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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 14 MIN

106 | Want Business Sponsors? How to Find the RIGHT Partners for your Ministry

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

Businesses can give bigger donations, so it’s tempting to look for the company with the deepest pockets and think, If we could just get them on board, we’d finally hit our fundraising goal.But chasing the biggest check can waste a huge amount of time—and sometimes bring the wrong partner into your ministry.In this episode, we’re talking about how fundraising with business sponsors is different from talking with individual donors and how to communicate with businesses more effectively. You’ll learn why identifying your ideal business donor matters, how to stay true to your ministry when pursuing funding, and why alignment can matter far more than the size of the potential donation.Similar Episodes: 92 | No One Donating? 2 Tips to Spark Ministry Donations Now89 | Fundraising Without Manipulation: 3 Ways Missionaries Can Invite Support Naturally👉 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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Businesses can give bigger donations, so it’s tempting to look for the company with the deepest pockets and think, If we could just get them on board, we’d finally hit our fundraising goal. But chasing the biggest check can waste a huge amount of time—and sometimes bring the wrong partner into your ministry. In this episode, we’re talking about how fundraising with business sponsors is different from talking with individual donors and how to communicate with businesses more effectively. Y...

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