065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!)

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.

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.

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.

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 [email protected]. 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.