Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
Fundraising: A Beautiful Activity?
Learning that the Levites had forsaken their roles in the temple and were working on their farms, Nehemiah was furious that the worship of Yahweh had deteriorated. Why weren’t the Levites working in the temple?
My Unexpected God-incident Moment with MPD
Over 40 years ago when I married my husband, Pete, we started “living by faith” as it was often referred to. There was no budget. But I have to say God was faithful…
Nigeria 30-Day Funding Sprint
Recently 12 Nigerian Navigator staff conducted a 30-day Fundraising Sprint to bolster their donor income. Many had suffered losses because of COVID, but rather than “wait until COVID is over,” they boldly launched a sprint under the leadership of Emeka Ohahuru, Lagos City Director and International Funding Coach.
Fundraising—The Unfamiliar Path!
Early on I never thought about how the missionaries who discipled me were funded. I assumed their international headquarters sent money every month. But when I became the leader, I was a shocked—it costs money to do ministry!
Enlightened Sight and Generous Giving
It was a frightful experience. In 1996, after an overseas trip, I began to see floaters in my right eye. The next day, the retina detached like a torn curtain.
The Two R’s of Fear in MPD!
As a young Gospel worker, I faced fear every time I thought about calling someone to set an MPD appointment. It was not only the phone call that scared me—merely thinking about the phone call scared me!
Five Newsletter Must-do’s from a Giving Partner!
Clear, candid and well-organized missionary newsletters are most effective.
Two Lessons I have Learnt about Donor Ministry (from the donors themselves!)
Since launching TWAM (a discipling ministry to public school teachers all over Zambia) I realized I must increase my funding significantly.