Story‑Driven Fundraising | Ministry, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups

If your ministry fundraising feels stuck—no matter how long you’ve been serving or how faithfully you’ve shown up—there may be something deeper holding it back.

In this episode, we unpack 3 common beliefs that quietly keep ministry fundraising from moving forward. If you’re tired of second-guessing what to say, feeling awkward asking for support, or wondering why your message isn’t connecting, this episode will help you get uns...

If your ministry is barely making ends meet and you’ve been searching for the one thing that will finally bring explosive fundraising growth, this episode is for you.

Many ministry leaders feel stuck—faithful, hardworking, and called by God, yet seeing little or no growth in monthly support and donations. Is there a single change that can create overnight fundraising breakthroughs?

This episode will help you release the pre...

If your fundraising messaging isn’t working and you know it’s inconsistent, confusing, or simply not connecting with donors—but you don’t know where to start—this episode is for you. 

In this episode, I'll walk you through step one of fixing your fundraising message by going back to the core of your ministry: why it exists. This practical, faith-centered teaching will help you simplify your message, gain confidence in fund...

Donors aren’t responding—and it can leave you feeling confused, discouraged, and unsure of what’s actually wrong with your fundraising. You’re sending emails, posting on social media, updating your website, and sharing about the work you’re doing, yet donors still don’t seem to connect, engage, or give. 

In this episode, we uncover what your fundraising message is likely missing and why story is the key to creating a real donor...

Ever had a big fundraising day—like Giving Tuesday—where you showed up, did what you could, and still felt disappointed by the results? In this episode, we talk about why some fundraising days fall flat and why it usually has less to do with competition and more to do with trust. You’ll learn three simple ways to build stronger donor relationships so fundraising becomes more sustainable and less exhausting over time.

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Your nonprofit may be struggling with fundraising not because its mission isn’t important, but because its messaging is unclear. When nonprofit messaging relies on clever titles, insider language, or vague slogans, potential donors feel confused and move on. 

In this episode, I'll unpack the most common nonprofit messaging mistake that quietly costs donors—why clarity builds trust, how confusing messaging hurts donor engag...

Is your ministry messaging falling flat—no engagement, low responses, and donors who just aren’t connecting with what you’re saying? In this episode, we talk about why “more information” isn’t the answer and how storytelling can instantly transform your fundraising communication. 

You’ll learn how story helps you engage donors quickly, build trust faster, and create messaging that is memorable in a noisy world. We’ll dig into t...

Are you tired of chasing donors? If fundraising feels like an exhausting cycle of constantly finding new people because the ones you have aren’t sticking around, you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why that burnout happens and what it actually takes to attract donors who stay, grow with you, and truly care about the need your ministry meets. You’ll learn the three traits of loyal, long-term supporters, how motivation shape...

Have you ever felt invisible in your fundraising—like no matter how hard you work, how many emails you send, or how consistently you show up, donors just aren’t responding? Many ministry leaders feel unseen and unheard, even while doing the exact work God has called them to. In this episode, we unpack why that happens and explore 3 practical ways to build donor trust so your ministry no longer feels overlooked in the fundraising pr...

Is your website losing potential donors? If your ministry fundraising feels stuck, your nonprofit website might be the silent culprit. Your homepage is often the first place donors land—and within seconds they decide whether they’ll stay, explore, and engage… or bounce. 

In this episode, we walk through the two messaging elements every ministry or nonprofit homepage must communicate immediately. Without these two pieces, your w...

If you’ve ever stepped into your fundraising role and felt unqualified, unsure, or like you’re “faking it,” this episode is for you. Imposter syndrome doesn’t just affect your confidence—it quietly sabotages your messaging and shapes the way donors perceive your ministry. In this episode, we walk through three practical steps to break free from that cycle by shifting your focus back to what God is doing, reviewing the words you use...

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by endless tasks, and discouraged by the lack of progress in your fundraising, this episode is for you. Today we talk about what happens when you try to show up on every platform, chase every trend, and carry more than God ever asked you to. You’ll learn a simple, God-led process for releasing the overwhelm, choosing one primary messaging platform, and building consistent, meaningf...

If you feel like you’ve asked everyone you know for support—and you’re running out of people to approach—this episode will be a breath of fresh air. Today we’re talking about why relationship-based fundraising (“people give because they like me”) eventually hits a wall, and how to shift toward a mission-driven approach that’s stronger, deeper, and far more sustainable. You’ll learn the three steps to moving beyond friends-and-famil...

If asking for money feels awkward, heavy, or even a little shameful, you are absolutely not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, we dig into why fundraising so often triggers discomfort, the beliefs we’ve absorbed over the years that make it feel “icky,” and how to reframe the entire experience through a healthy, God-centered mindset. You’ll learn simple shifts that help you see fundraising not as taking fro...

If your fundraising feels buried under noise, ignored by donors, or lost in a sea of competing messages, this episode will help you cut through the overwhelm. Today we’re unpacking the simple storytelling element that makes donors lean in, pay attention, and actually engage with what you share. Whether you’re speaking, posting on social media, writing an email, or crafting a donor appeal, this key shift will help your ministry stan...

Are you having a hard time fundraising—and you can’t quite figure out why? Your ministry messaging might be confusing donors without you realizing it. In this episode, we break down the three key roles in every effective ministry story—why your donor must be the main character, how your ministry functions as the guide, and where the people you serve actually fit in. You’ll learn simple shifts that bring clarity to your message, str...

Most ministry leaders know they should send newsletters, but writing them often feels confusing, overwhelming, or like a task that isn’t actually helping their fundraising. In this episode, we break down how to turn your ministry newsletter into a trust-building tool by shifting your mindset, writing with intentionality, involving donors in the story, and staying consistent. You’ll learn how to communicate in a way that makes donor...

Why do donors go quiet—even when they believe in your ministry? In this episode, we unpack the three relationship gaps most ministries overlook and how they quietly lead to donor drift. You’ll learn why supporters stop engaging, what they need to feel connected, and the simple relational shifts that build trust and long-term partnership. If donor communication feels hard or inconsistent, this episode will give you clarity, encourag...

Ever felt overwhelmed, thinking “I should share stories with donors…but I don’t even know where to start,”?

You already know how powerful stories are—especially when you see God transforming lives through your ministry. Those stories lift you, encourage you, and remind you exactly why you do what you do.

But when it’s time to share those stories with donors and supporters?

Suddenly it feels hard.

Maybe you don’t know which stories...