Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries – Details, episodes & analysis

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Thanksgiving is coming soon, and today we're sharing our personal journeys with gratitude and the profound impact that a gratitude practice can have on how you raise support and you day-to-day well-being. We are grateful for you!

• 00:00 Introduction to Gratitude
• 00:22 Personal Reflections on Gratitude
• 02:11 The Power of a Gratitude Journal
• 03:49 Journaling Practices and Personal Stories
• 07:10 Gratitude in Challenging Times
• 12:41 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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If your missionary budget isn't cutting it, or you're wondering how to create more financial margin without abandoning your ministry, this conversation is for you.

Mike and Mary tackle one of the most under-discussed realities in missions: what it actually means to be bi-vocational in today's world. Spoiler: it doesn't mean splitting your day between ministry and working retail. 

• 00:15 The Many Hats of a Missionary
• 01:01 Permission to Be Bivocational
• 02:19 Prioritizing and Time Management
• 03:09 Time Auditing for Productivity
• 05:26 Repurposing Work for Revenue
• 06:49 Balancing Family and Work
• 10:15 Exploring Additional Revenue Streams
• 16:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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• Book: fullyfundedbook.com
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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.

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Download our free support raising roadmap here.

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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.

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.

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.

On today's episode, Mary shares the three key obstacles to raising funds and how to overcome them.

In this episode you'll also hear:

• How to get more people to know you and your ministry exist
• How to stand out from your competition
• What is donor fatigue and how do I ensure my donors don't experience it
• 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.

On today's episode, Mary shares the seven key steps to overcome your fear of failure.

In this episode you'll also hear:

• What is fear?
• What is healthy and unhealthy fear?
• How you can take the 7 steps to overcoming your fear of failure and use them to improve your fundraising efforts.
• 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.

In this episode, Mary interviews full-time U.S. missionary, Chris Cortte.

Chris serves with the Assemblies of God college ministry, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and was mentored by a former guest of the Fully Funded Podcast, Roger Lane.

On January 5, 2023, Rev. Roger Allen Lane passed away at 73 years old from liver cancer. Roger was a respected pastor, leader, fundraiser, mentor, and coach to countless people throughout his years.

He had a passion for fundraising, and his book "Funded" became a staple to guide churches in their fundraising journeys. Roger never met a stranger and he was passionate about seeing people reach their full potential in Christ. 

In this episode, Mary and Chris talk through the powerful relationship Chris had with his mentor.

Chris shares:

• How his mentorship relationship with Roger has forever impacted how he stewards relationships with current and potential donors
• How his mentor shaped him into the man he is today as a father, husband, and minister
• How this single relationship prepared him for his current ministry role

To listen to Mary's interview with Roger Lane, go to episode 26.

To connect with Chris Cortte, feel free to email him at ccortte@ag.org.

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.

On today's episode, Mary shares the four verses that make fundraising harder.

In this episode you'll also hear:

• How to use these four verses to build stronger relationships with potential donors
• How to overcome the challenge of finding donors who don't look like they have money to give
• How to tell stories from an anonymous donor
• How to engage high-level donors as volunteers

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.