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

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  101 | Fundraising Is Exhausting; Here Are 3 Ministry Rhythms To Build Ministry Support 30.07.2026 19λ

  🎉 100th Episode Giveaway! I’m celebrating 100 episodes by giving away 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching sessions (a $77 value each)! If you’re struggling to explain your ministry clearly, feeling awkward asking for support, or wondering what’s slowing your fundraising, enter by August 10 at irisstorytelling.com/100. Does your fundraising swing between complete silence and full panic mode? Maybe ministry gets busy, so fundraising gets pushed aside. Then one day you look at your support a...
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  100 | Is Your Fundraising Ask Weak? This Mistake Keeps People From Supporting Your Ministry 27.07.2026 17λ

  **🎉 100 EPISODE GIVEAWAY** Enter to win one of 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching sessions at irisstorytelling.com/100 (entries close Aug 10th). What if the most polite phrase in ministry fundraising is actually keeping people from giving? “If you feel led.” “Anything helps.” “Give whatever God puts on your heart.” Those phrases sound humble, but they often create uncertainty instead of confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about why vague fundraising asks leave potential donors s...
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  99 | Stop Losing Ministry Donors: The Fundraising Follow-Up Strategy That Wins More Yeses 23.07.2026 17λ

  You thought they were excited about your ministry. They asked great questions. The conversation went well. Then… nothing. Many ministry leaders assume silence means someone isn’t interested. That assumption quietly costs ministries supporters every year. In this episode, I’ll show you why following up isn’t pushy, why most people simply get distracted, and the simple follow-up system I use to confidently reconnect with potential donors—without feeling awkward or salesy. Similar Episodes...
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  98 | Inconsistent Ministry Communication? 3 Fundraising Shifts That Create Loyal Donors 20.07.2026 17λ

  You get motivated to communicate consistently, send a few updates, and show up online—then ministry gets busy and months pass. When fundraising season comes around, you suddenly start communicating again. That cycle can quietly weaken donor relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose the right communication channel, create a rhythm you can sustain, and invite supporters into the full ministry journey so they become loyal, long-term partners. Similar Episodes: 94 | Mission...
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  97 | Fundraising Storytelling: How to Find Ministry Stories Every Week 16.07.2026 20λ

  You keep hearing that storytelling is the key to better fundraising… but what if you honestly feel like nothing interesting ever happens in your ministry? It’s easy to assume great stories are only for large nonprofits with dramatic testimonies. In this episode, I’ll show you why you don’t have a storytelling problem—you have a story-finding problem. You’ll learn a simple framework to uncover meaningful stories happening every week so your supporters can see the impact they’re helping creat...
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  96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable 13.07.2026 14λ

  Ever visited a ministry website and felt like you’ve read the same mission statement a dozen times? “Sharing the Gospel.” “Making disciples.” “Loving people.” Every one of those is important—but none of them makes a ministry memorable. In this episode, you’ll learn why your ministry may be far more unique than the way you describe it. I’ll show you three simple shifts that help supporters remember your ministry, connect emotionally with your mission, and understand why your work matters. ...
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  95 | Struggling to Fundraise? 3 Reasons Someone Doesn’t Become a Donor 09.07.2026 19λ

  They loved hearing about your ministry. They asked thoughtful questions. They even said they’d pray about supporting you. So why do so many of those conversations end without a donation? In this episode, you’ll discover the 3 biggest reasons people stay interested without ever becoming invested. You’ll learn how to communicate the problem your ministry solves, invite supporters into the story, and make the next step so clear that saying “yes” becomes much easier. Similar Episodes: 88 | ...
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  94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention) 06.07.2026 15λ

  You spend hours writing your ministry newsletter… then hit send and wonder if anyone even opened it. No replies. No engagement. Just silence. If that’s happened to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your supporters don’t care. It may mean your newsletter isn’t giving them a reason to care. In this episode, you’ll learn three simple shifts that make your fundraising newsletters far more engaging—from writing subject lines people actually click to telling stories that help donors feel like they...
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  93 | Why Donors Forget Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind) 02.07.2026 19λ

  Ever walked away from a fundraising conversation convinced someone was going to support your ministry… only to never hear from them again? It can feel personal, but what if silence doesn’t mean they’ve rejected your ministry? In this episode, you’ll learn why donors forget, why stories keep your ministry memorable, and three simple shifts that help you stay top of mind without becoming pushy or overwhelming. Similar Episodes: 88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify...
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  92 | No One Donating? 2 Tips to Spark Ministry Donations Now 29.06.2026 15λ

  If your fundraising has been slow lately, your first instinct might be to work harder or send another email. But what if the problem isn’t how often you’re asking… it’s how you’re inviting people into the story? In this episode, you’ll learn two simple storytelling shifts that help create urgency, make your ministry more memorable, and give donors a clear path to take action—without feeling manipulative or pushy. Similar Episodes: 88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Cl...
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  91 | 5 Signs Your Message Isn’t Clear Enough to Grow Support 25.06.2026 19λ

  You’ve been fundraising for years. You’re sharing updates, meeting with donors, and talking about your ministry. Yet support still feels slower than it should. What if the problem isn’t the economy, donor fatigue, or too much competition? In this episode, I share 5 signs your fundraising message may be confusing donors—and how unclear messaging quietly keeps ministry support from growing. If fundraising feels harder than it should, this episode will help you identify what might be missing. ...
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  90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It 22.06.2026 19λ

  You’ve been raising support for months. Maybe years. Maybe even decades. Yet somehow you’re still wondering why fundraising feels slower than it should and why momentum never seems to build. In this episode, I'll share the 5 hidden fundraising mistakes that keep missionaries and ministry leaders stuck. If support feels harder to raise than it should be, one of these blind spots may be quietly holding you back. Similar Episodes: 86 | Experiencing Ministry Burn Out? Josh and Corina ...
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  89 | Fundraising Without Manipulation: 3 Ways Missionaries Can Invite Support Naturally 18.06.2026 16λ

  You know your ministry needs support, but the last thing you want is for people to feel pressured, guilted, or manipulated into giving. That tension leaves many ministry leaders avoiding fundraising conversations altogether—or asking so cautiously that donors never understand the opportunity in front of them. In this episode, I share 3 practical shifts that help you raise support with confidence and integrity. Learn how to connect through authentic stories, communicate transformation, and i...
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  88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message 15.06.2026 17λ

  Fundraising feels exhausting when you’re working hard, communicating often, and still not seeing momentum. You know your ministry matters, but somehow donors don’t seem to fully understand the urgency, the impact, or why they should get involved. In this episode, I share 5 powerful outcomes that happen when you clarify your fundraising message. You’ll discover why clear messaging helps donors connect faster, stay engaged longer, and makes fundraising feel lighter, simpler, and far more effe...
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  87 | The 3 Excuses Keeping Ministry Leaders Stuck in Fundraising 11.06.2026 19λ

  You know your fundraising message could be stronger. You know clearer communication would help donors understand, connect with, and support your ministry. So why haven’t you worked on it yet? In this episode, I share the 3 most common excuses ministry leaders make that keep them stuck in fundraising. You’ll learn what’s really behind the excuses, what they’re costing your ministry, and how clarifying your message can make fundraising simpler, faster, and more effective. Similar Episodes: ...
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  86 | Experiencing Ministry Burn Out? Josh and Corina Share How to Find Hope Again in Fundraising, Leadership, and Calling 08.06.2026 49λ

  Burnout in ministry is rarely a matter of if. It’s usually a matter of when. In this episode, I’m joined by Josh and Corina from the Believe and Become podcast as they share their story of serving in worship ministry for years, carrying too much, hitting emotional and physical overwhelm, and realizing something had to change. We talk about identity, pressure, perfectionism, rest, hearing God’s voice, and how to recognize the lies that make ministry feel heavier than it was ever me...
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  85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons 04.06.2026 17λ

  You know donor communication matters… but right now? You can barely keep your head above water. Summer schedules. Ministry emergencies. Family needs. Constant reacting. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re still supposed to send newsletters, stay connected with supporters, and keep fundraising moving forward. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when ministry life gets so overwhelming that donor communication keeps getting pushed aside. If you’ve been feeling under...
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  84 | Stop Struggling to Write Ministry Newsletters: Include These 3 Things Every Time 01.06.2026 17λ

  You know you need to send ministry newsletters… but every time you sit down to write one, your brain goes blank. What do you include? What do you leave out? Do you even have enough to say? In this episode, I’m sharing the three most important things every ministry newsletter should include so writing becomes faster, simpler, and more effective. And if you want extra help, I also created a free ministry newsletter checklist to walk you through the process every time. Download it at iriss...
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  83 | Donors Aren’t Saying Yes? Fix This Ministry Fundraising Mistake 28.05.2026 14λ

  You keep talking about your ministry… but donors still aren’t connecting. If people seem interested but never actually support, your fundraising problem may not be your mission-it may be your message. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest mistakes ministry leaders make when communicating with donors. If fundraising has felt heavy, confusing, or harder than it should be—this episode may help you see your message differently. Similar Episodes: 59 | 3 Signs Your Fundra...
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  82 | Why Ministry Fundraising Feels Slow and 3 Ways to Build Donor Trust Faster 25.05.2026 17λ

  People might love your ministry… and still hesitate to support it. That’s the frustrating part of fundraising that almost nobody talks about. You have conversations. People listen. They seem interested. They even encourage you. Yet somehow the support still feels slow. In this episode, we’re talking about why donor trust takes so long to build sometimes — and what you can do to speed that process up in a healthy, honest way. We’ll walk through the 3 things that build trust faster wi...