100 | Is Your Fundraising Ask Weak? This Mistake Keeps People From Supporting Your Ministry

100 | Is Your Fundraising Ask Weak? This Mistake Keeps People From Supporting Your Ministry

**🎉 100 EPISODE GIVEAWAY** Enter to win one of 3 free Fundraising Message Coaching sessions at irisstorytelling.com/100 [http://irisstorytelling.com/100] (entries close Aug 10th). What if the most polite phrase in ministry fundraising is actually keeping people from giving? “If you feel led.” “Anything helps.” “Give whatever God puts on your heart.” Those phrases sound humble, but they often create uncertainty instead of confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about why vague fundraising asks leave potential donors stuck, what donor psychology says about clear requests, and how asking for a specific amount actually makes it easier for people to say yes. 👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works. https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching [https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching] 👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read. https://irisstorytelling.com/guide [https://irisstorytelling.com/guide] 👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors. https://irisstorytelling.com/community [https://irisstorytelling.com/community] Connect with me: lisa@irisstorytelling.com https://irisstorytelling.com

99 | Stop Losing Ministry Donors: The Fundraising Follow-Up Strategy That Wins More Yeses

You thought they were excited about your ministry. They asked great questions. The conversation went well. Then… nothing. Many ministry leaders assume silence means someone isn’t interested. That assumption quietly costs ministries supporters every year. In this episode, I’ll show you why following up isn’t pushy, why most people simply get distracted, and the simple follow-up system I use to confidently reconnect with potential donors—without feeling awkward or salesy. Similar Episodes: 94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-missionary-fundraising-why-people-ignore-your-emails/id1827301847?i=1000775596899] 96 |  The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/96-the-fundraising-mistake-making-your-ministry/id1827301847?i=1000776541823] 93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-why-donors-forget-your-ministry-and-3-fundraising/id1827301847?i=1000775108417] 👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works. https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching [https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching] 👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read. https://irisstorytelling.com/guide [https://irisstorytelling.com/guide] 👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors. https://irisstorytelling.com/community [https://irisstorytelling.com/community] Connect with me: lisa@irisstorytelling.com https://irisstorytelling.com

98 | Inconsistent Ministry Communication? 3 Fundraising Shifts That Create Loyal Donors

You get motivated to communicate consistently, send a few updates, and show up online—then ministry gets busy and months pass. When fundraising season comes around, you suddenly start communicating again. That cycle can quietly weaken donor relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn how to choose the right communication channel, create a rhythm you can sustain, and invite supporters into the full ministry journey so they become loyal, long-term partners. Similar Episodes: 94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-missionary-fundraising-why-people-ignore-your-emails/id1827301847?i=1000775596899] 96 |  The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/96-the-fundraising-mistake-making-your-ministry/id1827301847?i=1000776541823] 93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-why-donors-forget-your-ministry-and-3-fundraising/id1827301847?i=1000775108417] 👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works. https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching [https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching] 👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read. https://irisstorytelling.com/guide [https://irisstorytelling.com/guide] 👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors. https://irisstorytelling.com/community [https://irisstorytelling.com/community] Connect with me: lisa@irisstorytelling.com https://irisstorytelling.com

97 | Fundraising Storytelling: How to Find Ministry Stories Every Week

You keep hearing that storytelling is the key to better fundraising… but what if you honestly feel like nothing interesting ever happens in your ministry? It’s easy to assume great stories are only for large nonprofits with dramatic testimonies. In this episode, I’ll show you why you don’t have a storytelling problem—you have a story-finding problem. You’ll learn a simple framework to uncover meaningful stories happening every week so your supporters can see the impact they’re helping create. Similar Episodes: 94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-missionary-fundraising-why-people-ignore-your-emails/id1827301847?i=1000775596899] 96 |  The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/96-the-fundraising-mistake-making-your-ministry/id1827301847?i=1000776541823] 93 | Why Donors Forget About Your Ministry (and 3 Fundraising Shifts That Keep You Top of Mind) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-why-donors-forget-your-ministry-and-3-fundraising/id1827301847?i=1000775108417] 👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works. https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching [https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching] 👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read. https://irisstorytelling.com/guide [https://irisstorytelling.com/guide] 👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors. https://irisstorytelling.com/community [https://irisstorytelling.com/community] Connect with me: lisa@irisstorytelling.com https://irisstorytelling.com

96 | The Fundraising Mistake Making Your Ministry Forgettable

Ever visited a ministry website and felt like you’ve read the same mission statement a dozen times? “Sharing the Gospel.” “Making disciples.” “Loving people.” Every one of those is important—but none of them makes a ministry memorable. In this episode, you’ll learn why your ministry may be far more unique than the way you describe it. I’ll show you three simple shifts that help supporters remember your ministry, connect emotionally with your mission, and understand why your work matters. Similar Episodes: 88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/88-fundraising-is-slow-5-amazing-outcomes-when-you/id1827301847?i=1000772724635] 90 |  Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/90-not-fully-funded-yet-5-mistakes-missionaries-make/id1827301847?i=1000773681817] 85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/85-too-busy-to-fundraise-3-simple-ways-ministry-leaders/id1827301847?i=1000771109703] 👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works. https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching [https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching] 👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read. https://irisstorytelling.com/guide [https://irisstorytelling.com/guide] 👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors. https://irisstorytelling.com/community [https://irisstorytelling.com/community] Connect with me: lisa@irisstorytelling.com https://irisstorytelling.com