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How Missionaries Can Leverage the Power of Direct Messaging and Social Media to Raise Support with Natchi Lazarus (S2:E9) podcast

In this episode, Mike talks with Natchi Lazarus about how missionaries can use direct messaging and social media to raise more support.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • How direct messaging works.
  • Why you should consider moving to direct messaging, especially if you're in a closed nation.
  • The...
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Why It’s NOT Wrong To Market Your Ministry marketing

Ministry. Marketing. Mixing these two words is like trying to get oil and water to get along. At first glance, they seem like mutually exclusive concepts.

But I’ve got a confession.

When I was headlong in vocational ministry (as a “career” or “job”) I desperately...

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The Top Support Raising Strategies We Would Focus On If We Started Over (S2:E8) podcast

In this episode, we are talking about how to hit reset on your support raising.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • What it means to hit the reset button.
  • Why it's important to be honest with yourself when setting goals.
  • Building your team begins with just one person.

 

Resources:

Support...

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A Pastor’s Perspective on How Ministries Can Raise More Support with Pastor Rick Eimers (S2:E7) podcast

On the show this week, Mary interviews Pastor Rick Eimers. Pastor Rick talks about how ministries can raise more support and build better relationships.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • How to build relationships that turn into partnerships with pastors. 
  • Why it's important to have a clear and...
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How to Wow the Pastor and Secure More Church Donations with Robby Fowler (S2:E6) podcast

This week, I am continuing the conversation with my friend, Robby Fowler and we're discussing how to wow the pastor and how to secure more church donations.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • How to get to the pastor
  • Why it's important to be actively involved in a local church
  • What it means to have...
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What Every Single Missionary MUST Know About Websites with Robby Fowler (S2:E5) podcast

Today I'm joined by my dear friend, Robby Fowler, and we're talking about what every single missionary must know about websites.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • Why your personal brand matters
  • Why every missionary needs their own website
  • How Robby's DIY website course can help you quickly (and...
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The 3 Mistakes That Turn Every Donor Off (Avoid These!) (S2:E4) podcast

Today we are talking about the three big mistakes that turn every donor off and how to avoid them.

In this episode you'll hear:

  • Why you shouldn't automate what is supposed to be human
  • What it means to "salt the jar"
  • How to make it easy for people to donate to your cause
  • Why asking for donations...
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How Long Does It Take To Get Fully Funded? (And More Listener Questions!) (S2:E3) podcast

In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to get fully funded and we are answering some of your questions too!  

In this episode you'll hear:

  • How you get people to believe in your ministry, enough to invest
  • Advice for maintaining a support base
  • Realistic timelines for becoming...
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3 Donors Missionaries Should Target (And One To Avoid) marketing

Written by Mike Kim

“Our support has ‘dried up’ … we have no one to contact, and it seems no one will support us anymore. What do we do?”

Over the past few years, I’ve received a lot of messages like this from well-meaning, kind-hearted missionaries. Though...

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5 Tips to Turn Your Website Hero Into a SUPERHERO website

Written by Robby Fowler

Your support raising website is an important component of your fundraising. And perhaps nothing is more immediately important than the top of your home page.

Why?

Because the top of your home page is where everybody goes when they check you out—especially...

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The 3 Sticky Stories That Help You Raise Support (S2:E2) podcast

Today we're talking about storytelling and I believe there's nobody better at telling and teaching the storytelling process than Mike Kim. So buckle up, grab your sheet of paper and something to write with because Mike is going to give you the secret to the sauce on making and writing great...

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Supporters Can’t Resist This (So Use it in your Emails) email writing

Written by Robby Fowler

As a missionary, campus minister, pastor, or ministry leader who raises support, you have supporters you email.

Sure, sending emails often feels like an accomplishment in itself. But the goal isn’t for you to simply send emails to supporters. Your...

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