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

You KNOW you need to fundraise for your ministry. So why do you keep putting it off? Maybe you’re afraid of rejection, worried about damaging relationships, or just exhausted from trying to raise support without seeing results. And the longer you avoid fundraising, the harder it feels to start!

But what if the beliefs you have about fundraising are actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, we’re digging into why ministry leaders procrastinate on fundraising, what that avoidance might be costing you, and how to finally start taking action—even when you don’t feel motivated.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

You’ve been praying for God to provide financially for your ministry. But the donors aren’t coming, and your fundraising feels completely stuck. What if waiting on God has actually become an excuse to avoid something uncomfortable?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when ministry leaders get stuck waiting for donors to show up and how to start moving forward with confidence. I’ll share a mindset shift that changes how you approach fundraising, along with practical ways to connect with potential donors while trusting God with the results.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

You’re raising personal support AND funds for your ministry. Does that mean you need two different fundraising strategies?

If you’re a missionary or ministry leader trying to raise money for both yourself and your ministry, you might feel like you’re constantly asking people for money. And figuring out how to talk about each need without confusing your donors can feel overwhelming! But what if you’ve been making fundraising harder than it needs to be?

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple shift in how you approach personal support and ministry fundraising that can help you communicate more confidently, make giving easier for your donors, and stop feeling like you’re constantly asking for money.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

What if you’ve been looking for new ministry donors in all the wrong places? When you’re trying to raise support, it’s tempting to focus on finding people with money or getting your ministry in front of as many people as possible. But what if the secret to finding more donors is understanding WHO actually connects with your ministry?

In this live coaching session, I’m talking with Eleanore, who helps families in crisis. She shares two very different experiences connecting with potential donors at community events, and we uncover something surprising about the people most likely to support her work.

Listen in to the coaching as we go through and identify (with detail) who her Ideal Donor is. 

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

Your ministry doesn’t have dramatic success stories. So how do you show donors their giving is actually making a difference?

When your ministry focuses on discipleship, mentoring, relationships, or behind-the-scenes work, the impact can be difficult to measure. And that makes sharing stories with donors feel almost impossible! In this episode, I’m sharing three ways to help donors recognize the difference their support is making, even when the results take years to see.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

You know your personal story. You can share how God called you into ministry, the journey that brought you here, and why you’re so passionate about what you do.

People connect with your story. They get excited for you! So why does asking them for financial support still feel so awkward? Your personal story might actually be creating that uncomfortable transition.

In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden problems that happen when your ministry fundraising revolves around your personal calling—and why this approach can make it harder to keep donors engaged long-term.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

You know stories are powerful for fundraising—but what if you feel like your ministry just doesn’t have any good stories to tell? The problem may not be a lack of stories. You may just be looking for stories that are too big.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to start finding the ministry stories already happening around you. Plus, I’ll show you how to start building a story bank so the next time you sit down to write a newsletter, you’re not staring at a blank page wondering what to say.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

*LAST CHANCE to join the Fundraise with Confidence Workshop! Come join us LIVE and walk away with freedom in your fundraising: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising *

You finally raised your support. Now you can focus on ministry and put fundraising behind you… right?

That’s where a mistake can happen without you even realizing it. While you’re busy doing ministry, the donor relationships you worked so hard to build can slowly weaken.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ways to keep donors connected after fundraising—so they understand the impact they’re making, stay connected to your ministry, and grow into long-term, loyal donors.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

Fundraise With Confidence is happening LIVE October 5! If fundraising leaves you feeling awkward, guilty, or like you’re begging people for money, this free workshop is for you. We’re going to work through how to let go of that weight and what to say first when talking with potential donors. Save your free seat at irisstorytelling.com/fundraising.

“I can tell the story…but then it feels like, ‘Okay, now open your wallet.’” That’s how Victoria described one of her biggest fears as she prepares to begin raising support for her move to Haiti in 2027.

In this live coaching session, we work through the mindset shift that changes the ask, why a donor’s response isn’t your responsibility, and how to begin building a fundraising message with conflict that actually draws people into the story. If asking for support has ever made your stomach turn, this conversation is for you.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com

**Join me live for Fundraise with Confidence on October 5th. We’re going deeper into the mindset behind fundraising and beginning your story-driven fundraising message together. Grab your seat: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising

You believe deeply in your ministry—so why does asking someone to financially support it suddenly make you feel guilty, embarrassed, or even ashamed?

If fundraising leaves you dreading donor conversations, questioning what people will think of you, or sounding scripted the second money comes up, there may be something deeper underneath that discomfort. In this episode, we’re digging into the guilt, shame, and dread surrounding ministry fundraising—and I’ll give you one simple exercise to uncover what you may actually believe about asking for support.

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

[email protected]

https://irisstorytelling.com