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Using Core Messaging
Core messages are the backbone of all your communications. Learn how to use your core messaging framework consistently so donors hear a clear, unified story from you.
The Anatomy of Core Messages
Without core messages, your funding plan falls flat. Learn the anatomy of effective core messaging and how to build the foundation that makes all your asks more compelling.
Fundraising During a Global Pandemic
The pandemic created unexpected fundraising opportunities. Learn how missionaries successfully raised support during COVID by adapting to virtual connections with donors.
Three Myths about Measuring Success
Infographics and stats don't tell the full story. Learn the 3 most common myths missionaries believe about measuring fundraising success — and what really matters.
The Code to Unlock Your Donor Relationship
This quadrant exercise helps missionaries assess the operational structure of their ministry so donors can clearly understand it and feel genuinely invested in the impact.
Define the Problem
Knowing what problem you exist to solve is the foundation of compelling fundraising. Learn the 4 questions every missionary needs to answer before they ever make an ask.
Do you Know What You Do?
A website and social media aren't enough. Learn how missionaries can articulate what they do in a way that resonates with donors and creates a reason to give.
Creating Shared Impact
Donors don't want to fund your effort — they want to share in the impact. Learn how missionaries frame their work to make every partner feel like a co-owner of the mission.
Fundraising = Partnership = Relationship
Without genuine relationship, the tactics don't matter. Learn why the most effective missionary fundraisers prioritize partnership and relationships above all else.
Strategic Alignment
A strategy alignment day brings your team together to plan. Learn how missionaries use structured group sessions to set a clear, achievable funding path forward.
Assessment Tools
Not sure where your fundraising stands? These assessment tools help missionaries evaluate what's working, identify gaps, and make a smarter plan for the year ahead.
Components of an Assessment
Before you can improve, you need to know where you are. Learn the key questions missionaries should ask to get an honest read on their current fundraising situation.
How to approach Assessment
Step 1 of every great fundraising plan is assessment. Learn the mindset and action steps missionaries need to accurately assess what's working and chart the best path forward.
Consider not using the word "Consider"
One weak word is costing missionaries donations. Learn why the word 'consider' undermines your fundraising invitations — and what to say instead to get a clear response.
Save Time! Use Typeinator
Repetitive typing eats up fundraising time. Learn how Typeinator helps missionaries automate common phrases and communications so they can focus on building relationships.
Want to sign up one of your Missionaries for Tailored?
Mission organizations: learn how to sign up your missionaries for Tailored Fundraising's one-on-one coaching program and help your whole team get fully funded faster.
The Power of a Short Term Fundraising Goal
Feeling stuck or plateaued? Setting a small, achievable fundraising goal for the next two weeks can reignite your momentum and stretch your faith in God's provision.
Use Your Time Wisely - Send an End of the Year Letter
A year-end letter is one of your most valuable fundraising tools. Learn what it is, who to send it to, and how to write one that moves your contact list to give before December 31.