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Fundraising and Giving in the 21st Century With Rob Martin.

Patrick Shanahan


    • Apr 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    52 The Past, Present, and Future of Missions Philanthropy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 52:44


    In this episode, Rob Martin is joined by two pioneers of missions philanthropy: Fred Smith and Tom McCallie. They discuss what missions philanthropy looked like in the past, what it looks like now, and what they hope it will look like in the future. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-past-present-and-future-of-missions-philanthropy/

    51 Four Things Grant Makers Look For When Reviewing Grant Proposals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 29:07


    Here are the 4 things grant makers look for when evaluating proposals. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/4-things-grant-makers-look-for-when-reviewing-grant-proposals/

    50 How Do Ministry Nonprofits Measure Success and Why Is It Important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 20:10


    This week, we continue the conversation with Steve Delph from Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. We explore why nonprofit ministries should measure success, how the Union Gospel Mission measures success, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/how-do-ministry-nonprofits-measure-success-and-why-is-it-important/

    49 What It's Like Working at a Homeless Shelter | Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 14:46


    Steve Delph, from Seattle's Union Rescue Mission, shares his experiences working at a homeless shelter - the messages that are communicated to the homeless, how people become homeless, how to display the love of Christ, and more. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/what-its-like-working-at-a-homeless-shelter-seattles-union-gospel-mission/

    48 Making the Transition From the Business World to the Nonprofit Development World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 28:39


    This week, Steve Delph, from Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, will discuss his transition and learnings from the business world to the nonprofit development world. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/making-the-transition-from-the-business-world-to-the-nonprofit-development-world/

    47 Three Time Management Tips for Busy Ministry Fundraisers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 10:19


    Learn how to improve time management with these 3 strategies: create a physical calendar, be persistent in your regular recurring tasks, and delegate away important tasks. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/3-time-management-tips-for-busy-ministry-fundraisers/

    46 The 4 Most Common Fundraising Methods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 8:24


    This week, we will explore the 4 most common fundraising methods for nonprofit ministries - love gifts, direct response, speaking/connecting, and events. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-4-most-common-fundraising-methods/

    45 How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story to Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 6:04


    Writing a well-written letter of inquiry can be crucial to getting a grant and securing funding. Learn about the 7 things you should include in your letter of inquiry! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/how-to-tell-your-nonprofit-story-to-your-audience/

    44: Seven Things You Must Include in a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 7:10


    Writing a well-written letter of inquiry can be crucial to getting a grant and securing funding. Learn about the 7 things you should include in your letter of inquiry! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/7-things-you-must-include-in-a-letter-of-inquiry-loi/

    43 Fundraising 101: How to Acquire Donors in the Context of Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 9:52


    In order to have sufficient funds in your ministry, you must learn how to build relationships and acquire donors. Learn more about better donor acquisition for your ministry! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/fundraising-101-how-to-acquire-donors-in-the-context-of-ministry/

    42 Fundraising 101: Discovery of Your Donor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 17:52


    When it comes to fundraising, it is important to find and cultivate donors. Learn about how and where you can discover your donors. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/fundraising-101-discovery-of-your-donor/

    41 Partnering in the Body of Christ for Unity in Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 6:45


    When the body of Christ partners together in unity, the Church's mission can flourish and bring transformation. Learn more about why the Church should be unified in voice and what that can accomplish. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/partnering-in-the-body-of-christ-for-unity-in-mission/

    40 Should Missionaries Participate in Fundraising? (Observing the Müller Myth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 9:52


    Should missionaries participate in fundraising, or should they just live by faith alone? To answer this question, we will observe the story of George Müller, what we can learn from him about fundraising, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/should-missionaries-participate-in-fundraising-observing-the-muller-myth/

    39 The Secret to Effective Marketing for Ministries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 16:52


    The world of marketing can be daunting, especially if you are not sure where to start. This week, Patrick goes over the 3 secrets of effective marketing for ministries, the best way to fundraise, and more. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-secret-to-effective-marketing-for-ministries/

    38 Practical Tools for Growing Trust, Relationships, Givers, and Generosity (With Dr. Gary Hoag)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 16:38


    Do you want to take your ministry to the next level? Learn about the four practical tips and tools you can use to grow trust, relationships, givers, and generosity. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/practical-tools-for-growing-trust-relationships-givers-and-generosity/

    37 Four Ways Apostle Paul Built Trust and Grew Local Giving Across the World (With Dr. Gary Hoag)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 10:58


    Learn about the four ways apostle Paul built trust and grew local giving across the ancient world, how you can model his strategy, and what ECFA is. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/4-ways-apostle-paul-built-trust-and-grew-local-giving-across-the-world/

    36 The Impact Sustained Interdependence Can Have on Your Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 10:59


    This week, we will explore the importance and the impact of sustained interdependence. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/sustained-interdependence/

    35 When Fundraising Goes From Transaction to Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 6:20


    Fundraising for gospel-driven organizations should not stop at just transactions. Learn how, through the communion of giving and receiving, you can take fundraising from transaction to transformation. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/when-fundraising-goes-from-transaction-to-transformation/

    34 Four Things Givers and Receivers Look For

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 6:02


    There are two sides of a coin: giving and receiving. For both sides, there are important qualities to consider. Learn about the four things that matter most to givers and receivers. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/4-things-givers-and-receivers-look-for/

    33 How Much Money Does Your Nonprofit Actually Need? (A Case Study)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 8:19


    Do you know how much money your nonprofit actually needs? This week, Rob Martin goes over why this question is important to answer accurately - with Bassem Fekry, the General Secretary of the EFE. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/how-much-money-does-your-nonprofit-actually-need/

    32 Where is Your Fundraising Universe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 5:23


    Learn how understanding your fundraising universe can help you save time and raise more funding. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/where-is-your-fundraising-universe/

    31 What is a Fundraising Proposal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 6:12


    Learn what a fundraising proposal is and what you should include in it. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/what-is-a-fundraising-proposal/

    30 What is a Letter of Inquiry and Why is it Important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 12:21


    Learn about what a letter of inquiry is, why they are important for your organization, and what you should include in it. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/what-is-a-letter-of-inquiry/

    29 Storytelling Tips For Fundraising Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 11:02


    Storytelling is a powerful fundraising strategy for nonprofits. Learn about what storytelling is, what it accomplishes, and who should be storytellers. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/storytelling-tips-for-fundraising-success/

    28 Why Long Term Planning is a Waste of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 9:46


    You should definitely plan ahead, but only plan for what you can see. Learn what kind of steps you should take to achieve your goals. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/long-term-planning-waste-of-time/

    27 White Paper - An Effective Tool for Communication Across Cultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 9:42


    The methods of fundraising and creating relationships are not culturally universal. Learn how to effectively communicate with people across cultures. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/white-paper-communication-across-cultures/

    26 What to Do If Your Board Isn't Where It Needs to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 9:39


    Is your board not where it needs to be? Learn about the several steps you can take to develop a healthy and impactful board. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/what-to-do-if-your-board-isnt-where-it-needs-to-be/

    25 The Purpose of White Papers + Content Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 9:46


    Learn about what a white paper is, how it can be useful, and what you should include in it. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/purpose-of-white-papers/

    24 The Intersection of Faith and Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 14:15


    Does ministry fundraising equate to a lack of trust in God? In this episode, we will explore the intersection of faith and excellence. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-intersection-of-faith-and-excellence/

    23 The 4 Elements of Effective Board Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 11:11


    Learn about the 4 elements that are needed to create an effective accountability structure between the board and the executive. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/board-accountability/

    22 The Center of Gravity of Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 12:37


    Learn about the four concentric circles that lead to the center of gravity of fundraising: acquaintance, friend, advocate, and advisor. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/center-of-gravity-of-fundraising/

    21 The 3 Questions That Help Form Your Purpose in Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 15:42


    Learn how to form your purpose in fundraising by asking yourself these three questions: What is God showing you as a leader? What is He telling you to do about that? How will you know you've done it? For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/form-your-purpose-in-fundraising/

    20 The Challenges of Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 10:27


    A look at some challenges of fundraising - putting the ordinary into missional context and the temptation of following the money. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-challenges-of-fundraising/

    19 Fundraising – A Shift From Obligation to Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 4:38


    Fundraising is so much more than raising funds. It is about encouraging generosity, creating disciples, and developing a joyful spirit of giving. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/fundraising-a-shift-from-obligation-to-generosity/

    18 Should Businesses Substitute Fundraising?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 4:29


    Learn why a business should never substitute for fundraising, especially in the context of missions. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/should-businesses-substitute-fundraising/

    17 The 4 Eras of Evangelical Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 9:58


    A brief overview of the 4 different eras of Evangelical mission over the past 200 years: presence, activity, outcomes, and ownership and engagement. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/4-eras-of-evangelical-mission/

    16 How Can I Be a Better Fundraiser?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 4:32


    Dr. Zenet Maramara shares some words of encouragement and wisdom on how to be a better fundraiser. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/how-can-i-be-a-better-fundraiser/

    15 How to Be Persistent as a Fundraiser When Donors Say "No"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 5:22


    Learn about how to respond to donors when they say "no," and how a fundraiser must be dependent on God - not on themselves or donors. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/how-to-be-persistent-as-a-fundraiser-when-donors-say-no/

    14 New Format Announcement + Partnership with Bakke Graduate University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 13:55


    In this special episode, we talk about some exciting changes to the When Money Goes on Mission Podcast: new partnership with Bakke Graduate University, new format of future podcast episodes, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/new-format-announcement-partnership-with-bakke-graduate-university/

    13 Developing Local Funding in Kenya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 23:46


    How Cynthia Bauer is developing local funding in Kenya for her organization, Kupenda for the Children. What Kupenda for the Children is, how they are adapting to COVID-19, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/developing-local-funding-in-kenya/

    12 The Nabla Initiative in Egypt: Accountability, Fundraising, and Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 16:39


    How Adel Azmi is unlocking the potential of the Egyptian Church to reach communities for Christ, through the three points of Nabla: accountability, fundraising, and generosity. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-nabla-initiative-in-egypt-accountability-fundraising-and-generosity/

    11 Local Fundraising in the Philippines with Zenet Maramara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 21:10


    Dr. Zenet Maramara's journey of setting up local fundraising in the Philippines, where it has never been done before. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/local-fundraising-in-the-philippines-with-zenet-maramara/

    10 The Four Things a Grant Maker Looks for in Evaluating a Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 14:28


    Rob talks about the four things he looks for when making a grant: knowing and aligning with your purpose, being comfortable with your good character, understanding your idea, and knowing your track record. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-four-things-a-grant-maker-looks-for-in-evaluating-a-proposal/

    09 Local Fundraising with Kehinde Ojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 30:48


    Kehinde Ojo's journey into full-time ministry and how he began local, indigenous fundraising for the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. It is a model of how local fundraising can be done. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/local-fundraising-with-kehinde-ojo/

    08 Partnership and Leadership; What makes for a Successful Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 17:58


    The Partnering Movement is a Community of Giving and Receiving where all are equal at the foot of the cross. Funders will ask: What is your idea? What is your track record? Are you committed to your vision? Are you working with others – are you connecting at the level of vision? For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/partnership-and-leadership-what-makes-for-a-successful-grant/

    07 Partnering Principles Lead to Better Funding Proposals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 15:10


    The purpose of missionary partnerships is in building movements rather than building organizations. Movements are built through shared values. The benefits of building ownership through consensus is that every voice is heard, and a balance is achieved between process and action. Mongolia provides an example of taking a dollar and making it ten. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/partnering-principles-lead-to-better-funding-proposals/

    06 Partnership and Its Impact on Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 17:38


    The Body of Christ working together to change the world leverages the effectiveness of money given through partnerships. The challenge of working together is pointing to shared success. Working with Kingdom minded people should be fun. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/partnership-and-its-impact-on-fundraising/

    05 Rob and Daniel Watts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 36:12


    There are so many things to know before doing missional work in a different culture. In this episode: why nobody is too poor to give, how local giving can drive missional accountability, tips on how to maintain a local board, and 3 important principles for effective missionary leadership. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/rob-and-daniel-watts/

    04 The Communion of Giving and Receiving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 39:00


    There are so many aspects to the communion of giving and receiving. In this episode: what the concept of "With You" is, the importance of sustained interdependence, what the communion of giving and receiving means for fundraisers, how to face failures in fundraising, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/the-communion-of-giving-and-receiving/

    03 Generosity with Dr. Gary Hoag

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 20:44


    Generosity and giving must go hand-in-hand. In this episode: what generosity is, Rob and Gary's journey of generosity, and 10 shifts you must make to see generosity unfold in your life. For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/generosity-with-gary-hoag/

    02 Accountability in Missions with Gary Hoag

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 29:30


    When it comes to fundraising, accountability is everything. In this episode: what accountability is, the importance of the relationship between executive and board, how ECFA and GTP can help with accountability, and more! For the show notes for this episode: https://whenmoneygoesonmission.com/accountability-in-missions-with-gary-hoag/

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