EP 330: The Intersection of Faith and Friendship: A Conversation with Mary Valloni and Mike Kim

On this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, Teresa has the joy of sitting down with  special guests Mary Valloni and Mike Kim, who discuss their new book aimed at helping Christian missionaries with fundraising. They delve into the origins of their partnership, the challenges they faced, and the meaningful journey that led to the book's creation. Mary and Mike share insights on marketing, cutting through Christian jargon, crafting mission statements, and the transformative impact of their work. They also reflect on the deep trust and friendship that has been foundational to their collaboration. This episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt storiesand bringing meaning to your life work. 

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:55 The Journey to Writing the Book

03:35 Target Audience and Mission

04:58 Personal Stories and Partnership

08:02 Challenges and Mindset in Fundraising

11:21 Simplifying Mission Statements

15:47 Practical Advice for Missionaries

20:17 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

24:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry

25:54 Building Trust and Partnership

27:13 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges

28:56 The Power of Mutual Support

34:50 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Goals

45:31 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

CLICK HERE for a link to the book

Guest Information:

Contact Mike Kim & Mary Valloni at [e-mail]  http://fullyfundedacademy.com Mary Valloni is a respected expert on fundraising, a podcast host, and the award-winning author of the book Fundraising Freedom. With over twenty years of fundraising experience with organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and the Special Olympics, she now shares her expertise as a coach, trainer, and mentor to nonprofit leaders around the world. For more information about Mary, visit MaryValloni.com. 

Mike Kim is a marketing strategist and author of the Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. His clients include faith-driven organizations such as Catalyst, People of the Second Chance, and Global Mission Awareness, as well as numerous churches, ministry schools, and para-church organizations. Mike has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. For more information about Mike, visit MikeKim.com.  Email: [e-mail] Our bestselling book, Fully Funded: The Christian Missionary's 7-Step Guide to Raising Support and Growing Your Donor Base in Today’s Modern World.

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