Today we’re talking all about how to bring the entrepreneurial spirit to missions with our special guest, Ryan Steuer.

Ryan is the founder of Magnify Missions, an organization focused on combating the problem of ministry and business burnout. As a former pastor and entrepreneur, Ryan knows the challenges and limitations to creating long-term sustainability in both ministry and business.

In this episode, we explore:

• The relationship between ministry and entrepreneurship.
• How to determine if volunteering, working bi-vocational, or working full-time in ministry or business is right for you.
• How to look at your ministry more like a business.
• Self-care for your ministry and family.
• How to create a long-term vision for your ministry.

To connect with Ryan, visit https://www.magnifymissions.com/. 

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Download our free support raising roadmap here.

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Today we’re taking a question from a listener who wants to know how to ask for funds from a business. 

Partnerships between charities and businesses can be immensely powerful. The collaboration between these two groups can result in significant positive impact for the community and the world. One of the key avenues for this collaboration is through corporate donations.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• 5 effective strategies for your ministry and organization to connect with businesses to secure corporate donations
• How to foster mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that drive meaningful change
• How to customize a win-win partnership with a business as a missionary or ministry

We're excited to offer three free training sessions in June 2023 on "How to Maximize Your Year-End Fundraising". Go here to register.

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Download our free support raising roadmap here.

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Have you ever wondered...

• Why can other people rely on me, but I can’t rely on myself?
• Why does it seem like I resist doing things I want to do?
• Why can’t other people accept that I find comfort and freedom in my routines?
• Why doesn’t everyone do the things they say they are going to do like I do?
• Why do I struggle to make decisions, often becoming overwhelmed by analysis paralysis?
• Why can’t I make time for myself and the habits I know would make me happier and healthier?

Today's episode will give you a better understanding of why you may make the decisions you make. We're diving into The Four Tendencies, a book by New York Times Best Selling author, Grechen Rubin.

In this episode you'll hear:

• What are the four tendencies
• What tendency do I lean towards
• How do I use this information to meet my own expectations and the expectations of others.
• How do I become a better fundraiser once I know my tendency
• and more! 

If you're interested in taking Gretchen's quiz to determine your tendency, go here.

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On today's episode, Mary shares how to turn a large gift into a matching gift.

Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “Our ministry was recently given a gift of $20,000 and I wanted to know if putting a matching funds 'ask' out there a good idea when my primary goal right now is personal support, not operational funds?"

In this episode you'll also hear:

• The best way to approach a donor to turn their gift into a matching gift.
• The 5 Steps to create a matching gift campaign with a large gift already secured.
• The 6 Steps to create a matching gift campaign without a large gift secured.
• and more! 

If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.

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Download our free support raising roadmap here.

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On today's episode, Mary shares how to get back up when you feel knocked down.

Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “I feel overwhelmed by my support raising goal. Just when I feel like I’m getting ahead, I lose a supporter and feel super defeated. What do I do?”

In this episode you'll hear:

• 3 verses to read when you're feeling defeated
• What key steps can you take to pick yourself up and get back on track
• How to reframe your situation from a dark spiraling story to a story of hope and possibility
• and more!

If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.

For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.

Download our free support raising roadmap here.

To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

On today's episode, Mary shares how to overcome the poverty mindset

Overcoming a poverty mindset can be a difficult and challenging process, but there are several steps that an individual can take to work towards a more positive and empowered mindset.

In this episode you'll hear:

• What is a poverty mindset
• What are the 5 most common reasons for a poverty mindset
• What are the 6 things you can do today to create an abundance mindset
• The single statement you can say to yourself that could change everything
• and more!

If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.

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On today's episode, Mary shares the three key obstacles to raising funds and how to overcome them.

In this episode you'll also hear:

• How to get more people to know you and your ministry exist
• How to stand out from your competition
• What is donor fatigue and how do I ensure my donors don't experience it
• and more!

If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.

For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.

Download our free support raising roadmap here.

To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.

On today's episode, Mary shares the seven key steps to overcome your fear of failure.

In this episode you'll also hear:

• What is fear?
• What is healthy and unhealthy fear?
• How you can take the 7 steps to overcoming your fear of failure and use them to improve your fundraising efforts.
• and more!

If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.

For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.

Download our free support raising roadmap here.

To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.