Fully Funded: The Christian Missionary's 7-Step Guide to Raising Support and Growing Your Donor Base in Today's Modern World

Yes, it’s possible to grow your donor base, raise more support, and get fully funded in today's modern world. Over 5,000 missionaries leave the field every year because of a lack of finances. There’s a gap between what you’ve been taught about raising support and the reality of what it actually takes. More than ever, donors are distracted and preoccupied. How can missionaries and ministry leaders raise support and grow their donor base in an increasingly noisy world?In this practical and inspiring how-to, Mike Kim and Mary Valloni offer down-to-earth guidance on crafting an effective and life-giving approach to missions fundraising. Based on years of real-world experience with proven results, this book will teach you:How to cast a clear and compelling vision that rallies people to support youHow to plan a record-setting year-end fundraising campaignThe single strategy that has led to 100% of people getting fully fundedHow to write a winning support letterHow to host an irresistible in-person fundraising eventHow to leverage social media to cultivate real relationships with donorsAnd so much moreThis book is a trove of proven strategies, easy-to-use templates, and practical tips that represent the combined expertise of a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser, leading marketing strategist, and hundreds of real-world missionaries and ministry leaders.Mary Valloni and Mike Kim offer a clear, actionable plan that yields noticeable results. Fully Funded provides exceptional guidance and effectiveness.—Delyn Cole, National Director of Coaching and Support Raising Training, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, USAFully Funded is the 'secret decoder ring' missionaries have been waiting for. Mike and Mary go beyond concepts and get down to tactical how-to fundraising.—James Harrington, CEO and Founder, Ugandan Water ProjectMike and Mary help you implement a God-given vision with abundant provision. Apply Fully Funded and see a thirty-, sixty-, or even hundredfold return.—Joshua Finley, Author, Coach, Pastor, My Freedom ChurchThanks to Fully Funded, I launched ten ministry sites and raised over $3.5 million. Their heartfelt encouragement and strategies were game-changers.—Adam Strunz, Executive Director, Northern Plains Youth For ChristFully Funded aligns readers with godly principles about money and enterprise. It’s a critical resource to fund missions effectively and righteously.—Billy Sticker, Founder, ChiroCandy.comWith Fully Funded, I raised up a network of evangelists in 24 nations. Mike and Mary pour out wisdom, strategy, and practical advice.—Giles Stevens, Evangelist and Founder, The Great MissionFully Funded gave us a new approach focused on what God is doing. Read it and fundraise like a pro!—Rob and Nichole Plaster, Full-time faith-based workers in EuropeI’m fully funded now and can focus on ministry instead of fundraising. The relief and freedom from strain are priceless, thanks to Fully Funded.—Nora McNamara, SIL International Language and Culture Learning CoordinatorFully Funded will help you clarify your vision and reach your financial goals. No matter your location, these steps will help you become fully funded.—Kristina Blesson, Blesson International Ministries, IndiaFully Funded is the catalyst a new generation of pioneers needs. Mike and Mary say the quiet parts out loud, guiding missionaries to success in support raising.—Alex Seidler, Founder & Director, The Gateway Project Read more