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Story‑Driven Fundraising | Missionary, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups episodes
- 03 | Pouring Out & Still Failing w/ Jackie Prevost
She poured out everything she had- and still felt like she was failing.
In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with my grandma, Jackie Prevost, to share a story from one of the lowest seasons of her life as a mom of seven. Several of her kids were making destructive choices, and she felt powerless, hopeless, and heartbroken.
This conversation is for every ministry leader, parent, or faithful follower who has loved deeply… and still wondered if it was making a difference.
We explore:
- What it’s like to feel like you’re losing the people you love
- How surrendering your outcomes to God changes everything
- A testimony of redemption that only God could write
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07 | Forgotten by God: Grief, Doubt, and Hope w/ Ben & Jessi Bock
11 | Persevering Through Years of Hardship w/ Margo & Joe Carl
👉 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:
https://irisstorytelling.com
42 min - 02 | Donors aren't growing? This could be why
Are your donors pulling back- or not responding at all?
In this episode, we unpack the real reasons donor support may be stalling. It’s not just the economy or donor fatigue. You’ll learn:
- Common excuses ministry leaders may believe about low giving
- Why messaging is often the disconnect
- A story-driven approach that invites donors in
- How clarity beats cleverness in donor engagement
Walk away with practical insights and a new way to connect with your supporters.
👉 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:
https://irisstorytelling.com
28 min - 01 | Why Don't Donors Care Like I Do? How to Increase Donor Engagement
If your audience or donors don’t seem as passionate about your mission as you are-this episode is for you.
In this kickoff to The Story-Driven Ministry, I share why ministries often struggle with donor engagement (even when the mission is strong), a behind-the-scenes look at a film that helped sponsor hundreds of children, and how storytelling—done right—can deepen support and grow your impact.
You’ll leave with clarity, encouragement, and a clear path to more effective communication.
👉 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:
https://irisstorytelling.com
21 min - The Story-Driven Ministry: Helping Ministry Leaders Tell Stories that Glorify God and Nurture Donors
You’re a ministry leader who longs to share what God is doing with clarity and impact. Yet too often your message feels scattered, and raising support feels heavy.
Welcome to The Story-Driven Ministry Podcast—a space to help you tell stories that glorify God, nurture donors, and strengthen the mission He’s called you to.
I’m Lisa Diaz. For 15 years I’ve partnered with ministries to craft stories that reflect God’s work, connect hearts, and build trust with supporters.
Each week, you’ll get practical tools to share testimonies of God’s faithfulness, clarify your message, and invite donors to join His story—through emails, videos, and social media.
👉 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:
https://irisstorytelling.com
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About Story‑Driven Fundraising | Missionary, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups
From the publisher's feed
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:
[email protected]
https://irisstorytelling.com