Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
Minister or Martyr?
Do you personally try to fix a stubborn printer? Do you personally stamp every newsletter envelope? Are you the only one capable of securing a meeting room or recording expenses?
Five Phrases Good Fundraisers Don't Say
Words make a difference! Your potential donors cannot read your mind. Think through ahead of time what you will say. Here are five phrases to avoid…
Leaders, Are You Overlooking Donors Under Your Nose?
After being named National Director, Alphonse quickly realized that he needed unrestricted cash to help his staff with emergencies and to seize ministry opportunities. The General Fund was crucial for ministry health.
So, we reviewed the list of general fund donors name by name for the past five years. Didn’t take long!
What Does an Annual Funding and Communication Plan Look Like?
Having survived the Christmas holidays many mission-workers are overwhelmed as they face a new year with still more funding to raise and newsletters to write. But let’s simplify your next 12 months.
48 Hours To Go Reminder
Increase the results of your end-of-year/start-of-year appeal letter with a short 120-word e-mail reminder. What to say?
Send a Reminder?
“It feels pushy to send a giving reminder to my people. Why bother them on New Year’s Eve Day?”
Too Late For An End Of Year/ Start Of Year Appeal? No!
After studying missionary income reports from many countries over many years, I notice that missionary support is highest in December and January.
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?
Seven Fundraising Traps to Avoid
Similarly, we can fall for “easy” funding methods, but let us be wiser than the saber-tooths. Here are seven traps to avoid…