74: Why Your Relationship With Money Is Sending Mixed Messages (And How to Fix It)
Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries
Release Date: 10/21/2025
93: How to ask donors to pay for your ministry training (free template!)
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Many missionaries believe supporters only want to fund "field work," but the truth is, your donors want to invest in YOUR growth! Whether you are looking to attend a conference, take a course, or join Fully Funded Academy, this messaging script will help you get the sponsorship you need without the guilt. In this episode, Mike Kim shares the exact email template you can use to confidently ask your donors to fund your professional development. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: Instagram:
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92: Is technology killing missionary support raising?
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In a digital age dominated by automation, the "personal touch" remains the most powerful tool for Christian missionaries raising support. Join Mary Valloni and Mike Kim as they reveal why authentic, localized relationships are far more effective than generic outreach for fully funded missions. Discover how successful ministry leaders are leveraging technology—not to replace connection, but to amplify it—using simple strategies like personalized video messages to maintain genuine bonds with partners. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: ...
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91: What to Say when a donor stops supporting you
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One of the hardest moments in raising support is when a donor ends their support. It’s scary… and it can leave you feeling rejected. But how you respond in this moment matters just as much as how you asked for their support in the beginning. In this episode, Mary and Mike break down exactly what to say when a donor stops supporting you. Instead of panicking or burning bridges, we’ll show you how to honor the relationship, leave the door open for the future, and show you exactly what to say when this happens. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: ...
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90: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? (The Donor Type Test)
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Are you making the hardest ask without realizing it? Most missionaries default to asking for monthly support, but this is actually the most difficult commitment for a new donor to make. By only focusing on monthly giving, you might be leaving thousands on the table in your missionary fundraising efforts. In this video, we break down the Barbell Principle: a proven strategy to help you raise more support by understanding the three specific donor types. Stop using a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Learn how to match the right ask to the right person to improve your donor engagement and...
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89: Missionaries - Are You Making These 5 Email Mistakes?
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Most missionaries are sending emails that get ignored... and they don't even know why. In this episode, Mike Kim breaks down five common email mistakes that are killing your support raising and shares simple fixes you can implement right away. Learn how to write emails that actually get opened, read, and responded to. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: Instagram:
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88: The Social Media Trap That Keeps Missionaries Unfunded
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Can you achieve your missionary fundraising goals through social media alone? Mary Valloni reveals why social media isn't enough for full funding. While platforms like Instagram are powerful tools for donor engagement, true success in support raising requires personal connection. Learn how to leverage faith-based support raising strategies to turn online followers into committed financial partners through intentional relationships. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: Instagram:
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87: Your Support-Raising Deadline Just Passed—Now What?
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Support raising deadlines can cause a lot of anxiety. Whether you have 90 days or a year to raise support, the pressure can determine your entire calling... but it doesn't have to be paralyzing. In this episode, Mary shows you how to handle the pressure of support raising for missionaries, while discovering why missing a deadline doesn't mean your calling is over. Enjoy these strategies for sustainable nonprofit fundraising in 2026. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: Instagram:
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86: 3 (More) Phrases Killing Your Support Raising Ask (Say This Instead)
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We've coached over 2,000 missionaries, and today we're exposing three phrases that could be killing your ask in donor conversations. We break down the subtle language shifts that transform awkward funding requests into natural partnership invitations. If you've ever fumbled through face-to-face meetings or struggled with what to say when making the ask, this episode will change how you approach those critical moments. Stop using weak, guilt-driven language and start inviting people into genuine partnership with confidence. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the...
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85: Missionaries: Exactly How to Talk About Your Salary with Supporters
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How should you talk about your salary with supporters and donors? In this episode, we break down the three key expense categories every missionary needs to understand: program, fundraising, and admin. Learn why you don't need to share every personal expense detail with donors, and discover the proven framework that builds trust while maintaining healthy boundaries. If you're confused about financial transparency in support raising, this conversation will bring much-needed clarity. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: Get the Free Workbook: Instagram:
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84: 2026 Year End Wins & What Made Them Work
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What’s possible when you raise support with clarity, confidence, and community? In this New Year episode, Mike Kim and Mary share powerful real-life testimonies from missionaries and ministry leaders who experienced breakthrough in their fundraising — including: A $25,000 gift from a newly formed advisory team A $230,000 year-end campaign that started with a $100,000 goal Members rebuilding confidence after financial hardship Practical shifts that changed everything These aren’t just big numbers — they’re stories of mindset change, teamwork, and renewed faith for what’s...
info_outlineYour relationship with money might be more dysfunctional than you realize—and it can show up in every fundraising conversation you have. Today we unpack why so many ministry leaders wear financial scarcity like a badge of honor while billion-dollar nonprofits operate with completely different money mindsets.
What You'll Discover:
- The personification exercise that exposes your hidden money narratives—why treating money like electricity or water instead of a toxic relationship changes everything about how it flows into your mission
- How the "poverty badge of honor" in ministry culture is costing you time, energy, and kingdom impact while wealthy nonprofits operate under completely different abundance principles
- The grocery store moment that programmed your fundraising anxiety—identifying where your current money beliefs actually came from and why they're probably not even yours
- Why imposter syndrome hits hardest around people with more money—and the spiritual abundance perspective that levels the playing field between you and that Mercedes-driving donor
- The billion-dollar nonprofit compensation truth that challenges everything you've been told about "ethical" ministry salaries and what it means for valuing your own work
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