Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries
Proven strategies, actionable insights, and encouraging testimonies for Christian missionaries raising support in today's world. We're Mary Valloni and Mike Kim, a team that only God could have brought together. Both of our lives were significantly impacted by missions. Mary is a respected non-profit consultant with a wealth of experience from working with ministry orgs like Chi Alpha as well as nonprofits like The American Cancer Society and the Special Olympics. Mike is best-selling author and expert in branding and marketing. Subscribe now to learn how to grow your donor base, raise more support, and get fully funded. More info at: http://fullyfundedacademy.com.
Episodes
One of the hardest moments in raising support is when a donor ends their support. It's scary… and it can leave you feeling rejected. But how you respond in this moment matters just as much as how you asked for their support in the beginning.
In this episode, Mary and Mike break down exactly what to say when a donor stops supporting you. Instead of panicking or burning bridges, we'll show you how to honor t...
Are you making the hardest ask without realizing it? Most missionaries default to asking for monthly support, but this is actually the most difficult commitment for a new donor to make. By only focusing on monthly giving, you might be leaving thousands on the table in your missionary fundraising efforts.
In this video, we break down the Barbell Principle: a proven strategy to help you ra...
Can you achieve your missionary fundraising goals through social media alone? Mary Valloni reveals why social media isn't enough for full funding. While platforms like Instagram are powerful tools for donor engagement, true success in support raising requires personal connection.
Learn how to leverage faith-based support raising strategies to turn online followers into committed financial partners through intenti...
Are your missionary fundraising deadlines causing you anxiety? Whether you have 90 days or a year to raise support, the pressure can determine your entire calling—but it doesn't have to be paralyzing. The real issue often isn't your effort, but outdated systems that demand you exceed your best year after year.
In this episode, Mary shows you how to handle the pressure of support raising for missionaries, while di...
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We've coached over 2,000 missionaries, and today we're exposing three phrases that could be killing your ask in donor conversations. We break down the subtle language shifts that transform awkward funding requests into natural partnership invitations.
If you've ever fumbled through face-to-face meetings or struggled with what to say when making the ask, this episode will change how you...
How should you talk about your salary with supporters and donors? In this episode, we break down the three key expense categories every missionary needs to understand: program, fundraising, and admin.
Learn why you don't need to share every personal expense detail with donors, and discover the proven framework that builds trust while maintaining healthy boundaries. If you're...
What's possible when you raise support with clarity, confidence, and community?
In this New Year episode, Mike Kim and Mary share powerful real-life testimonies from missionaries and ministry leaders who experienced breakthrough in their fundraising — including:
- A $25,000 gift from a newly formed advisory team
- A $230,000 year-end campaign that started with a $100,000 goal
- Members rebuilding confidence after ...
If you've ever felt like support raising should be easier by now—like maybe you're just not cut out for this—you need to watch this. Support raising has very predictable phases: the highs, the valleys, the plateaus. And if you don't know what's comin...
After coaching over 2,000 missionaries, we've noticed something: every single one who reached 100% support shared these five habits. They're not complicated, and they're not about being a "natural" at fundraising - they're just consistent, repeatable practices that work. If you want to get fully funded in 2026, start here.
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Mike Kim and Mary Valloni break down four common phrases that quietly kill missionary fundraising, especially in 1:1 conversations... and what to say instead!
The shift is simple but powerful: move from neediness and vague asks to clarity, confidence, and invitation, treating supporters as partners in the mission, not transactions.
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After three and a half years apart, we reunite to reshoot all the core content for Fully Funded Academy—and we're asking the big question: does your support raising strategy need a facelift, an overhaul, or a funeral?
This behind-the-scenes episode captures our two-day studio shoot and why putting your best foot forward matters. We share how they've grown in seven years, why excellence isn't pe...
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Thanksgiving is coming soon, and today we're sharing our personal journeys with gratitude and the profound impact that a gratitude practice can have on how you raise support and you day-to-day well-being. We are grateful for you!
- 00:00 Introduction to Gratitude
If your missionary budget isn't cutting it, or you're wondering how to create more financial margin without abandoning your ministry, this conversation is for you.
Mike and Mary tackle one of the most under-discussed realities in missions: what it actually means to be bi-vocational in today's world. Spoiler: it doesn't mean splitting your day between ministry and working retail.
As we head into November and December, your donors are deciding where to give. They're looking for ministries with clear vision and faithful stewardship.
Today we discuss a common mistake missionaries make that costs them thousands in support: focusing on money rather than vision. Tune in on how to make the shift ...
In this episode, we dive into the critical role of personal connections in ministry fundraising and missions support. This episode is packed with actionable advice designed to help you cultivate deeper connections and foster a supportive community around your mission. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just starting out, these insights will empower you to make a meaningful impact in your fundraising eff...
Your relationship with money might be more dysfunctional than you realize—and it can show up in every fundraising conversation you have. Today we unpack why so many ministry leaders wear financial scarcity like a badge of honor while billion-dollar nonprofits operate with completely different money mindsets.
What You'll Discover:
<...Join us as walk through our book Fully Funded chapter by chapter, sharing the stories and strategies behind each section. From the prayer card that fell out of Mary's dad's Bible to the framework that's helped thousands of missionaries raise support, we break down what's actually inside the book and why we structured it the way they did.
We're back with exciting news about the future of the Fully Funded Podcast - we're coming back!
For the past year, we've been heads-down working on our book Fully Funded and also building our YouTube channel. We've heard from so many of our readers and viewers that they'd like the audio format of the podcast, so we're coming back!
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