The Story‑Driven Ministry | Brand Message Clarity, Donor Engagement, Fundraising for Nonprofits, Increase Donations
You’re a ministry leader, tired of feeling like your message isn’t landing. You’re juggling too many roles and struggling to grow donor support. This podcast helps you clarify your brand message, tell powerful stories, and increase fundraising impact.
I’m Lisa Diaz. For 15 years I’ve helped ministries craft stories that connect emotionally, build trust, and drive donor engagement.
Each week, get practical tools to share testimonies, strengthen your message, and inspire action across emails, videos, and social media.
Ready to clarify your ministry’s message and engage donors? Schedule a free call: https://irisstorytelling.com/getstarted
👉 Grab your free Ministry Message Checklist to start refining your message today at https://irisstorytelling.com/checklist
Connect w/ me:
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https://irisstorytelling.com
-Lisa
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
08 | 3 Steps to Build a Ministry Story Bank that Engages Donors
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a treasure box full of ministry stories—organized, searchable, and ready to share whenever you need them?
In this episode of The Story-Driven Ministry, I’ll walk you thr…
07 | Forgotten by God: Grief, Doubt, and Hope w/ Ben & Jessi Bock
What do you do when obedience to God leads you into a season of deep loss, unanswered prayers, and silence from heaven?
In this raw and vulnerable conversation, missionaries Ben & Jessi Bock share the…
06 | From Fundraising Dread to Joyfully Sharing Your Mission
Does fundraising feel awkward, uncomfortable, or even a little icky? Do you find yourself dreading the “ask” and wishing you could just focus on the ministry work God has called you to?
In this episod…
05 | 7 Steps to Engage Your Donor: The Story Framework
Is your donor messaging accidentally turning supporters into outsiders? In this episode, I unpack the exact storytelling framework I use with ministries to help them clarify their message, engage the…
04 | Get Your Donors to Pay Attention Amidst the Noise
Are your donors tuning you out? You’re doing your best to share your ministry’s heart and mission—but people just nod politely and move on. In this episode, I’ll walk you through why your message may…
02 | Donors aren't growing? This could be why
Are your donors pulling back- or not responding at all?
In this episode, we unpack the real reasons donor support may be stalling. It’s not just the economy or donor fatigue. You’ll learn:
- Common excus…
01 | Why Don't Donors Care Like I Do? How to Increase Donor Engagement
If your audience or donors don’t seem as passionate about your mission as you are-this episode is for you.
In this kickoff to The Story-Driven Ministry, I share why ministries often struggle with dono…
03 | Pouring Out & Still Failing w/ Jackie Prevost
She poured out everything she had- and still felt like she was failing.
In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with my grandma, Jackie Prevost, to share a story from one of the lowest seaso…
The Story-Driven Ministry: Helping Ministry Leaders Tell Stories that Glorify God and Nurture Donors
You’re a ministry leader who longs to share what God is doing with clarity and impact. Yet too often your message feels scattered, and raising support feels heavy.
Welcome to The Story-Driven Ministry…