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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 25 MIN

09 | 5 Steps to Write Your Ministry Newsletter So Donors Engage

from Story‑Driven Fundraising | Ministry, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups · host Lisa Diaz - Story Strategist, Brand Message Coach, Filmmaker

If you’ve ever sat down to write your ministry update and thought, “What do I even say?” or “This feels like a chore”—this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a practical, step-by-step framework for writing email ministry updates that your donors will actually want to read.We’ll cover:Why regular communication keeps donors connected and givingThe 5 steps to writing an effective ministry update emailHow to craft subject lines that make donors the heroWhy starting with the problem increases engagementOne clear call to action every email needsPlus, I’ll share bonus tips on how to keep your updates skimmable, story-driven, and relational! Grab the free guide that goes with it here:https://www.irisstorytelling.com/guide👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.https://irisstorytelling.com/guide👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.https://irisstorytelling.com/communityConnect with me:[email protected]://irisstorytelling.com

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If you’ve ever sat down to write your ministry update and thought, “What do I even say?” or “This feels like a chore”—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a practical, step-by-step framework for writing email ministry updates that your donors will actually want to read. We’ll cover: Why regular communication keeps donors connected and givingThe 5 steps to writing an effective ministry update emailHow to craft subject lines that make donors the heroWhy startin...

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