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Story‑Driven Fundraising | Missionary, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups episodes
- 102 | Getting Too Many Fundraising “No’s”? 3 Steps to Handle Rejection Without Losing Confidence
🎉 Episode 100 Giveaway Ends August 10! I’m giving away 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching Sessions to ministry leaders, missionaries, and nonprofit founders. If you want help clarifying your fundraising message, newsletter, donor presentation, or support ask, enter now at irisstorytelling.com/100.
Every “no” in fundraising leaves a mark.
At first, it’s easy to brush off. Then another person says “maybe later.” Someone else ghosts you. Before long, those responses start changing how you show up. You hesitate to ask. You lose confidence. You begin expecting rejection before the conversation even starts.
But what if you’ve been carrying a burden God never asked you to carry?
In this episode, I share 3 biblical mindset shifts that will help you stop measuring yourself by donor responses and start approaching fundraising with confidence, freedom, and joy again.
👉 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
24 min - 101 | Fundraising Is Exhausting; Here Are 3 Ministry Rhythms To Build Ministry Support
🎉 100th Episode Giveaway! I’m celebrating 100 episodes by giving away 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching sessions (a $77 value each)! If you’re struggling to explain your ministry clearly, feeling awkward asking for support, or wondering what’s slowing your fundraising, enter by August 10 at irisstorytelling.com/100.
Does your fundraising swing between complete silence and full panic mode?
Maybe ministry gets busy, so fundraising gets pushed aside. Then one day you look at your support account and realize it’s time to scramble. If that cycle feels familiar, you’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
In this episode, you’ll learn 3 simple shifts that help fundraising become a healthy part of ministry instead of a recurring crisis. We’ll talk about the mindset that changes everything, why consistency matters more than fundraising seasons, and how your communication can help supporters see themselves as active partners in God’s work.
👉 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
20 min - 100 | Is Your Fundraising Ask Weak? This Mistake Keeps People From Supporting Your Ministry
**🎉 100 EPISODE GIVEAWAY** Enter to win one of 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching sessions at irisstorytelling.com/100 (entries close Aug 10th).
What if the most polite phrase in ministry fundraising is actually keeping people from giving?
“If you feel led.” “Anything helps.” “Give whatever God puts on your heart.”
Those phrases sound humble, but they often create uncertainty instead of confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about why vague fundraising asks leave potential donors stuck, what donor psychology says about clear requests, and how asking for a specific amount actually makes it easier for people to say yes.
👉 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
18 min - 99 | Stop Losing Ministry Donors: The Fundraising Follow-Up Strategy That Wins More Yeses
You thought they were excited about your ministry. They asked great questions. The conversation went well. Then… nothing.
Many ministry leaders assume silence means someone isn’t interested. That assumption quietly costs ministries supporters every year.
In this episode, I’ll show you why following up isn’t pushy, why most people simply get distracted, and the simple follow-up system I use to confidently reconnect with potential donors—without feeling awkward or salesy.
Similar Episodes:
94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention)
96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable
93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind)
👉 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
18 min - 98 | Inconsistent Ministry Communication? 3 Fundraising Shifts That Create Loyal Donors
You get motivated to communicate consistently, send a few updates, and show up online—then ministry gets busy and months pass. When fundraising season comes around, you suddenly start communicating again.
That cycle can quietly weaken donor relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose the right communication channel, create a rhythm you can sustain, and invite supporters into the full ministry journey so they become loyal, long-term partners.
Similar Episodes:
94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention)
96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable
93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind)
👉 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
18 min - 97 | Fundraising Storytelling: How to Find Ministry Stories Every Week
You keep hearing that storytelling is the key to better fundraising… but what if you honestly feel like nothing interesting ever happens in your ministry? It’s easy to assume great stories are only for large nonprofits with dramatic testimonies.
In this episode, I’ll show you why you don’t have a storytelling problem—you have a story-finding problem. You’ll learn a simple framework to uncover meaningful stories happening every week so your supporters can see the impact they’re helping create.
Similar Episodes:
94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention)
96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable
93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind)
👉 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 - 96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable
Ever visited a ministry website and felt like you’ve read the same mission statement a dozen times? “Sharing the Gospel.” “Making disciples.” “Loving people.” Every one of those is important—but none of them makes a ministry memorable.
In this episode, you’ll learn why your ministry may be far more unique than the way you describe it. I’ll show you three simple shifts that help supporters remember your ministry, connect emotionally with your mission, and understand why your work matters.
Similar Episodes:
88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message
90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It
85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons
👉 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
15 min - 95 | Struggling to Fundraise? 3 Reasons Someone Doesn’t Become a Donor
They loved hearing about your ministry. They asked thoughtful questions. They even said they’d pray about supporting you. So why do so many of those conversations end without a donation?
In this episode, you’ll discover the 3 biggest reasons people stay interested without ever becoming invested. You’ll learn how to communicate the problem your ministry solves, invite supporters into the story, and make the next step so clear that saying “yes” becomes much easier.
Similar Episodes:
88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message
90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It
85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons
👉 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
20 min - 94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention)
You spend hours writing your ministry newsletter… then hit send and wonder if anyone even opened it. No replies. No engagement. Just silence. If that’s happened to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your supporters don’t care. It may mean your newsletter isn’t giving them a reason to care.
In this episode, you’ll learn three simple shifts that make your fundraising newsletters far more engaging—from writing subject lines people actually click to telling stories that help donors feel like they’re part of the ministry instead of just reading another report.
Similar Episodes:
88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message
90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It
85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons
👉 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
16 min - 93 | Why Donors Forget Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind)
Ever walked away from a fundraising conversation convinced someone was going to support your ministry… only to never hear from them again? It can feel personal, but what if silence doesn’t mean they’ve rejected your ministry?
In this episode, you’ll learn why donors forget, why stories keep your ministry memorable, and three simple shifts that help you stay top of mind without becoming pushy or overwhelming.
Similar Episodes:
88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message
90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It
85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons
👉 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