ryan knows the challenges and limitations to creating long-term sustainability in both ministry and business.

In this episode, we explore:

The relationship between ministry and entrepreneurship.
How to determine if volunteering, working bi-vocational, or working full-time in ministry or business is right for you.
How to look at your ministry more like a business.
Self-care for your ministry and family.
How to create a long-term vision for your ministry.

To connect with Ryan, visit https://www.magnifymissions.com/.

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070: How To Ask For Corporate Support May 31, 2023

Today we’re taking a question from a listener who wants to know how to ask for funds from a business.

Partnerships between charities and businesses can be immensely powerful. The collaboration between these two groups can result in significant positive impact for the community and the world. One of the key avenues for this collaboration is through corporate donations.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

5 effective strategies for your ministry and organization to connect with businesses to secure corporate donations
How to foster mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that drive meaningful change
How to customize a win-win partnership with a business as a missionary or ministry

We're excited to offer three free training sessions in June 2023 on "How to Maximize Your Year-End Fundraising". Go here to register.

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069: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin May 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered...

Why can other people rely on me, but I can’t rely on myself?
Why does it seem like I resist doing things I want to do?
Why can’t other people accept that I find comfort and freedom in my routines?
Why doesn’t everyone do the things they say they are going to do like I do?
Why do I struggle to make decisions, often becoming overwhelmed by analysis paralysis?
Why can’t I make time for myself and the habits I know would make me happier and healthier?

Today's episode will give you a better understanding of why you may make the decisions you make. We're diving into The Four Tendencies, a book by New York Times Best Selling author, Grechen Rubin.

In this episode you'll hear:

What are the four tendencies
What tendency do I lean towards
How do I use this information to meet my own expectations and the expectations of others.
How do I become a better fundraiser once I know my tendency
and more!

If you're interested in taking Gretchen's quiz to determine your tendency, go here.

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068: How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift May 10, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares how to turn a large gift into a matching gift.

Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “Our ministry was recently given a gift of $20,000 and I wanted to know if putting a matching funds 'ask' out there a good idea when my primary goal right now is personal support, not operational funds?"

In this episode you'll also hear:

The best way to approach a donor to turn their gift into a matching gift.
The 5 Steps to create a matching gift campaign with a large gift already secured.
The 6 Steps to create a matching gift campaign without a large gift secured.
and more!

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067: How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down Apr 19, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares how to get back up when you feel knocked down.

Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “I feel overwhelmed by my support raising goal. Just when I feel like I’m getting ahead, I lose a supporter and feel super defeated. What do I do?”

In this episode you'll hear:

3 verses to read when you're feeling defeated
What key steps can you take to pick yourself up and get back on track
How to reframe your situation from a dark spiraling story to a story of hope and possibility
and more!

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066: How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset Apr 05, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares how to overcome the poverty mindset

Overcoming a poverty mindset can be a difficult and challenging process, but there are several steps that an individual can take to work towards a more positive and empowered mindset.

In this episode you'll hear:

What is a poverty mindset
What are the 5 most common reasons for a poverty mindset
What are the 6 things you can do today to create an abundance mindset
The single statement you can say to yourself that could change everything
and more!

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065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!) Mar 22, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares the three key obstacles to raising funds and how to overcome them.

In this episode you'll also hear:

How to get more people to know you and your ministry exist
How to stand out from your competition
What is donor fatigue and how do I ensure my donors don't experience it
and more!

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064: The 7 Key Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure Mar 15, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares the seven key steps to overcome your fear of failure.

In this episode you'll also hear:

What is fear?
What is healthy and unhealthy fear?
How you can take the 7 steps to overcoming your fear of failure and use them to improve your fundraising efforts.
and more!

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063: The Power of Mentorship with Chris Cortte (In Memory of Roger Lane) Feb 15, 2023

In this episode, Mary interviews full-time U.S. missionary, Chris Cortte.

Chris serves with the Assemblies of God college ministry, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and was mentored by a former guest of the Fully Funded Podcast, Roger Lane.

On January 5, 2023, Rev. Roger Allen Lane passed away at 73 years old from liver cancer. Roger was a respected pastor, leader, fundraiser, mentor, and coach to countless people throughout his years.

He had a passion for fundraising, and his book “Funded” became a staple to guide churches in their fundraising journeys. Roger never met a stranger and he was passionate about seeing people reach their full potential in Christ.

In this episode, Mary and Chris talk through the powerful relationship Chris had with his mentor.

Chris shares:

How his mentorship relationship with Roger has forever impacted how he stewards relationships with current and potential donors
How his mentor shaped him into the man he is today as a father, husband, and minister
How this single relationship prepared him for his current ministry role

To listen to Mary's interview with Roger Lane, go to episode 26.

To connect with Chris Cortte, feel free to email him at ccortte@ag.org.

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062: The 4 Bible Verses That Make Fundraising Harder Feb 08, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares the four verses that make fundraising harder.

In this episode you'll also hear:

How to use these four verses to build stronger relationships with potential donors
How to overcome the challenge of finding donors who don't look like they have money to give
How to tell stories from an anonymous donor
How to engage high-level donors as volunteers

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061: How To Minister To The Rich Feb 01, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares how to minister to the rich in the world we live in today.

In this episode you'll also hear:

What the Bible says about the rich
The 6 ways to minister to the rich
How ministering to the rich compares to ministering to the poor
Why we need to care about the rich

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060: The 5 Kinds of Donors Every Ministry Needs in 2023 Jan 25, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares the five kinds of donors every ministry needs in 2023.

In this episode you'll also hear:

What kinds of donors are more consistent with their giving (and which ones aren't!)?
What is a supersize donor?
5 reasons why major gifts are important to your ministry
How to create a game plan for all 5 kinds of donors so you can connect with each of them, while remaining authentic to who God created you to be

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059: Should Ministry Workers Be Bi-Vocational Jan 18, 2023

On today's episode, Mary takes a listener question who asks, "As a ministry worker, should I support myself and be bi-vocational?"

In this episode you'll hear:

What does it mean to be bi-vocational
Is it biblical to be bi-vocational
Should ministry workers be poor
Why do ministries and religious organizations need to exist
What questions should you ask yourself to know what is best for you

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058: How to Hit the Reset Button on Work and Life Jan 11, 2023

On today's episode, Mary shares how to start fresh and hit the reset button in the new year.

In this episode you'll hear:

The 7 tips to start the new year off right
How to create a new vision of what's possible for you and your work
When's the best time to make a change

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057: The Single Reason Why Your Ministry Isn't Fully Funded Dec 13, 2022

On today's episode, Mary shares the #1 reason your ministry may not be fully funded.

In this episode you'll hear:

The 3 action steps to build your faith to raise the funds you need
How to promote your "personal brand" without feeling scammy
The mental strategies you can use to gain the confidence to promote your ministry

Be sure to join us for our last FREE online training of the year on How To Develop A Successful Fundraising Strategy for 2023 on Thursday, December 15th at 2pm EST. Go here to register.

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056: How To Build a Relationship With a Multi-Millionaire Dec 07, 2022

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks,

"How do I build a relationship with a multi-millionaire?"

In this episode you'll hear:

The 5 ways to build new relationships (regardless of how wealthy they are)
What action steps can you take to start reaching out
How you can get them interested in funding you, your ministry, or a special project

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055: Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gifts to Donors Nov 29, 2022

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!

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054: The 2 Things You Should Do Before December 31st to Maximize Your Year-End Giving Nov 22, 2022

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

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053: 3 Strategies to Raise More Funds In a Closed (or Open) Nation Oct 12, 2022

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 sharing pictures and names of those we serve.
How do I raise funds without using christian language.

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052: Snail Mail or Email (What Should I Do?) Sep 21, 2022

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, what marketing channel gets the most attention from nonprofit donors
What's the best way to get mailing and email addresses from potential donors
What response rate should you expect from a direct mail vs. email campaign

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051: How Missionary Lydia Nigh Got Fully Funded Aug 31, 2022

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 how they got there, which usually triggers the question above.

In this episode you get to meet missionary, Lydia Nigh.

Lydia has been a missionary for decades, serving in a variety of locations around the world, and...

she's FULLY FUNDED!

Lydia was so kind to share her support raising journey and she shares:

How a single role play on a fully funded coaching call changed the way she asks for money
Exactly how she went from being underfunded to being fully funded
The 3 things she does to make partner development FUN!
and more!

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050: How To Go From Raising Missionary Dollars To Raising Ministry Dollars Aug 24, 2022

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 of the most important areas to focus on with a ministry launch
What is a volunteer job description and when do you need to create one
And more!

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049: From Volunteer To Paid Missionary With Kim Boley Aug 17, 2022

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 from one voice.
How frequently should you communicate with your email list.
What should you share in your emails.
and much more.

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048: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Annual Giving Campaign Aug 10, 2022

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 missionary, ministry, and nonprofit organization needs an annual giving campaign.
The different ways you can set up your annual campaign.
How to start your annual giving campaign, if you don't have one.

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047: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Monthly Giving Campaign Aug 03, 2022

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 campaign, if you don't have one.

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046: How To Bring On New Donors At 68 Years Old Jul 27, 2022

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 counterparts
What you've learned in your 68 years that will help you bring in more donors
How to use an advisory team to recruit a younger donor base
How to make new friends
And more!

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045: Why Build a Fundraising Advisory Team | 5 Things to Consider Jul 19, 2022

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 of the pressure of doing your fundraising alone is one aspect of this new way of thinking, but here are five MORE reasons you should consider as you build your advisory team.

The advisory team frees you from overwhelm.
The advisory team will save you time.
The advisory team will make it more fun.
You will never run out of contacts.
You’ll be more confident when you make the ask.

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044: 10 Ways to Attract New Donors Jul 12, 2022

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 out your donor's ideal journey with you
And much more!

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043: How to Support Raise Through a Big Transition Jul 05, 2022

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 whether a donor prospect is the right fit for you.

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042: The 4 Lies About Support Raising That Need To End Today Mar 01, 2022

041: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To End Your Love: Hate Relationship with Fundraising Once and For All Feb 22, 2022

040: How to Raise More Funds When You Have a Small Network of Friends Feb 01, 2022

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.

039: 3 Reasons Why Wealthy Donors Don't (and Won't) Give to You Jan 25, 2022

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

FREE TRAINING on December 14th: Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022 Dec 07, 2021

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 2022Tuesday 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 live, register anyway and we will send you the replay.

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038: Practicing Gratitude: An Inside Look At How I Do It Nov 23, 2021

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 »

037: Knowing Yourself and the Audience You Want to Connect With Nov 16, 2021

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 you to join
Organize your ask
Be comfortable in your skin and culture

Have a question you want us to answer? Go to:

fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

036: How to Clearly Communicate with Your Ideal Audience Nov 09, 2021

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 fundraisers think more critically of their marketing efforts so they can encourage more people to join or donate.

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

035: How to Rebuild Rapport After Poorly Raising Support Nov 02, 2021

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 recorded just a few days before Mary's daughter was born so it's a bit behind the big news!

But you'll also hear about some of the ways Mike and Mary have been navigating stressful seasons, which we hope will bless you.

Resources:

034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions Oct 19, 2021

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, Eric shares a few key insights from the perspective of a lead pastor, and how missionaries and campus ministry leaders can connect with local churches. He also shares his experiences in fundraising for various missions and community initiatives.

033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader Oct 12, 2021

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 different reasons for giving to different causes
Why you don’t need everybody to support your cause and a small group that aligns with your goal is ideal

Resources:

Connect with Kelly:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support, then check out fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders Oct 05, 2021

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 a blank page
Why you shouldn’t be apologetic in your ask and be bold instead
What works vs. what doesn’t work while fundraising

Kent has a lot of great information to share but one thing he stresses is joining a community. Find people who want to help you accomplish your goal and regularly meet with them. Whether it’s in person or in an online group, a community will help you not feel alone in your journey.

Resources:

Email Kent at kent@kentsanders.net
Follow on Instagram
Website
The podcast
The community

031: How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow Sep 28, 2021

Chris Barlow is the customer happiness director for Beeline Marketing and an all-around master of digital marketing.

After working in sales, Chris moved on to volunteering for a nonprofit. Everyone in mission work has a skill that they can serve other people with. Chris has found success by finding out what donors need and providing it to them before asking for anything from them.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How you can meet donors where they are at and find out how you can help them first
How to get more people drawn into the work you do by giving people a taste of your ministry with free lead magnets
Recommendations on how to attract new supporters through research and social media
Why it's important to do market research on what your donors need help with

Resources:

030: How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond Sep 21, 2021

Daniel Hammond is a former interrogator for the military and to say his life has been turned around would be an understatement!

Today, Daniel runs a significant nursing school ministry in Honduras. I recently met Daniel in Nashville at Mike Kim's mastermind events and he said, “Mary Valloni, we’re going to change the world together!”

We hit it off as immediate friends, and while he's been part of Fully Funded Academy for awhile, this was the first time we got to meet.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What it was like for Daniel to be a lukewarm Christian before God led Daniel into ministry work
How he identified what his unique ability is and how he could use it in order to influence the outcomes he wanted
Why you should get to know people on a personal level
Why you should let people know exactly what it is that you need –– over the next 10 years (what?)

Daniel also brings up the question, "How committed are you to faith over fear?"

When you are in ministry work, you have to move forward with faith regardless of if you feel fearful or nervous.

This episode is going to supercharge your faith!

029: The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity Sep 14, 2021

One of things Mike Kim talks about in his new book, You Are the Brand, are three questions you need to ask yourself to gain INSTANT clarity:

What pisses you off?
What breaks your heart?
What is the big problem you are trying to solve?

You can find Mike's book on Amazon here.

In this episode, Mary walks you through the questions to help you connect with your "why".

028: Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On? Aug 31, 2021

Mary takes a question from a listener named Michael (last name withheld) regarding how transparent you should be about how much support you live on.

This can be a touchy issue for anyone raising or living off support, so if you're struggling in this area be sure to tune in.

Do you have a question you'd like to submit for our podcast? Visit:

fullyfundedacademy.com/question

027: 7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset Jul 06, 2021

Poverty is a mindset! It creates that sense of scarcity, which you then become accustomed to.

In this episode, Mary Valloni walks you through seven ways to overcome the scarcity mindset so that you stop hinging your ministry and life on simply protecting the scarce resources that you have.

Never surrender your hopes and dreams to the fateful limitations others (or you!) have placed on your life!

026: How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations Jun 29, 2021

In life, we have three circles of relationships: our close friends, our colleagues, and our acquaintances.

In this episode, Mary talks with fundraising coach, mentor, and former Vice President of Development at North Central University, Roger Lane.

Roger has worked on over 180 fundraising projects and raised over $400 million dollars ... and you can be sure he understands the power of relationships. After all, people will often give to a person before they give to a project.

In this episode, Roger shares how his background in coaching and sales shaped his pastoral ministry and fundraising work.

Connect with Roger here: rogerlanecoaching.com

025: Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects Jun 22, 2021

Have a question you want us to answer? Go to:

fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast

Many of us get 60%, 70%, or 80% funded and then freeze! What gives?

The answer is NOT doing this alone. It's so important to lock arms with others and enlist others to help us raise support.

In this episode, Mary will walk you through the Buyer’s Journey and the Donor’s Journey, and how building an advisory team creates every donor relationship you will ever need.

024: The Big Difference Between Authenticity and Transparency in Storytelling with Mike Kim Jun 08, 2021

In today's episode, Mike and Mary continue their conversation on Mike's upcoming book, You Are the Brand, and how to effectively communicate online.

In this episode you'll hear:

Questions to ask yourself before you hit publish on anything
The difference between being authentic versus transparent
How to tell stories you can "build a campfire around"

Resources:

You Are the Brand book

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

023: You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint) with Mike Kim Jun 01, 2021

Welcome to season 3 of the Fully Funded Podcast! In this episode, Mary interviews Mike on his upcoming book, You Are the Brand.

In this episode you'll hear:

Mike's 8-Step Blueprint to showcase your unique expertise
Mike's journey from the book idea to getting published
How those who are the "face" of the organization can leverage their personal brand to raise more money

Resources:

You Are the Brand book

Support Letter Templates:

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

022: Reflections, Learning, and Setting Intentions For The Future Dec 01, 2020

In this episode, Mike and Mary have a candid conversation that includes their thoughts on 2020, what they've learned, and their intentions for the future.

In this episode you'll hear:

An incredible Fully Funded Academy student testimonial.
How you can't just sit back and let God do all the work; you have to take responsibility for building your own life.
What Mike and Mary are most excited for in the new year.

Resources:

Hands and Feet (live)

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

021: How to Get Stuff Done with Kamron Collins-Johnson Nov 24, 2020

In this episode, Mary talks about productivity and how to get more stuff done with special guest, Kamron Collins-Johnson.

In this episode you'll hear:

How to be more productive in your day-to-day tasks.
Why people struggle with getting organized, especially when it comes to using new technology.
Kamron's top three areas you can tackle right now to take back control of your life.

Since this episode was released, Kamron is no longer taking clients.

Resources:

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

020: How to Know Exactly What to Write to Your Potential Supporters Nov 17, 2020

In this episode, Mike and Mary share the exact framework for writing to your potential supporters.

In this episode you'll hear:

The 5 levels of awareness.
Telling stories can make your supporters problem aware.
How the frequency of your communications can affect email inbox algorithms.

Resources:

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

019: How Missionaries Can Leverage the Power of Direct Messaging and Social Media to Raise Support with Natchi Lazarus Nov 10, 2020

In this episode, Mike talks with Natchi Lazarus about how missionaries can use direct messaging and social media to raise more support.

In this episode you'll hear:

How direct messaging works.
Why you should consider moving to direct messaging, especially if you're in a closed nation.
The future of social media.

Connect with Natchi:

https://www.natchilazarus.com/

https://openmindsagency.com/author/natchilazarus/

Resources:

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

018: The Top Support Raising Strategies We Would Focus On If We Started Over Nov 03, 2020

In this episode, we are talking about how to hit reset on your support raising.

In this episode you'll hear:

What it means to hit the reset button.
Why it's important to be honest with yourself when setting goals.
Building your team begins with just one person.

Resources:

Support Letter Templates

We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.

Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

017: A Pastor’s Perspective on How Ministries Can Raise More Support with Pastor Rick Eimers Oct 27, 2020

On the show this week, Mary interviews Pastor Rick Eimers. Pastor Rick talks about how ministries can raise more support and build better relationships.

In this episode you'll hear:

How to build relationships that turn into partnerships with pastors.
Why it's important to have a clear and compelling mission statement.
The frequency in which you should communicate with your church partners.
and so much more!

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

016: How to Wow the Pastor and Secure More Church Donations with Robby Fowler Oct 20, 2020

This week, I am continuing the conversation with my friend, Robby Fowler and we're discussing how to wow the pastor and how to secure more church donations.

In this episode you'll hear:

How to get to the pastor
Why it's important to be actively involved in a local church
What it means to have radical empathy

Resources:

DIY Support Website: https://mydiysupport.com/50

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

015: What Every Single Missionary MUST Know About Websites with Robby Fowler Oct 13, 2020

Today I'm joined by my dear friend, Robby Fowler, and we're talking about what every single missionary must know about websites.

In this episode you'll hear:

Why your personal brand matters
Why every missionary needs their own website
How Robby's DIY website course can help you quickly (and painlessly) create your own website

Resources:

DIY Support Website: https://mydiysupport.com/

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

014: The 3 Mistakes That Turn Every Donor Off (Avoid These!) Oct 06, 2020

Today we are talking about the three big mistakes that turn every donor off and how to avoid them.

In this episode you'll hear:

Why you shouldn't automate what is supposed to be human
What it means to "salt the jar"
How to make it easy for people to donate to your cause
Why asking for donations via social media is a mistake

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

013: How Long Does It Take To Get Fully Funded? (And More Listener Questions!) Sep 29, 2020

In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to get fully funded and we are answering some of your questions too!

In this episode you'll hear:

How you get people to believe in your ministry, enough to invest
Advice for maintaining a support base
Realistic timelines for becoming fully funded
Highlights from current Fully Funded students and how they got fully funded

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

012: The 3 Sticky Stories That Help You Raise Support Sep 22, 2020

Today we're talking about storytelling and I believe there's nobody better at telling and teaching the storytelling process than Mike Kim. So buckle up, grab your sheet of paper and something to write with because Mike is going to give you the secret to the sauce on making and writing great stories.

In this episode you'll hear:

The 3 types of Sticky Stories
How personal stories can help you in your fundraising efforts
The framework for dynamic storytelling
Why storytelling is about opening a relationship not closing a sale

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

011: Raising Support During Coronavirus: Relationships Are Rocketships Sep 15, 2020

Welcome to the second season of the Fully Funded Podcast!

This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise more support, using best-practices in professional fundraising and marketing.

In this episode you'll hear:

Recap of the two-day virtual workshop
Coaching Certification Program
Fully Funded, the book
Support raising during a pandemic

Resources:

Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!

010: The Top 10 Listener Questions from Season One - Answered! Feb 21, 2018

In the final episode of season one, Mary answers the top 10 questions we've received from you and other listeners of the Fully Funded Podcast.

A preview of the questions:

1. What is a good way to express to your donors and prayer team that you really do care about them, especially when they’re long distance and can’t be visited. Do you try to just keep in contact? Send gifts?

2. Our biggest challenge is finding new churches, families, and individuals to support us. How do we get in front of (at least virtually) new audiences? How can we enlarge our circle of influence without having to go back to the United States?

3. My mailing list is relatively small and dried up (little response). How do I get more new contacts? I need new leads!

4. How do I ask the people that I love and care about? What if they say ‘no’ and it creates an awkwardness in the relationship?

5. I have been leaning on the support of a few friends and family members. I have reached the point where I feel exhausted with asking family and friend to continue supporting my ministry. What do I do?

6. I have been a missionary for a long time now and I’ve run through my list. How do I approach people outside of the ministry for funds?

7. There is a perception that people in the country I serve do not need missionaries because it doesn’t appear to be a poor country. It is one of the most spiritually impoverished nations in the world. How do I share my story so they’ll want to support our mission?

8. Whenever I talk to my current supporters about bringing along others they know who might want to support our cause, they freak out and I never get any names. How do I build a team that wants to refer others to me?

9. Most people assume the work we do comes with a salary and we’ve had little transition in between our roles to have time to fundraise. How do we overcome these challenges?

10. One of my biggest challenges is feeling like you are alone in doing this. But, since I began listening to you guys things have totally changed. I received initial training, but haven’t received more info, wisdom and outside resources.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

009: How To Write A Winning Support Letter Feb 13, 2018

When it comes to missions fundraising, there is no more important document than your support letter.

Why?

The reason is simple. Your support letter is directly related to how much money is raised for your ministry. It is essentially the “sales letter” of the fundraising world.

A great support letter contains these 5 elements:

Promise: explaining what you’ll do with donations
Picture: making your mission vividly clear
Proof: giving your donors the “gift of going second”
Unique Selling Proposition: explaining why you are uniquely qualified
Offer: extending an invitation to your donor to give

In this episode, you'll learn the Story-Based Support Letter format we teach inside Fully Funded Academy.

Fully Funded Academy is an easy-to-implement, monthly subscription that provides you with the word-for-word support letters, emails, and social media posts (with calendar) to use every single month, based on the timing of your fundraising calendar through the year.

Nearly 100 missionaries have joined Fully Funded Academy because they decided to get intentional about raising support, building relationships with their donors, and using best-practices to raise the support they need.

To join Fully Funded Academy, click here.

008: Make Your Difference: In Your Community, Ministry, and Yourself Feb 06, 2018

In this episode we cover the final step of the Fundraising Freedom Framework:

Focus Your Vision
Run Your Research
Enlist Your Team
Enhance Your Brand
Deploy Your Team
Organize Your Ask
Make Your Difference

The reason you're serving in the field is because you're looking to make a real difference in the lives of others. There's no greater change agent than the gospel of Jesus Christ, and having your work fully funded allows you to focus on the task at hand.

Tune into this episode for practical tips and how to tie all this together and make an impact.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

007: 4 Ways to Organize Your Ask so Donors Give Jan 30, 2018

In this episode we cover the sixth step of the Fundraising Freedom Framework:

Focus Your Vision
Run Your Research
Enlist Your Team
Enhance Your Brand
Deploy Your Team
Organize Your Ask
Make Your Difference

It’s time to make your ask—a lot of people get a little antsy at this point of the relationship. You can avoid many common mistakes if you organize your ask by setting up a process for it. Keep in mind that your process will differ depending upon the segment of your audience with whom you are speaking.

Mike and Mary talk about organizing your ask and creating your process by understanding your audience and what kind of message you can give them.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

006: How To Deploy Your Fundraising Team Jan 23, 2018

In this episode we cover the fifth step of the Fundraising Freedom framework:

Focus Your Vision
Run Your Research
Enlist Your Team
Enhance Your Brand
Deploy Your Team
Organize Your Ask
Make Your Difference

It's time to use the team you enlisted to help you with your fundraising. By now your team should be filled with people who complement your skills and broaden your contacts. It's time to deploy them by utilizing their skills and connections.

There are four things your team will need from you:

Goals
Tools
Deadlines
Clear Communication

Mike and Mary describe the best ways to deploy your team and how to empower them to help meet your fundraising goals.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

005: 3 Keys to Enhance Your Mission's Brand Jan 16, 2018

In this episode we cover the fourth step of the Fundraising Freedom framework:

Focus Your Vision
Run Your Research
Enlist Your Team
Enhance Your Brand
Deploy Your Team
Organize Your Ask
Make Your Difference

Many missionaries shy away from the idea of "branding" or "marketing" but the reality is that we already have a brand: it's what people think about us and what we communicate.

There are 3 identities to every brand:

Visual Identity
Verbal Identity
Value Identity

In this episode, Mike and Mary take you into the nuts of bolts of building a brand that aligns all three of those identities.

To set-up a self-hosted WordPress blog visit: fullyfundedpodcast.com/wordpress

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

004: How To Enlist A Team to Skyrocket Your Fundraising Jan 09, 2018

Individual commitment to a group effort is really what makes raising support work. You need more than just yourself to fuel and finance your ministry.

In this practical episode, Mary Valloni and Mike Kim outline some best-practices in recruiting team members for your cause.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

003: How To Run Your Research Jan 02, 2018

Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said, "Research is creating new knowledge."

That's exactly what we talk about in the third episode of the Fully Funded Podcast. Most missionaries feel alone in their fundraising efforts, and that isolation breeds an expectation that they are the only ones facing these challenges, and that the challenges are insurmountable.

In this episode, you'll learn how looking at other fundraising campaigns (and even specific missionaries) can give you a model to follow and emulate.

You'll learn how to "run your research" in an engaging, fun way that actually yields fundraising results.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

002: How to Focus Your Vision Into A Clear and Compelling Campaign Dec 19, 2017

In this episode, you'll learn the first step of the Fundraising Freedom framework, Focus Your Vision.

You'll discover why it's so important to have a clear and compelling vision (and how to write one), how to create an ideal budget, and how to map out a timeline for your fundraising efforts.

Follow Along with the Free Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

001: Welcome to the Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim & Mary Valloni Dec 19, 2017

Welcome to the very first episode of the new Fully Funded Podcast!

This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise more support, using best-practices in professional fundraising and marketing.

Free Resource: Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)

Most missionaries struggle to know where to start their fundraising efforts. Use this full-color roadmap to follow along with the podcast step-by-step as you plan your support raising campaign.

Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap here

Meet Your Hosts, Mike Kim and Mary Valloni:

Mike Kim: "As a marketing consultant I've advised numerous organizations including Catalyst, People of the Second Chance, MOPS, Donald Miller's StoryBrand, and Global Mission Awareness. I've been featured in business publications like Entrepreneur, Inc, and Forbes -- and my days are spent helping organizations clarify their message.

More than that, I love missions. Before I launched my consulting practice, I was a youth pastor and worship leader -- and also served on the mission field in countries like Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, and Spain.

I understand the unique challenges of balancing missions, ministry, and money -- and I'm excited to help you grow your donor base and raise more money."

Mary Valloni: "I love helping great causes raise the money they need!

I'm a former development director for the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and Special Olympics. My book Fundraising Freedom contains the strategies I've used to help these organizations.

I love to fundraise, but more importantly I love people. After raising millions of dollars for such causes, I realized too many missionaries don't have access to the training and resources they need to stay and flourish on the field.

It wasn't until my dad passed away in 2013 that I knew I needed to pursue my dream to start my own consultancy. My mission today is to educate, encourage and empower nonprofit and ministry leaders to raise the funds they need to fulfill their mission."

Fully Funded Workshop: March 4-6, 2018 in San Diego, CA

Join Mike and Mary for a 3-day workshop designed to help Christian missionaries boost their fundraising budget and step into financial freedom.

For more information: fullyfundedworkshop.com

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