Ep 25 I Fundraising, Faith, and Pistachios: Coaching Ministries ft. Evan Cox & Jon DeLange

What do landscaping, grant writing for dummies, and pistachios have to do with faith-based fundraising? More than you'd think. In this episode, Raimy and Bini are joined by Evan Cox and Jon DeLange, the dynamic duo behind strategicfundraisingplan.com, who’ve helped hundreds of Christian ministries raise more money with less stress.You’ll hear how Evan went from mowing lawns to mentoring ministries, why Jon thinks "our" is the most dangerous word in fundraising, and how the best donor strategy might start with a bag of chips and a personal text.---------------------Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Philanthropy and Fundraising01:25 Personal Journeys into Fundraising08:00 The Formation of Strategic Fundraising Plan11:09 Understanding Christian Giving13:35 The Ideal vs. Reality of Donor Relationships17:39 Meeting Emotional Needs of Donors22:03 Balancing Identity and Impact in Fundraising27:47 Navigating Giving Priorities in Faith Communities32:00 Cultural Priorities in Fundraising34:34 Trends in Fundraising: Technology and Relationships38:43 The Need for Authentic Connections41:41 Blind Spots in Nonprofit Leadership46:47 Rapid Fire Insights on Fundraising