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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

80 | How to Get Donors to Say Yes Faster in Ministry Fundraising

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

What happens when the donors you were relying on end up not giving… or stop after a little while?It can throw everything off. Logistically, financially, emotionally. You start wondering what happened, why it’s taking so long for people to commit, and whether fundraising is always supposed to feel this difficult.So why does it take some donors months — or even years — to finally say yes?In this episode, Lisa walks through the 3 biggest things that help donors support your ministry more quickly. You’ll learn how to identify your ideal donor, communicate your ministry with more clarity, and build trust faster so fundraising stops feeling so heavy and slow.Similar Episodes:59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—and 3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection👉 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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What happens when the donors you were relying on end up not giving… or stop after a little while? It can throw everything off. Logistically, financially, emotionally. You start wondering what happened, why it’s taking so long for people to commit, and whether fundraising is always supposed to feel this difficult. So why does it take some donors months — or even years — to finally say yes? In this episode, Lisa walks through the 3 biggest things that help donors support your ministry mor...

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