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Story‑Driven Fundraising | Missionary, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups episodes
- 82 | Why Ministry Fundraising Feels Slow and 3 Ways to Build Donor Trust Faster
People might love your ministry… and still hesitate to support it. That’s the frustrating part of fundraising that almost nobody talks about.
You have conversations. People listen. They seem interested. They even encourage you. Yet somehow the support still feels slow.
In this episode, we’re talking about why donor trust takes so long to build sometimes — and what you can do to speed that process up in a healthy, honest way. We’ll walk through the 3 things that build trust faster with donors so your ministry fundraising becomes clearer, stronger, and more effective over time.
Similar Episodes:
59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—and 3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection
👉 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 - 81 | No Time to Fundraise? 3 Ways to Get Time Back for Ministry Support
Do you feel like fundraising keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your list?
You know donor relationships matter. You know you should be communicating more consistently. But ministry responsibilities, meetings, events, homeschooling, emails, and constant interruptions keep taking over.
And before you know it, another month passes without intentionally fundraising or nurturing donor relationships.
In this episode, I share 3 practical ways to get time back for fundraising and ministry support — even when life feels overwhelming. You’ll learn how to stop living in constant reactivity, prioritize donor relationships without guilt, and create systems that help fundraising actually happen consistently.
Similar Episodes:
51 | Hate fundraising? 3 Ways to Ease the Ick of Asking for Money
50 | LIVE COACHING: Clarify Your Ministry Fundraising Message w/ Cherilyn Kolbas
62 | Struggling to Fundraise? How a Clear Marketing Plan Can Get Your Ministry Fully Funded
👉 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 - 80 | How to Get Donors to Say Yes Faster in Ministry Fundraising
What happens when the donors you were relying on end up not giving… or stop after a little while?
It can throw everything off. Logistically, financially, emotionally. You start wondering what happened, why it’s taking so long for people to commit, and whether fundraising is always supposed to feel this difficult.
So why does it take some donors months — or even years — to finally say yes?
In this episode, Lisa walks through the 3 biggest things that help donors support your ministry more quickly. You’ll learn how to identify your ideal donor, communicate your ministry with more clarity, and build trust faster so fundraising stops feeling so heavy and slow.
Similar Episodes:
59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—and 3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection
👉 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 - 79 | They Said They’d Give… Then Didn’t. What’s Blocking Consistent Fundraising
They said they’d give. They were excited. They meant it. And then… they don't follow through.
Or maybe they gave once… and then stopped.vIt’s one of the hardest parts of fundraising—and it can leave you feeling confused, discouraged, and stuck.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually causing donors not to follow through—and the 3 shifts you need to create more consistent, reliable support.
Similar Episodes:
51 | Hate fundraising? 3 Ways to Ease the Ick of Asking for Money
50 | LIVE COACHING: Clarify Your Ministry Fundraising Message w/ Cherilyn Kolbas
62 | Struggling to Fundraise? How a Clear Marketing Plan Can Get Your Ministry Fully Funded
👉 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 - 78 | Think Churches Don’t Care About Missions? What’s Actually Blocking Your Fundraising
You’ve thought it before. Churches just aren’t generous anymore. They don’t really care about missions.
And after enough polite conversations, low support, and missed follow-through… it starts to feel true.
But what if that’s not actually the problem? In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really blocking your fundraising with churches—and the 3 shifts that will help you communicate more clearly, connect faster, and raise support more effectively.
Similar Episodes:
59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away
55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—and 3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection
👉 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 - 77 | Your Fundraising Isn’t Connecting: 3 Ways to Turn Your Message Into a Compelling Story
Your donors are reading your updates… but they’re not responding. You’re sharing what you’ve done, the impact you’re making, the numbers-but something still feels off.
Because information isn’t what creates connection. Story does.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through 3 simple ways to turn your everyday updates into compelling stories that actually connect with your donors—so they understand the need, feel it, and want to be part of the solution.
Similar Episodes:
71 | You’re Using Story Wrong in Your Ministry Fundraising (Start Here Instead)
68 | How to Start a Fundraising Conversation Without Feeling Pushy
65 | 3 Ways to Build Long-Term Donor Relationships That Actually Last
👉 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
22 min - 76 | Want Your Ministry Fully Funded? 3 Things You Need In Your Fundraising Message
Why won't donors step into support when you know your ministry matters?
If people are smiling, nodding, and saying “that’s great”… but not actually giving or engaging, the issue might not be your ministry—it’s your message.
In this episode, we walk through the 3 non-negotiable elements your fundraising message must include if you want donors to truly connect, understand the urgency, and say yes faster.
Similar Episodes:
69 | 3 Reasons Why Donors Aren’t Engaging With Your Ministry Fundraising
68 | How to Start a Fundraising Conversation Without Feeling Pushy
63 | Missionary Basics: 5 Steps to Share Your Story Clearly—Even If Fundraising Feels Awkward
👉 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
22 min - 75 | Do Your Donors Feel Like ATMs or Partners? (Ministry Fundraising Relationships That Actually Work)
Be honest for a second… When your donors hear from you, does it feel like a relationship—or a transaction?
Because most ministry leaders don’t mean to do it… but their donors end up feeling like ATMs. Only hearing from you when there’s a need. Only part of the story when money is involved.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between donors who feel like ATMs and donors who feel like true partners—and how to shift your communication so your relationships actually grow stronger over time.
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55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
49 | 3 Beliefs That Keep You Stuck in Ministry Fundraising
41 | When Your Ministry Feels Invisible: 3 Steps to Build Donor Trust
👉 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
23 min - 74 | What NOT to Say When Fundraising for Your Ministry (And What to Say Instead)
You’re trying to explain your ministry… and something feels off. You’re talking, they’re nodding—but you can tell they’re not really getting it.
So you start wondering: Am I using the wrong words? Am I saying something that’s pushing people away?
In this episode, we’re breaking down what NOT to say in your fundraising—and how to shift your words so your message actually connects, makes sense, and leads to action.
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70 | Ready to See Consistent Giving? The Marketing Plan Every Ministry Leader Needs
68 | How to Start a Fundraising Conversation Without Feeling Pushy
64 | LIVE COACHING: The Donor Clarity That Transformed Her Ministry Fundraising
👉 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 - 73 | How to Fundraise for a Building Campaign Without Losing Donor Interest
Fundraising for a building, renovation, or project can feel harder than anything else.
Because it’s not a person.
It’s not a story.
It’s a building.
And when you’re trying to talk about it, it can feel… flat.
So most ministry leaders either over-explain the details or struggle to make it sound compelling—and donors don’t really connect.
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to fundraise for a building campaign in a way that actually connects with donors—so they don’t just understand the need, but feel it and want to be part of it.
Listen to these next:
55: Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
58: Why Your Donors Aren't Engaging- 3 Simple Story Fixes that Reignite Connection
62: Struggling to Fundraise? How a Clear Marketing Plan Can Get Your Ministry Fully Funded
👉 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