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
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Guest Information:
Contact Mike Kim & Mary Valloni at mary@maryvalloni.com 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: mary@fullyfundedacademy.com 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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