Young Life Funding Help Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Giving and the Current Economy Dec 05, 2018

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Raising your budget in the midst of an unstable economy can be difficult, but areas across the mission continue to thrive. This podcast encourages staff to continue engaging in personal relationships with donors in order to maintain a surplus despite our struggling economy. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

When Parents Are Not a Large Giving Source Dec 05, 2018

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Keeping parents informed and involved with your ministry is always important, but it is equally important to reach out to local churches and businesses. This podcast invites you to make the most of your community by broadening your search for possible donors to include more than just parents. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Four Things to Do Every Day as a Staff Person Dec 05, 2018

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It takes approximately 21 days to form a habit. Why not set up a daily routine made up of simple tasks that will encourage monetary growth in your area? This podcast talks about four basic things you can do every day to boost financial health. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

How to Use a Case to Raise Money Dec 05, 2018

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Your case statement should be more than just a brochure; it is a valuable tool meant to be used to personally share your ministry with others. This podcast instructs you on how to put your case statement to work. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Did Jesus Have Donors? Dec 05, 2018

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By fundraising, you are giving people the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing through this ministry. This podcast delves into the Word to find scriptural evidence of Jesus being supported financially by his followers. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Adding Prospects - Where to Find New Donors Dec 05, 2018

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Coming up with new donors after you’ve exhausted your original list of contacts can seem like a daunting task, but by plugging into your community through current donors, service clubs, and local businesses, your area can continue to cultivate an ever-growing donor base. This podcast discusses a few avenues that have the potential lead your area to new supporters. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

How Creative Services Can Help an Area with Fundraising Dec 05, 2018

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The Creative Services department at the Service Center has a lot to offer areas, from customized case statements, banquet materials, and pledge cards to donor communications such as the Quarterly Thank You Program. This podcast puts a spotlight on some of the ways Creative Services can help your area raise funds. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team as well as Donna McKenzie, Director of Creative and Print Services, and Terry Swenson, Vice President of Communications. Listen in!

How to Grow a Gift Dec 05, 2018

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Engaging with your donors and making your relationships transformational rather than transactional encourages them to become more involved with your ministry, both spiritually and financially. This podcast includes several ideas on how to bring your donors closer to the heart of your ministry and cultivate their desire to contribute to it. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Should We Make an Ask in the First Meeting? Dec 05, 2018

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The timing of your initial ask is very important to the budding relationship between potential donors and your ministry. This podcast offers insight as to when it is appropriate to start asking based on permission-based fundraising. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Alumni and Friends and Financial Health Dec 05, 2018

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Alumni and Friends is an ongoing commitment to live out Young Life’s mission statement of “introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.” As kids mature and move into their adult years, we want to stay connected with them and continue to be advocates for their “spiritual best.” This podcast details some of the ways that this department can assist with networking in your area. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.

This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team as well as Jonathan Schultz, Director of Alumni and Friends. Listen in!