Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
Send a Reminder?
“It feels pushy to send a giving reminder to my people. Why bother them on New Year’s Eve Day?”
Would Your Giving Partners Say You Are a Genuinely Thankful Person?
Your country might not have an official day of thanks, but as 2022 ends what better time to appreciate your giving partners?
When You Don’t Have Time for Fundraising!
You intended to make funding appeals the last two months, but you didn’t get around to it. And now the students arrive in two weeks…
Calling Lapsed Donors?
Do you re-connect with lapsed giving partners? If not, you are leaving money on the table. And, doing a disfavor to your partners!
Can You Answer Five Donor Questions?
When missionaries stumble over questions on funding appointments, they telegraph shallow thinking. Donors pick it up immediately. So do your homework!
My Unexpected God-incident Moment with MPD
Over 40 years ago when I married my husband, Pete, we started “living by faith” as it was often referred to. There was no budget. But I have to say God was faithful…
Five Newsletter Must-do’s from a Giving Partner!
Clear, candid and well-organized missionary newsletters are most effective.
Two Lessons I have Learnt about Donor Ministry (from the donors themselves!)
Since launching TWAM (a discipling ministry to public school teachers all over Zambia) I realized I must increase my funding significantly.
“Going Ahead Afraid!”
I was once told that perseverance is “going ahead afraid.” That is, “do what is right even though you are fearful.” I found those three words to be true in funding, but it took a kick in the pants to put it into practice.