Does Missionary Fundraising Have to be Hard? with Karl Meisterheim – EM213

Today, Karl Meisterheim joins us to put the “fun” back in fundraising. He created a program called “Support Goal,” which helps missionaries keep up with fundraising. This program is great at keeping information organized and encouraging missionaries to stay connected.During the podcast, Karl talks about why he started the program. He also explains how SupportGoal works and who it works best for. His greatest goal is to see missionaries get the support they need to keep doing what God has called them to do. With this program, less time has to be spent organizing. This gives missionaries more time to minister and connect with supporters.  00:24 - Episode summary02:38 - Introduction03:05 - What do you do in ministry?04:12 - The positive impact of organized fundraising05:21 - Ways to fully approach fundraising06:54 - Experiencing a deeper realization07:35 - What led you to create SupportGoal?09:01 - Finding a way to serve missionaries10:06 - How does lack of support affect missionaries?11:14 - The benefits of direct feedback 12:51 - What is SupportGoal?13:51 - How to navigate SupportGoal15:21 - What kinds of ministries would benefit from SupportGoal?17:09 - Learning to not be everything18:21 - How SupportGoal connects with other programs19:05 - Can the program help with finances?20:21 - Ways to approach confrontational conversations22:14 - How much work goes into maintaining the system?25:16 - Saving time for missionaries26:26 - Having a flexible schedule27:19 - Balance between work and life28:32 - Resources for fundraising30:30 - Who are key connections?31:49 - Ways to connect32:42 - Who is SupportGoal best for?33:12 - How can we best pray for you?34:11 - Recommendations and requestsEpisode Resources & LinksSupportGoal.comEmail: [email protected] ForumSupport Raising SolutionsCoach Your Champions by Eric FoleyThe God Ask by Steve ShadrachAdditional Resources & Links Where are you listening from?Facebook: @EngagingMissionsMessenger: @EngagingMissionsTwitter: @EngagingMissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a Patron Subscribe to the ShowDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”