Life and Mission
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsStorytelling and writing are essential skills for missionaries, ministry and nonprofit leaders. In fact, if you struggle to tell stories, you'll struggle to raise the funds you need. Kay Helm is a writer & editor with experience in missions and the business world. She founded Mission Writers in 2022 to help missionaries write fundraising appeals and powerful stories to share with supporters. In this podcast, she offers tips you can use today to improve your missions & nonprofit writing.
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Nonprofit Newsletter Notes
February 08, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, I'm answering questions about nonprofit newsletters. How many newsletters should you send? How fancy do they need to be? What else can you do with those stories? Why send a print newsletter by mail when you can send email instead? One key thing you don't want to leave out. ------------ If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. ...
Tell Stories to Raise Funds
December 07, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBStorytelling is an essential skill for fundraisers. What do stories do? Stories help us connect. Compelling stories increase empathy. Stories reflect our values. Stories reveal truths. Stories help us see others in a new way. Stories give us context. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop...
Don't Stop Now! Do this to raise funds at year-end.
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBThe time between Thanksgiving and December 31 is by far the biggest giving season of the year. People expect you to ask. If you don't, the assumption will likely be that you don't need their money.Here's what you need to do now. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelli...
Unlock the Story Vault: Find the Stories You Need for Fundraising Success
October 13, 2023 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBYou know you need to tell more stories to raise funds - but where do you find these stories? In this episode, I share five ways to find the stories you need. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story libra...
What the Food Network Show "Chopped" Can Teach Nonprofits About Storytelling
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBIn the Food Network show Chopped, just before chefs present their first dish to the judges, they must answer the question, “What would it mean for you to win?” It's a question every nonprofit must answer. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase ...
Own Your Expertise
August 23, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDo you think of yourself as an expert? Maybe you should. We need you to share your knowledge and experience with us. ----- If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story library and your confidence. Details a...
Ask for advice from supporters
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBYour supporters want to help. Asking them for advice helps you and engages them at a deeper level. You’ll both be glad you did! Often, when you ask for advice, supporters will tell you exactly how they prefer to be asked for money. The transparency you show in conversations around how you raise funds invites them to also be transparent about how they approach giving. This isn’t a trick to get them to give more. It is an invitation to understand each other and to come into a closer relat...
Reduce Friction for Fundraising Success - Part 2
July 11, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MBIn the last episode, we looked at gaps in your storytelling that cause friction. This week, we’re looking at friction in the donation process. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story library and your con...
Reduce Friction for Fundraising Success - Part 1
June 28, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWhy aren't people giving? Maybe there's too much friction–little things in your messaging or in your presentation that cause hesitation or second-guessing. This week we look at friction in storytelling, and what to do about it. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytellin...
Every Story is About Change
June 14, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBEvery story needs change, regardless of the story's focus. By recognizing this and emphasizing it, you can engage and connect with your audience more effectively. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story ...
What Formula One Can Teach Nonprofits About Storytelling
May 15, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBSports can teach us a lot about nonprofit storytelling. In this episode, we're looking at two examples of sports using storytelling to reach people and to teach people – two things all nonprofits need to do. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase...
Monetize your book with a course
April 28, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you've got a book, you need a course to go with it. Here's my interview with the man who can help you do that, Dr. Lucas Marino. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story library and your confidence. D...
3 Questions Your Writing Must Answer
April 10, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBWhen we are writing to move someone to action, we must be clear. Not clever. Only crystal clear will do. I recently attended the Hope Words conference for writers, where one of the speakers was Katherine Paterson. Mrs. Paterson is the author of over 40 books and the recipient of many awards for her writing, including two Newberry Medals. She told us about a time when she got a note from her long-time editor about a certain paragraph. She had taken great care with this paragraph and she he...
Hard Stories: Writing for Yourself
March 15, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBAs ministry practitioners and nonprofit communicators, we are often called to sit with difficult stories of human suffering and injustice. Even though we are storytellers, not every story is for sharing. Our words are also meant for remembering, exploring, questioning, and hoping. Resources Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament Michael Card, A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching Out to God in the Lost Language of Lament (Quiet Times for the Heart) Links may be affiliat...
The Power of Parables in Nonprofit Storytelling
March 04, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBParables have a way of getting around our defenses, short-circuiting our stereotypes, and making us think in new ways. In this episode, we're looking at the role of parables in Jesus' ministry, and how you can use stories to break through walls in your nonprofit's messaging. Check out Jesus' parable in Matthew 13, and his answer to the disciples when they ask why he tells so many stories. Things to think about: What misconceptions, bad information, political twists, outdated approaches, pr...
How to be a Fundraising Super Bowl Star
February 16, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBThe Fundraising Super Bowl is your nonprofit's big game - and winning looks like raising the funds you need to serve. Here are some lessons from that "other" big game. Football coaching legend Vince Lombardi famously said to his almost-champion Green Bay Packers team, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” What he meant was they needed to execute the basics well, if they expected to win the big championship game. They had failed to win the championship the year before. But by focusing on the ba...
How to be a Great Podcast Guest
February 01, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBBeing a guest on podcasts is a great way to share your message. Here's your guide to being a great podcast guest. Find full show notes and a checklist at lifeandmission.com If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build ...
More Than Podcasting: Are we missing opportunities?
January 16, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this interview with Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association, we discuss the potential waiting to be unlocked through podcasting. Eric hosts the Halfway There Podcast. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for you...
Three Messages to Send Donors in January
January 12, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week on Life and Mission: End-of-year fundraising may be over, but that only sets up some key messaging for January. In this episode, I'll give you three key messages to send donors in January (plus a bonus). If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to i...
Writing Books - Interview with Kent Sanders
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, Kent Sanders shares his process for ghostwriting and collaborating on book projects. Plus, thoughts on structure and creativity, and his latest project - a book about Elvis. Kent is the author of 18 Words to Live By: A Father's Wisdom on What Matters Most, and The Artist's Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey, and co-author of Performance-Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life. He recently collaborated with Billy Stanle...
What to do When the Stories Aren't Pretty
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBWhen things don't turn out as planned, a well-told setback story can give donors another reason to support you. Here are some of the stories you can tell around a setback: Explain the process of change your beneficiaries go through. Focus on one aspect of the change process and help supporters understand why it's such a hurdle. Share a story about the setting that causes difficulties in the change process. Feature something in your work that deals specifically with one of those hurdles...
How Introverts Can Navigate Events
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBI have a love-hate relationship with conferences and networking events. While I love to meet new people and to learn new things, large or busy events can get overwhelming. I'm an introvert. I like my alone time. After a lot of activity, conversations, and noise, I need to go somewhere quiet and recharge. Last week's Daily Writer Retreat got me thinking about the advantage of smaller events (at least for me). This was a two-day event, with dinner together at a local restaurant the night be...
Using Stories to Connect: Mary Valloni interviews Kay Helm
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe tables are turned as fundraising expert Mary Valloni interviews Kay about using stories to connect with donors. We talked about: Using stories to connect Where we go wrong with storytelling Stories for people in admin roles Telling your own origin story The key story we forget Missionary fundraising training with Mary Valloni fullyfundedacademy.com Level up your storytelling skills with Kay missionwriters.org kayhelm.com If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise fu...
Help Donors Catch Your Stories
September 13, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBYour donors are busy. They’re tired. They make decisions all day in a world where everyone is clamoring for attention. Here's a simple way to help them "catch" your stories. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build ...
Adjust Your Messaging to Fit Your Donor's Journey
August 31, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBOur stories have the power to move supporters along on a journey: introducing them to a problem, dispelling myths, offering hope, introducing them to our organization, showing them how we solve the problem, building trust, and inviting them to take action. At any point in time, you'll have people at different stages along these five levels of awareness: Unaware - They don't even know there is a problem. Problem Aware - They know about the problem, but not about solutions. Solution Aware...
Joyful Copy: Interview with Joy Capps
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMy guest today is Joy Capps, author of Joyful Copy—How to Show Up in the Marketplace Ethically and Authentically. There are a lot of copywriting formulas and blueprints, and many ways to reach your audience. But not all ways line up with what we know to be ethical and true. Joy created her Joyful Copy framework to help us write marketing copy that isn’t slimy. Based on Galatians 5:22-23 and Philippians 4:8, her framework filters best practices of copywriting through the teachings of the Bi...
What Airbnb can teach nonprofits about storytelling
August 10, 2022 03:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBEvery story gives us a chance to choose. Do we set up a “them and us” narrative, or will we do the work to offer another perspective? Airbnb runs an ad featuring a family of shaggy “monsters” enjoying their vacation. the goal of the ad is to invite people to become hosts on the platform. It starts where many of us are when it comes to inviting strangers to stay in our homes–it’s a little scary. But then we see a delightful series of scenes: enjoying beautiful views with a cuppa tea, a famil...
Fundraising in Uncertain Times
July 26, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBI got a message today from a supporter who needs to stop her monthly donations. I'm thinking of my friends in ministry who raise support–missionary support or raising funds for the ministry as a whole–and you’re on the field, you’re doing the work, and you get a message like this. The temptation is to shrink back. The temptation is to say, "Well, people are hurting (they are) and so I feel bad asking for money to support the ministry." But I want to encourage you that this is not the time t...
Help donors read your fundraising materials
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHow to make your fundraising materials more inviting and easier to read, so more people can join you in your life-changing mission. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story library and your confidence. ...
Flamingo Marketing Mindset with Katie Hornor
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMy interview with Katie Hornor, author of Flamingo Marketing: How to Leverage Unique, Stay Relevant and Change the World [00:02:28] Leverage your unique [00:04:11] Why mindset is so important [00:06:03] Doing hard things [00:09:26] Time management [00:13:08] Legacy [00:14:03] Details on the book Katie has bonuses for you at freeflamingobook.com If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministr...
Three Takeaways for Communicators from TVE4
June 24, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBMy three top takeaways from the Virtual Event on Virtual Events, and how you can serve your people by sharing the things you learn. I try to attend something every year that’s outside of but adjacent to my field. It helps me see things with fresh eyes. New possibilities, solutions to old problems, and a break from the routine. I recently attended The Virtual Event for Virtual Events and came away inspired and energized. Here are my top three takeaways that any communicator (even if you're...
Why you need stories to raise funds
June 20, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBYou need to tell stories to raise more funds for your mission, ministry or nonprofit. But why is that? What exactly is it that stories do? Every known culture tells stories. This is the way we make sense of the world and our place in it. All through the donor journey, especially with people who are not yet aware of you and your mission. Stories help draw them in, and help them get to know, like, and trust you. Why Tell Stories? Stories help us connect – When you listen to a story, your b...
Life and Mission Season Three
June 16, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBIt's a new season for the Life and Mission podcast! Mission Writers If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build your story library and your confidence. Details at MissionWriters.org Support the show Mission Writer...
Replay: One Woman Can Change the World
June 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBRonne Rock is a storyteller, truth-teller, hope-dealer, and author of One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Your God- Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are. If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell. Master the fundraising story calendar. Develop and practice essential storytelling skills to increase funding for your mission. Build ...
Four Words Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Master
May 20, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMission and vision are words we hear often, but we can struggle to differentiate between them. As leaders, communicators, and fundraisers, the confusion can cost us. We have a great cause! Why won’t people join us? Why don’t they give? Maybe it’s because we’re not being clear. They can’t see the big picture, and they don’t understand what we’re doing or how what we do fits in with the big picture. In this episode, I’m talking about vision, mission, goals, something I call handles, and how ...
How to Enjoy Fundraising and Build Better Relationships, with David Oaks
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBFundraising doesn’t have to be a chore! Why should it be? We get to invite people into a greater story. David Oaks and I had a fun conversation about the simple things you can put into practice today to build better relationships and raise more money for your mission. Connect with David: Website: www.wsdevelop.com Instagram: @davidLoaks12 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidLOaks Twitter: @davidoaks If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writer...
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome, with Jennifer Harshman
April 20, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHow do we get past that nagging feeling that we aren't qualified or "ready" to do that thing we're supposed to do? Imposter syndrome is that feeling many of us get when we start something new, where we question our qualifications, our abilities, or even our right to be involved at all. Jennifer Harshman works with people who want to make a difference, mostly writers and entrepreneurs. She says imposter syndrome is something we can all struggle with, but there are ways to overcome it. Talk ...
Slow Living with Jodi Grubbs
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow can moments of slow living create an island of peace in our daily lives? Jodi Grubbs is a slow living advocate and host of the Our Island in the City podcast. Here are some of the ways we can slow down and connect in the midst of our busy lives. Guest: Our Island in the City Connect with Jodi on Instagram @jodi.grubbs Sponsor: Get Out of the Boat, A Bible-Based Business Virtual Retreat, April 30, 2021 getoutoftheboat.com If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise fund...
Telling Stories Well, with Chris Staron
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBChris Staron is an award-winning filmmaker, an author, comedian, and podcaster. As host of the Truce Podcast, Chris uses journalistic tools to provide history and context to better understand the Christian church today. He gives us an inside look into his storytelling process, and why the stories we tell are so important. Connect with Chris at trucepodcast.com If you struggle to tell stories, you’ll struggle to raise funds. In the Mission Writers course: Learn the exact stories that ever...
Replay: Fundraising Freedom, with Mary Valloni
March 10, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat's keeping your nonprofit or ministry from being fully funded? Mary Valloni lays down some truth to help us overcome the lies we believe about money and fundraising. Plus, simple things you can do today to start your journey to Fully Funded. Connect with Mary at maryvalloni.com and at fullyfundedacademy.com Need a Certified Fully Funded Coach? fullyfundedacademy.com/kayhelm Get the book: Fundraising Freedom: 7 Steps to Build and Sustain Your Next Campaign Disclosure: Links may be ...
Faith, Calling, and Sparking Connections with Misty Phillip
February 23, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBMisty Phillip is using her gifts and her calling to bring people together. In 2020, she hosted two events–one live, right before the lockdown–and the second as a virtual event. We talked about the differences and similarities between live and virtual events, Misty’s personal journey of faith, and cultivating community. About Misty Phillip Misty is a dreamer and a doer who believes we are all here for a reason and that we are created for a purpose. She encourages people to use their story to...
All About Podcasting, with Alana Dawson
January 29, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIf you've ever wanted to start a podcast, this is for you. But not only podcasts, we're talking about going where your audience is, the process of creating content, and how to get your message out to the world. About Alana is a podcast coach, editor, and podcast producer who is on a mission to take the overwhelm, frustration, & stress out of podcasting, and put the fun back in! Alana is the host of The Podcasting Party Podcast, where she shares simplified step-by-step instructions, and eas...
Creating a Community for Writers with Brandy Wallner & Hope*Writers
January 19, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBI sat down with Brandy Wallner of Hope*Writers to talk about three things writers and creatives need to succeed. 1. A guide 2. Good, fresh information 3. Community Brandy is a community writer for Hope*Writers, tasked with building community and keeping members on track. For more about Hope*Writers https://lifeandmission.com/hope Do you dream of publishing your writing but you’re not sure what to do next (or where to start)? Check out this free quiz to help you identify where you are o...
Lessons for Life and Ministry with Tom Lane
January 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBTom Lane is the apostolic senior pastor at Gateway Church and author of Tested and Approved: 21 Lessons for Life and Ministry Tom Lane is the apostolic senior pastor at Gateway Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. As an elder, he provides spiritual governance for Gateway’s ministries. As a pastor to pastors, Tom is a long-term, trusted Christian leader. Tom has written many books including Heritage: A Father’s Influence to the Generations, Foundations of Healthy Church Government, and...
Looking up at the end of 2020
December 28, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSome thoughts on the hope of Christmas, and I share shorts from my friends in the Christian Podcasters Association. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2:10 Several friends eager to run into the New Year have asked me, “Do you have your word for 2021?” Actually, I don't have a single word. I have a phrase from the song O Holy Night. The soaring, triumphant anthem for a world so drained and exhausted tha...
Replay: Chickening IN with JJ Gutierrez
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSometimes a single word or phrase has the power to change the course of our lives, and “Chickening IN” is that word for JJ Gutierrez. This little twist on a familiar phrase launched JJ into a transformational journey from fear to faith. Her book, Chickening IN: From Fear to Courageous Faith, 8 Pillars of Transformation, is a practical guide to defeating fear and doubt. I spoke with JJ in February, but we especially need her message today. Overcoming fear is a process. One step follows anoth...
Redefining Success in Light of the Assignment
December 03, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBHow do you define success? Is it financial? Family? Creative or business achievements? Or does it have to do with something else? Tim Winders is a Performance Coach and author who specializes in helping Executive Teams and Entrepreneurial Leaders maximize their potential by looking beyond traditional “cookie-cutter” methods that often limit the creative process. A lifelong student, he thrives on helping people discover how to live outside of the box and walk out their unique God-given call...
The Power of Play: A Year of Playing Catch, with Ethan Bryan
November 18, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWhat happens when you play catch every day for a year? Ethan Bryan played catch on New Year's Day with his daughters. Then they had an idea. "Dad, what if you played catch every day for an entire year?" That's 365 days of catch! It's 500 catch partners, 10 states, and 12,000 miles, rain, wind, and snow. It's about play, letting our guard down, and connecting with each other. Do you have a story about how play connected you to something bigger? Links A Year of Playing Catch: What a Simp...
Start With These Fundraising Resources
November 05, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBToday I’d like to take my 14 years experience managing a nonprofits and offer help for leaders in this area. Download the guide at kayhelm.com/npguide. 1) A Spirituality of Fundraising, by Henri J.M. Nouwen You can read this through in one sitting. It’s only 50-60 pages. And it deals with the most important part of your fundraising–your mind. So many people start because of passion, but then run into a wall because fundraising feels like begging. So we’ve got to change our mindset. This ...
Attitude Adjustment: Interview with Brian J. Dixon
September 12, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBrian J Dixon on making money in ministry, taking care of relationships, and having those difficult but important conversations. Connect with Brian Website: https://briandixon.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianjdixon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianjdixon Take the Hope*Writer quiz More about Hope*Writers: lifeandmission.com/hope Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. If you decide to purchase any of these resources, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to y...