103 | Fundraising Is Stealing Time from Your Ministry—3 Shifts That Change Everything

**I’m celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast by giving away three FREE Fundraising Message Coaching Sessions! If you’ve been wanting personalized feedback on your fundraising message, this is your chance.🎉 Enter the giveaway: https://www.irisstorytelling.com/100Fundraising feels like it’s stealing time from your ministry—but what if that mindset is actually holding your ministry back?If you’ve ever sat down to write a newsletter and thought, “I became a missionary to serve people, not spend hours fundraising,” you’re not alone. It can feel like every donor update, thank-you note, or support meeting pulls you away from the work God actually called you to do.In this episode, I’m sharing 3 mindset shifts that completely changed how you view fundraising. You’ll learn why fundraising isn’t separate from ministry, how to stop treating it like a never-ending list of tasks, and why a simple weekly rhythm can help fundraising feel lighter instead of overwhelming.👉 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