EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 15 MIN
94 | Missionary Fundraising: Why People Ignore Your Emails (and What Gets Their Attention)
from Story‑Driven Fundraising | Ministry, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups · host Lisa Diaz - Fundraising Coach, Nonprofit Strategist
You spend hours writing your ministry newsletter… then hit send and wonder if anyone even opened it. No replies. No engagement. Just silence. If that’s happened to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your supporters don’t care. It may mean your newsletter isn’t giving them a reason to care.In this episode, you’ll learn three simple shifts that make your fundraising newsletters far more engaging—from writing subject lines people actually click to telling stories that help donors feel like they’re part of the ministry instead of just reading another report.Similar Episodes:88 | Fundraising Is Slow? 5 Amazing Outcomes When You Clarify Your Message90 | Not Fully Funded Yet? 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make Without Realizing It85 | Too Busy to Fundraise? 3 Simple Ways Ministry Leaders Stay Consistent in Busy Seasons👉 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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You spend hours writing your ministry newsletter… then hit send and wonder if anyone even opened it. No replies. No engagement. Just silence. If that’s happened to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your supporters don’t care. It may mean your newsletter isn’t giving them a reason to care. In this episode, you’ll learn three simple shifts that make your fundraising newsletters far more engaging—from writing subject lines people actually click to telling stories that help donors feel like they...
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