72 episodes

Many missionaries and ministry leaders feel under-equipped to raise support in today's world. Mike Kim and Mary Valloni teach best-practices in marketing and fundraising to help you grow your donor base and raise more support. For resources visit: fullyfundedacademy.com.

Fully Funded - Marketing and Fundraising for Missionaries Mike Kim & Mary Valloni

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    • 4.7 • 24 Ratings

Many missionaries and ministry leaders feel under-equipped to raise support in today's world. Mike Kim and Mary Valloni teach best-practices in marketing and fundraising to help you grow your donor base and raise more support. For resources visit: fullyfundedacademy.com.

    071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer

    071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer

    Today we’re talking all about how to bring the entrepreneurial spirit to missions with our special guest, Ryan Steuer.
    Ryan is the founder of Magnify Missions, an organization focused on combating the problem of ministry and business burnout. As a former pastor and entrepreneur, Ryan knows the challenges and limitations to creating long-term sustainability in both ministry and business.
    In this episode, we explore:
    The relationship between ministry and entrepreneurship. How to determine if volunteering, working bi-vocational, or working full-time in ministry or business is right for you. How to look at your ministry more like a business. Self-care for your ministry and family. How to create a long-term vision for your ministry. To connect with Ryan, visit https://www.magnifymissions.com/. 
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 35 min
    How To Ask For Corporate Support

    How To Ask For Corporate Support

    Today we’re taking a question from a listener who wants to know how to ask for funds from a business. 
    Partnerships between charities and businesses can be immensely powerful. The collaboration between these two groups can result in significant positive impact for the community and the world. One of the key avenues for this collaboration is through corporate donations.
    In this episode, we’ll explore:
    5 effective strategies for your ministry and organization to connect with businesses to secure corporate donations How to foster mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that drive meaningful change How to customize a win-win partnership with a business as a missionary or ministry We're excited to offer three free training sessions in June 2023 on "How to Maximize Your Year-End Fundraising". Go here to register.
    If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 29 min
    The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

    The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

    Have you ever wondered...
    Why can other people rely on me, but I can’t rely on myself? Why does it seem like I resist doing things I want to do? Why can’t other people accept that I find comfort and freedom in my routines? Why doesn’t everyone do the things they say they are going to do like I do? Why do I struggle to make decisions, often becoming overwhelmed by analysis paralysis? Why can’t I make time for myself and the habits I know would make me happier and healthier? Today's episode will give you a better understanding of why you may make the decisions you make. We're diving into The Four Tendencies, a book by New York Times Best Selling author, Grechen Rubin.
    In this episode you'll hear:
    What are the four tendencies What tendency do I lean towards How do I use this information to meet my own expectations and the expectations of others. How do I become a better fundraiser once I know my tendency and more!  If you're interested in taking Gretchen's quiz to determine your tendency, go here.
    If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 29 min
    How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift

    How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift

    On today's episode, Mary shares how to turn a large gift into a matching gift.
    Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “Our ministry was recently given a gift of $20,000 and I wanted to know if putting a matching funds 'ask' out there a good idea when my primary goal right now is personal support, not operational funds?"
    In this episode you'll also hear:
    The best way to approach a donor to turn their gift into a matching gift. The 5 Steps to create a matching gift campaign with a large gift already secured. The 6 Steps to create a matching gift campaign without a large gift secured. and more!  If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 30 min
    How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down

    How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down

    On today's episode, Mary shares how to get back up when you feel knocked down.
    Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “I feel overwhelmed by my support raising goal. Just when I feel like I’m getting ahead, I lose a supporter and feel super defeated. What do I do?”
    In this episode you'll hear:
    3 verses to read when you're feeling defeated What key steps can you take to pick yourself up and get back on track How to reframe your situation from a dark spiraling story to a story of hope and possibility and more! If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 32 min
    How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset

    How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset

    On today's episode, Mary shares how to overcome the poverty mindset
    Overcoming a poverty mindset can be a difficult and challenging process, but there are several steps that an individual can take to work towards a more positive and empowered mindset.
    In this episode you'll hear:
    What is a poverty mindset What are the 5 most common reasons for a poverty mindset What are the 6 things you can do today to create an abundance mindset The single statement you can say to yourself that could change everything and more! If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
    For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
    Download our free support raising roadmap here.
    To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

MarkDelaney ,

Great information

Thanks for the great content.

Joshuadunlap ,

Great Info!

Great info. Love how Mary and Mike communicate clearly and directly to our audience as missionaries. There isn’t much for our audience and it makes it hard. This is perfect. Only wish there was more content now! It’s been 7 months! Can’t wait for SEASON 2!

Irfan Abdul ,

Listened to the first season twice!

These last two days I have spent about 12 hours in my car. During that time I took the opportunity to litsen to season 1 of this podcast. I enjoyed it so much that I listened to podcast on my drive down to my desitnation and my drive back. For an auditory learner such as myself this was a perfect resource!
There were several questions I have asked myself as I lead my nonprofit, however, there have been few out there to answer those questions. This podcast did exactly that, as well as answering some questions I didn't know I had. There are very few quality, affordable resources available for both large and small nonprofits and this is one of them.
You owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast if you lead a nonprofit or work in marketing, sales, or the branding of a nonprofit.

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