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

By Lisa Diaz - Fundraising Coach, Nonprofit Strategist

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Do you wish fundraising was easier? Do you wish you didn’t have to worry so much about the money? Feeling the awkwardness, the icky-shame feeling of asking for money? Putting so much effort in but still getting “nos” or worse… ghosting?


I’m excited you’re here!! This is the place for you to learn how to fundraise easier, get rid of the shame and awkwardness of asking for money, and finally start growing supporters for your ministry that stay for the long haul!


Hi, I’m Lisa. I love Jesus, have been in ministry since I was born (missionary kid here) and I love being a part of what God is doing in people’s lives!


I’ve worked with and in ministries that struggle to truly connect with supporters. I’ve seen the stigma around raising support, the scramble across platforms and videos to “keep up,” and the relentless trial-and-error that never quite clicks—often ending in burnout.


But then I saw first hand the power of story and was BLOWN AWAY at how quickly it engaged donors and encouraged them to donate- the first time I used the power of story in our messaging, we raised so much support, the team wasn’t even prepared for it! This had never happened before!

And I want the same for your ministry!!


If you’re ready to finally raise the support you need—without the constant stress or worry…

If you want to grow your base of supporters and keep them with you for the long haul…

If you’re looking for a simple strategy you can use again and again—one that replaces burnout with confidence…

And if you’re ready to drop the awkward, icky, or shameful feelings around asking for money…

Then this podcast is for you.

Grab your coffee, your calling, and maybe a snack—let’s do this.



-Lisa


Connect w/ me:
lisa@irisstorytelling.com
https://irisstorytelling.com


Episode Date
90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It
Jun 22, 2026
89 | Fundraising Without Manipulation: 3 Ways Missionaries Can Invite Support Naturally
Jun 18, 2026
88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message
Jun 15, 2026
87 | The 3 Excuses Keeping Ministry Leaders Stuck in Fundraising
Jun 11, 2026
86 | Experiencing Ministry Burn Out? Josh and Corina Share How to Find Hope Again in Fundraising, Leadership, and Calling
Jun 08, 2026
85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons
Jun 04, 2026
84 | Stop Struggling to Write Ministry Newsletters: Include These 3 Things Every Time
Jun 01, 2026
83 | Donors Aren’t Saying Yes? Fix This Ministry Fundraising Mistake
May 28, 2026
82 | Why Ministry Fundraising Feels Slow and 3 Ways to Build Donor Trust Faster
May 25, 2026
81 | No Time to Fundraise? 3 Ways to Get Time Back for Ministry Support
May 21, 2026
80 | How to Get Donors to Say Yes Faster in Ministry Fundraising
May 18, 2026
79 | They Said They’d Give… Then Didn’t. What’s Blocking Consistent Fundraising
May 14, 2026
78 | Think Churches Don’t Care About Missions? What’s Actually Blocking Your Fundraising
May 11, 2026
77 | Your Fundraising Isn’t Connecting: 3 Ways to Turn Your Message Into a Compelling Story
May 07, 2026
76 | Want Your Ministry Fully Funded? 3 Things You Need In Your Fundraising Message
May 04, 2026
75 | Do Your Donors Feel Like ATMs or Partners? (Ministry Fundraising Relationships That Actually Work)
Apr 30, 2026
74 | What NOT to Say When Fundraising for Your Ministry (And What to Say Instead)
Apr 27, 2026
73 | How to Fundraise for a Building Campaign Without Losing Donor Interest
Apr 23, 2026
72 | Don’t Make This Mistake After a Donor Says Yes (Ministry Fundraising)
Apr 20, 2026
71 | You’re Using Story Wrong in Your Ministry Fundraising (Start Here Instead)
Apr 16, 2026
70 | Ready to See Consistent Giving? The Marketing Plan Every Ministry Leader Needs
Apr 13, 2026
69 | 3 Reasons Why Donors Aren’t Engaging With Your Ministry Fundraising
Apr 09, 2026
68 | How to Start a Fundraising Conversation Without Feeling Pushy
Apr 06, 2026
67 | Why Your Nonprofit Fundraising Feels Messy (And How to Build a Foundation That Works)
Apr 02, 2026
66 | Ministry Fundraising Without Stories? Build a Simple Story Bank That Keeps Donors Engaged
Mar 30, 2026
65 | 3 Ways to Build Long-Term Donor Relationships That Actually Last
Mar 26, 2026
64 | LIVE COACHING: The Donor Clarity That Transformed Her Ministry Fundraising
Mar 23, 2026
63 | Missionary Basics: 5 Steps to Share Your Story Clearly—Even If Fundraising Feels Awkward
Mar 19, 2026
62 | Struggling to Fundraise? How a Clear Marketing Plan Can Get Your Ministry Fully Funded
Mar 16, 2026
61 | Top Ways to Attract Ideal Donors: A Clearer Approach to Ministry Fundraising
Mar 12, 2026
60 | Ministry Fundraising Feels Icky? 3 Mindset Shifts to Ask for Support with Confidence
Mar 09, 2026
59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away
Mar 05, 2026
58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection
Mar 02, 2026
57 | Not Getting Enough Donations? 3 Story Shifts That Inspire People to Give
Feb 26, 2026
56 | Why Your Ministry Fundraising Ideas Fail and The #1 Way To Have Success
Feb 23, 2026
55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
Feb 19, 2026
54 | Struggling With Ministry Fundraising? A Simple Story Framework That Finally Works
Feb 16, 2026
53 | Lost in the Weeds? How Clear Messaging Makes Ministry Fundraising Easier
Feb 12, 2026
52 | When You're Burnt Out from Fundraising - 3 Simple Shifts For Clarity & Steady Support
Feb 09, 2026
51 | Hate Fundraising? 3 Ways to Ease the "Ick" of Asking for Money in Ministry
Feb 05, 2026
50 | LIVE COACHING: Clarify Your Ministry Fundraising Message w/ Cherilyn Kolbas
Feb 02, 2026
49 | 3 Beliefs That Keep You Stuck in Ministry Fundraising
Jan 29, 2026
48 | Is There 1 Thing That Creates Explosive Fundraising Growth?
Jan 26, 2026
47 | Fundraising Messaging Not Working? Start With Step #1
Jan 22, 2026
46 | Donors Aren’t Responding—Here’s What Your Fundraising Message Is Missing
Jan 19, 2026
45 | Did Your Big Fundraising Day Fall Flat? What to Do Before the Next One
Jan 15, 2026
44 | The Mistake in Your Nonprofit Messaging That’s Costing You Donors
Jan 12, 2026
43 | Why Your Fundraising Messaging Isn’t Working—and How Storytelling Fixes It
Jan 08, 2026
42 | Tired of Chasing Donors? How to Create Sustainability in Your Fundraising
Jan 05, 2026
41 | When Your Ministry Feels Invisible: 3 Steps to Build Donor Trust
Jan 01, 2026
40 | Is Your Website Losing Donors? 2 Things Your Homepage Needs for Better Fundraising
Dec 29, 2025
39 | How Imposter Syndrome Is Sabotaging Your Fundraising Messaging
Dec 25, 2025
38 | How to Quit the Burnout: Simplifying Your Fundraising Strategy
Dec 22, 2025
37| Out of People to Ask? 3 Steps to Mission-Driven Fundraising
Dec 18, 2025
36 | Why Is Asking for Money So Hard? How to Reframe Your Fundraising Mindset
Dec 15, 2025
35 | The Fundraising Shift That Makes Donors Pay Attention
Dec 11, 2025
34 | Hard Time Fundraising? Clarify Your Ministry Story
Dec 08, 2025
33 | How to Write Ministry Newsletters That Support Your Fundraising
Dec 04, 2025
32 | Why Do Donors Go Silent? 3 Relationship Gaps Ministries Miss
Dec 01, 2025
31 | 4 Steps to Sharing Stories That Engage Donors
Nov 27, 2025
30 | 3 Fundraising Mistakes That Are Costing You Donors—And How to Fix Them
Nov 24, 2025
29 | Why Pastors Aren’t Engaging—And How to Reach the Ministry Donors Who Will
Nov 20, 2025
28 | Donor Engagement Down? Use Storytelling to Rebuild Ministry Support
Nov 17, 2025
27 | How Storytelling Transformed an Unfocused Vision into a Ministry Movement w/ Karen Prevost
Nov 13, 2025
26 | Your 5-Minute Window: The 5-Step Framework to Instantly Engage Donors at Church
Nov 10, 2025
25 | Why Your Fundraising Stats Aren’t Bringing Donations—and What Will
Nov 06, 2025
24 | How to Find Stories That Inspire Donors (Even When Ministry Feels Quiet)
Nov 03, 2025
23 | Wrestling with God after Child Loss w/ Wendy Prevost
Oct 30, 2025
22 | What to Post on Social Media When Your Ministry Needs More Donor Engagement
Oct 27, 2025
21 | When Donors Drop Off: 3 Ways to Keep Donations Flowing
Oct 23, 2025
20 | Still Not Seeing Donations? 3 Things Every Fundraiser Must Make Crystal Clear
Oct 20, 2025
19 | Is Marriage Restoration Possible After 8 Years? A Christian Testimony w/ Uliana Komodi
Oct 16, 2025
18 | Hate Fundraising? 3 Things to Get Rid of the Shame of Asking
Oct 09, 2025
17 | When Fundraising Videos Don't Work – 3 Steps for Clear Donor Messaging
Oct 06, 2025
16 | Donors Ghosting You? The #1 Thing Every Ask Must Have
Oct 02, 2025
15 | Burned Out in Ministry? How to Find Joy, Rest, and Safe Support w/ Jourdan Lunsford
Sep 29, 2025
14 | 3 Things Confusing Your Donors (and How to Fix Them)
Sep 25, 2025
13 | Low Donor Growth? 3 Things to Prioritize in Your Donor Communication
Sep 22, 2025
12 | Ministry Storytelling Made Simple: A Framework to Engage Donors
Sep 18, 2025
11 | Persevering Through Years of Hardship w/ Margo & Joe Carl
Sep 15, 2025
10 | Struggling With Donor Communication? What God Says About Imposter Syndrome
Sep 11, 2025
09 | 5 Steps to Write Your Ministry Newsletter So Donors Engage
Sep 08, 2025
08 | 3 Steps to Build a Ministry Story Bank that Engages Donors
Sep 04, 2025
07 | Forgotten by God: Grief, Doubt, and Hope w/ Ben & Jessi Bock
Sep 01, 2025
06 | From Fundraising Dread to Joyfully Sharing Your Mission
Aug 25, 2025
05 | 7 Steps to Engage Your Donor: The Story Framework
Aug 18, 2025
04 | Get Your Donors to Pay Attention Amidst the Noise
Aug 11, 2025
01 | Why Don't Donors Care Like I Do? How to Increase Donor Engagement
Aug 04, 2025
02 | Donors aren't growing? This could be why
Aug 04, 2025
03 | Pouring Out & Still Failing w/ Jackie Prevost
Aug 04, 2025
The Story-Driven Ministry: Helping Ministry Leaders Tell Stories that Glorify God and Nurture Donors
Jul 17, 2025