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One Question that Will Inspire More Giving

A single question can transform a donor conversation. Learn the question missionaries ask that taps into a donor's heart for the mission and inspires them to give at a higher level.

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How to Communicate with Churches

Churches are some of your most important partners. Learn how missionaries communicate their ministry to church leadership in a way that builds long-term church-based support.

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How to Reach a Millennial Donor Base

Millennials give — but differently. Learn how missionaries adapt their communication style, channels, and asks to connect with younger donors who want to fund meaningful work.

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Can Texting Result in More Funding?

Text messages see higher open rates than email. Learn how missionaries can incorporate texting into their donor communication strategy to follow up faster and raise more.

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Get into a Rhythm of Finding New Donors

New donor acquisition should never stop. Learn how missionaries build a consistent, sustainable rhythm of finding new financial partners so their support base keeps growing.

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How to Tell a Great Story in 4 Simple Steps

Great stories raise more support. These 4 steps help missionaries craft compelling, memorable stories that make donors feel the impact of their giving and want to say yes.

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5 Tips For Your Upcoming Fundraising Event

Events can be powerful fundraising tools — or costly mistakes. These 5 tips help missionaries plan and execute fundraising events that build relationships and generate real support.

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3 Keys to the Best Ask

The best asks share three things in common. Learn how missionaries tie their ask to impact, communicate how the donor fits the plan, and close with a clear, confident question.

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Overcoming Fundraising Myths

False beliefs about fundraising hold missionaries back. Learn the most common myths missionaries believe about asking for support — and the truth that sets them free to raise more.

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How to Get Donors to Call You Back

Getting donors to call back starts with your voicemail and follow-up approach. Learn the simple system missionaries use to get responses without calling more than once in a day.

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Getting Comfortable with Your Ask

The ask gets easier with practice — and the right framing. Learn how missionaries reframe asking for support as an invitation to impact so it feels natural and even enjoyable.

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One Change Can Make Funding Take Off

Sometimes a single shift unlocks everything. Learn the one mindset or strategy change that Tailored coaches see most often break through a missionary's fundraising plateau.

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