All Episodes
Story‑Driven Fundraising | Ministry, Fundraising Ideas, Donations, Marketing Plan, NonProfit Groups — 80 episodes
79 | They Said They’d Give… Then Didn’t. What’s Blocking Consistent Fundraising
78 | Think Churches Don’t Care About Missions? What’s Actually Blocking Your Fundraising
77 | Your Fundraising Isn’t Connecting: 3 Ways to Turn Your Message Into a Compelling Story
76 | Want Your Ministry Fully Funded? 3 Things You Need In Your Fundraising Message
75 | Do Your Donors Feel Like ATMs or Partners? (Ministry Fundraising Relationships That Actually Work)
74 | What NOT to Say When Fundraising for Your Ministry (And What to Say Instead)
73 | How to Fundraise for a Building Campaign Without Losing Donor Interest
72 | Don’t Make This Mistake After a Donor Says Yes (Ministry Fundraising)
71 | You’re Using Story Wrong in Your Ministry Fundraising (Start Here Instead)
70 | Ready to See Consistent Giving? The Marketing Plan Every Ministry Leader Needs
69 | 3 Reasons Why Donors Aren’t Engaging With Your Ministry Fundraising
68 | How to Start a Fundraising Conversation Without Feeling Pushy
67 | Why Your Nonprofit Fundraising Feels Messy (And How to Build a Foundation That Works)
66 | Ministry Fundraising Without Stories? Build a Simple Story Bank That Keeps Donors Engaged
65 | 3 Ways to Build Long-Term Donor Relationships That Actually Last
64 | LIVE COACHING: The Donor Clarity That Transformed Her Ministry Fundraising
63 | Missionary Basics: 5 Steps to Share Your Story Clearly—Even If Fundraising Feels Awkward
62 | Struggling to Fundraise? How a Clear Marketing Plan Can Get Your Ministry Fully Funded
61 | Top Ways to Attract Ideal Donors: A Clearer Approach to Ministry Fundraising
60 | Ministry Fundraising Feels Icky? 3 Mindset Shifts to Ask for Support with Confidence
59 | 3 Signs Your Fundraising Message is Turning Donors Away
58 | Why Your Donors Aren’t Engaging—3 Simple Story Fixes That Reignite Connection
57 | Not Getting Enough Donations? 3 Story Shifts That Inspire People to Give
56 | Why Your Ministry Fundraising Ideas Fail and The #1 Way To Have Success
55 | Fundraising is Overwhelming- Here's a Story-Driven Marketing Plan for Steady Support
54 | Struggling With Ministry Fundraising? A Simple Story Framework That Finally Works
53 | Lost in the Weeds? How Clear Messaging Makes Ministry Fundraising Easier
52 | When You're Burnt Out from Fundraising - 3 Simple Shifts For Clarity & Steady Support
51 | Hate Fundraising? 3 Ways to Ease the "Ick" of Asking for Money in Ministry
50 | LIVE COACHING: Clarify Your Ministry Fundraising Message w/ Cherilyn Kolbas
49 | 3 Beliefs That Keep You Stuck in Ministry Fundraising
48 | Is There 1 Thing That Creates Explosive Fundraising Growth?
47 | Fundraising Messaging Not Working? Start With Step #1
46 | Donors Aren’t Responding—Here’s What Your Fundraising Message Is Missing
45 | Did Your Big Fundraising Day Fall Flat? What to Do Before the Next One
44 | The Mistake in Your Nonprofit Messaging That’s Costing You Donors
43 | Why Your Fundraising Messaging Isn’t Working—and How Storytelling Fixes It
42 | Tired of Chasing Donors? How to Create Sustainability in Your Fundraising
41 | When Your Ministry Feels Invisible: 3 Steps to Build Donor Trust
40 | Is Your Website Losing Donors? 2 Things Your Homepage Needs for Better Fundraising
39 | How Imposter Syndrome Is Sabotaging Your Fundraising Messaging
38 | How to Quit the Burnout: Simplifying Your Fundraising Strategy
37| Out of People to Ask? 3 Steps to Mission-Driven Fundraising
36 | Why Is Asking for Money So Hard? How to Reframe Your Fundraising Mindset
35 | The Fundraising Shift That Makes Donors Pay Attention
34 | Hard Time Fundraising? Clarify Your Ministry Story
33 | How to Write Ministry Newsletters That Support Your Fundraising
32 | Why Do Donors Go Silent? 3 Relationship Gaps Ministries Miss
31 | 4 Steps to Sharing Stories That Engage Donors
30 | 3 Fundraising Mistakes That Are Costing You Donors—And How to Fix Them
29 | Why Pastors Aren’t Engaging—And How to Reach the Ministry Donors Who Will
28 | Donor Engagement Down? Use Storytelling to Rebuild Ministry Support
27 | How Storytelling Transformed an Unfocused Vision into a Ministry Movement w/ Karen Prevost
26 | Your 5-Minute Window: The 5-Step Framework to Instantly Engage Donors at Church
25 | Why Your Fundraising Stats Aren’t Bringing Donations—and What Will
24 | How to Find Stories That Inspire Donors (Even When Ministry Feels Quiet)
23 | Wrestling with God after Child Loss w/ Wendy Prevost
22 | What to Post on Social Media When Your Ministry Needs More Donor Engagement
21 | When Donors Drop Off: 3 Ways to Keep Donations Flowing
20 | Still Not Seeing Donations? 3 Things Every Fundraiser Must Make Crystal Clear
19 | Is Marriage Restoration Possible After 8 Years? A Christian Testimony w/ Uliana Komodi
18 | Hate Fundraising? 3 Things to Get Rid of the Shame of Asking
17 | When Fundraising Videos Don't Work – 3 Steps for Clear Donor Messaging
16 | Donors Ghosting You? The #1 Thing Every Ask Must Have
15 | Burned Out in Ministry? How to Find Joy, Rest, and Safe Support w/ Jourdan Lunsford
14 | 3 Things Confusing Your Donors (and How to Fix Them)
13 | Low Donor Growth? 3 Things to Prioritize in Your Donor Communication
12 | Ministry Storytelling Made Simple: A Framework to Engage Donors
11 | Persevering Through Years of Hardship w/ Margo & Joe Carl
10 | Struggling With Donor Communication? What God Says About Imposter Syndrome
09 | 5 Steps to Write Your Ministry Newsletter So Donors Engage
08 | 3 Steps to Build a Ministry Story Bank that Engages Donors
07 | Forgotten by God: Grief, Doubt, and Hope w/ Ben & Jessi Bock
06 | From Fundraising Dread to Joyfully Sharing Your Mission
05 | 7 Steps to Engage Your Donor: The Story Framework
04 | Get Your Donors to Pay Attention Amidst the Noise
03 | Pouring Out & Still Failing w/ Jackie Prevost
02 | Donors aren't growing? This could be why
01 | Why Don't Donors Care Like I Do? How to Increase Donor Engagement
The Story-Driven Ministry: Helping Ministry Leaders Tell Stories that Glorify God and Nurture Donors