Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries
Many missionaries and ministry leaders feel under-equipped to raise support in today's world. Mike Kim and Mary Valloni teach best-practices in marketing and fundraising to help you grow your donor base and raise more support. For resources visit: fullyfundedacademy.com.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 72
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2023
071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer
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 th…
070: How To Ask For Corporate Support
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 betwe…
069: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
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…
068: How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift
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 kno…
067: How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down
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 …
066: How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset
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…
065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!)
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…
064: The 7 Key Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
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…
063: The Power of Mentorship with Chris Cortte (In Memory of Roger Lane)
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 …
062: The 4 Bible Verses That Make Fundraising Harder
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…
061: How To Minister To The Rich
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…
060: The 5 Kinds of Donors Every Ministry Needs in 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 ar…
059: Should Ministry Workers Be Bi-Vocational
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
- …
058: How to Hit the Reset Button on Work and Life
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 wha…
057: The Single Reason Why Your Ministry Isn't Fully Funded
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 yo…
056: How To Build a Relationship With a Multi-Millionaire
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 (regardles…
055: Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gifts to Donors
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 …
054: The 2 Things You Should Do Before December 31st to Maximize Your Year-End Giving
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 …
053: 3 Strategies to Raise More Funds In a Closed (or Open) Nation
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…
052: Snail Mail or Email (What Should I Do?)
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 fee…