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Information Security Basics
Serving in sensitive regions? This overview covers the basic information security practices missionaries should know to protect their communications while overseas.
Is It Time to Hire a Fundraiser?
Wondering if a dedicated fundraiser is the answer to your budget shortfall? This post helps nonprofits and mission organizations evaluate whether it's the right move.
When You Face a Budget Shortfall
In the red and feeling stuck? These practical steps help missionaries and ministry leaders address a budget shortfall with faith, strategy, and clear action.
Biblical Principles of Stewardship
We own nothing — God does. Explore the biblical principles of stewardship that reframe how missionaries invite donors to give and why generosity is an act of worship.
Make New Friends, but First Keep the Old
New donors are exciting — but your existing partners are your foundation. Learn why missionaries should focus on retaining and upgrading current donors first.
Thanking Your Donor!
You can never over-thank a donor. Discover why a timely, sincere thank-you is one of the most powerful tools missionaries have for retaining long-term partners.
"Strategy Day" // Funding Building Blocks
A dedicated strategy day changes everything. Learn the funding building blocks missionaries should work through to create a realistic, effective annual fundraising plan.
Strategic Messaging
Your message is the foundation of all your fundraising. Learn how missionaries should develop strategic core messaging that stays consistent across every channel.
Move ‘Em on Up!
Compelling donors to increase their giving requires intentionality — not just asking. Learn the motivations and approach that help missionaries move donors to the next level.
The Donor Behavior Grid: Turning List Chaos Into Intentional Asks
Not all donors are the same. Learn how missionaries can use a donor behavior grid to categorize contacts by frequency and level — and craft intentional asks for each.
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.