Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries

By Mike Kim & Mary Valloni

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What's Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries about?

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.

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Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries episodes:

08.09.2023
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 the problem of ministry and business burnout. As a...
05.31.2023
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 between these two groups can result in significant positive...
05.17.2023
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...
05.10.2023
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 know if putting a...
04.19.2023
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 I’m getting ahead, I lose...
04.05.2023
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 work towards a more positive and empowered...
03.22.2023
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 stand out...
03.15.2023
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 to overcoming...
02.15.2023
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 the Fully Funded Podcast, Roger Lane. On January 5,...
02.08.2023
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 to overcome the challenge of finding donors...
02.01.2023
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...
01.25.2023
Episode 60: 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 aren't!)? What is a supersize...
01.18.2023
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 Is it biblical to be bi-vocational...
01.11.2023
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...
12.13.2022
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 your "personal...
12.07.2022
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 (regardless of how wealthy they are) What action...
11.29.2022
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 your gifts donated...
11.22.2022
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 before...
10.12.2022
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 working in a religiously hostile environment to...
09.21.2022
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 feel like a waste of your time and resources, but...
08.31.2022
051: How Missionary Lydia Nigh Got Fully Funded
On today's episode, Mary brings in a special guest to answer today's listener question who asks, "I don't know anyone who is fully funded! Could you help me?" When a student joins Fully Funded Academy, they get access to our Fully...
08.24.2022
050: How To Go From Raising Missionary Dollars To Raising Ministry Dollars
In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. KC asks... "I have been in full-time missions work for 23 years and am in the process of starting a new ministry geared toward women in missions with a colleague. We...
08.17.2022
049: From Volunteer To Paid Missionary With Kim Boley
Join us for today's conversation with campus missionary, Kim Boley, as we take a deep dive into how she went from a volunteer to paid missionary. She talks about how she went from supporting her husband in his role as...
08.10.2022
048: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Annual Giving Campaign
An annual campaign includes the funds raised to provide for the cost of operational funds of a ministry, organization, or individual raising support. Annual giving is a MUST for anyone raising funds. We cannot rely on monthly support alone. Give...
08.03.2022
047: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Monthly Giving Campaign
Before online giving, it was extremely difficult to raise funds through recurring gifts. Today, monthly giving is easier than ever and there is no better time to start your monthly campaign than right now. In this episode you'll hear... ...
07.27.2022
046: How To Bring On New Donors At 68 Years Old
In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. Jim asks... "How do I bring on new donors as I continue to do ministry at 68 years old." The myth that is often spread by the retirement industry is that...
07.19.2022
045: Why Build a Fundraising Advisory Team | 5 Things to Consider
Fundraising isn’t just about raising money – it’s about teambuilding, inviting others in and yes, not going it alone. Traditional support raising training encourages you to create a list of names and one-by-one invite them in. Our FREEDOM framework encourages...
07.12.2022
044: 10 Ways to Attract New Donors
How to attract new donors is one of the most frustrating parts of support raising and fundraising. In today's episode, Mary helps you to overcome the frustration with 10 ways to attract in new donors. Take the time to listen...
07.05.2022
043: How to Support Raise Through a Big Transition
Today, Mary takes on the question: “How do I raise support when I’m in transition?” Some of the key areas we discuss are: How do you communicate your transition to your donors What is a mission and vision statement...
03.01.2022
042: The 4 Lies About Support Raising That Need To End Today
02.22.2022
041: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To End Your Love: Hate Relationship with Fundraising Once and For All
02.01.2022
040: How to Raise More Funds When You Have a Small Network of Friends
Small is the new big! It's easy to think we need a huge network or inside connections with influential people to support our work, but that's far from true. Jump into this episode with Mary Valloni as she shares how...
01.25.2022
039: 3 Reasons Why Wealthy Donors Don't (and Won't) Give to You
Happy New Year! In this episode, Mary takes you inside the thought process of wealthy donors and why they support you (or don't).
12.07.2021
FREE TRAINING on December 14th: Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022
On Tuesday December 14th at 3pm ET, we are hosting a free online training and you're invited! Register here » Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022Tuesday December 14th 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm...
11.23.2021
038: Practicing Gratitude: An Inside Look At How I Do It
It's Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and on this episode Mike Kim shares a short (and hopefully sweet) message on practicing gratitude. You'll learn why "new horizons" are great for setting goals but lousy for tracking them, and...
11.16.2021
037: Knowing Yourself and the Audience You Want to Connect With
In this episode, Mike and Mary discuss a listener question: Have you noted any particular challenges for minority missionaries or church planters and how did you help them overcome them? Here are the cliff notes: Mike...
11.09.2021
036: How to Clearly Communicate with Your Ideal Audience
Mike and Mary dig into one of Mike’s clients, Elim Bible Institute and College, and discuss how they can attract more students. Most organizations and businesses struggle with the same things: Knowing who they are communicating to Strategizing...
11.02.2021
035: How to Rebuild Rapport After Poorly Raising Support
Today, Mike and Mary field a listener question: "Do you have any advice on rebuilding rapport after poorly raising support?" A sneak peek of the episode: How to address concerns and apologize if needed What it means to build a campfire...
10.19.2021
034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions
Eric Peoples is the lead pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has done significant work in missions throughout South and Central America, as well as Europe. He ministers frequently overseas and pioneered various mission initiatives through the context...
10.12.2021
033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader
Kelly Baader lives in Switzerland and serves as a mentor to Christian marketplace leaders across the world. Here are some of the things Kelly touches on: The 5 invisible areas that affect your life and business Switching the discussion...
10.05.2021
032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders
Kent Sanders is a former college professor turned ghostwriter and writing coach. Kent believes nothing is more powerful than a written story and that books are one of the few forms of magic we have left. In this episode we talk about: Why...
09.28.2021
031: How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow
Chris Barlow is the customer happiness director for Beeline Marketing and an all-around master of digital marketing. After working in sales, Chris moved on to volunteering for a nonprofit. Everyone in mission work has a skill that they can serve...
09.21.2021
030: How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond
Daniel Hammond is a former interrogator for the military and to say his life has been turned around would be an understatement! Today, Daniel runs a significant nursing school ministry in Honduras. I recently met Daniel in Nashville at Mike...
09.14.2021
029: The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity
One of things Mike Kim talks about in his new book, You Are the Brand, are three questions you need to ask yourself to gain INSTANT clarity: What pisses you off? What breaks your heart? What is the big...
08.31.2021
028: Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On?
Mary takes a question from a listener named Michael (last name withheld) regarding how transparent you should be about how much support you live on. This can be a touchy issue for anyone raising or living off support, so if...
07.06.2021
027: 7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset
Poverty is a mindset! It creates that sense of scarcity, which you then become accustomed to. In this episode, Mary Valloni walks you through seven ways to overcome the scarcity mindset so that you stop hinging your ministry and life...
06.29.2021
026: How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations
In life, we have three circles of relationships: our close friends, our colleagues, and our acquaintances. In this episode, Mary talks with fundraising coach, mentor, and former Vice President of Development at North Central University, Roger Lane. Roger has worked...
06.22.2021
025: Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects
Have a question you want us to answer? Go to: fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast Many of us get 60%, 70%, or 80% funded and then freeze! What gives? The answer is NOT doing this alone. It's so important to lock arms with others...
06.08.2021
024: The Big Difference Between Authenticity and Transparency in Storytelling with Mike Kim
In today's episode, Mike and Mary continue their conversation on Mike's upcoming book, You Are the Brand, and how to effectively communicate online. In this episode you'll hear: Questions to ask yourself before you hit publish on anything The...
06.01.2021
023: You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint) with Mike Kim
Welcome to season 3 of the Fully Funded Podcast! In this episode, Mary interviews Mike on his upcoming book, You Are the Brand. In this episode you'll hear: Mike's 8-Step Blueprint to showcase your unique expertise Mike's journey from...

What's Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries about?

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Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries episodes:

071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer

070: How To Ask For Corporate Support

069: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

068: How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift

067: How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down

066: How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset

065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!)

064: The 7 Key Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

063: The Power of Mentorship with Chris Cortte (In Memory of Roger Lane)

062: The 4 Bible Verses That Make Fundraising Harder

061: How To Minister To The Rich

Episode 60: The 5 Kinds of Donors Every Ministry Needs in 2023

059: Should Ministry Workers Be Bi-Vocational

058: How to Hit the Reset Button on Work and Life

057: The Single Reason Why Your Ministry Isn't Fully Funded

056: How To Build a Relationship With a Multi-Millionaire

055: Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gifts to Donors

054: The 2 Things You Should Do Before December 31st to Maximize Your Year-End Giving

053: 3 Strategies to Raise More Funds In a Closed (or Open) Nation

052: Snail Mail or Email (What Should I Do?)

051: How Missionary Lydia Nigh Got Fully Funded

050: How To Go From Raising Missionary Dollars To Raising Ministry Dollars

049: From Volunteer To Paid Missionary With Kim Boley

048: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Annual Giving Campaign

047: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Monthly Giving Campaign

046: How To Bring On New Donors At 68 Years Old

045: Why Build a Fundraising Advisory Team | 5 Things to Consider

044: 10 Ways to Attract New Donors

043: How to Support Raise Through a Big Transition

042: The 4 Lies About Support Raising That Need To End Today

041: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To End Your Love: Hate Relationship with Fundraising Once and For All

040: How to Raise More Funds When You Have a Small Network of Friends

039: 3 Reasons Why Wealthy Donors Don't (and Won't) Give to You

FREE TRAINING on December 14th: Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022

038: Practicing Gratitude: An Inside Look At How I Do It

037: Knowing Yourself and the Audience You Want to Connect With

036: How to Clearly Communicate with Your Ideal Audience

035: How to Rebuild Rapport After Poorly Raising Support

034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions

033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader

032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders

031: How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow

030: How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond

029: The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity

028: Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On?

027: 7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset

026: How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations

025: Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects

024: The Big Difference Between Authenticity and Transparency in Storytelling with Mike Kim

023: You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint) with Mike Kim