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