Articles and Devotionals
to help you in your fundraising journey
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…
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.
“Going Ahead Afraid!”
I was once told that perseverance is “going ahead afraid.” That is, “do what is right even though you are fearful.” I found those three words to be true in funding, but it took a kick in the pants to put it into practice.
Final Reminders for Your (Heartfelt) End-of-Year Appeal Letter
If you have not yet sent your end-of-year or start-of-year appeal, it’s not too late! But you must act quickly.
What Donors Want: In Your Newsletters (Part II)
“J” is a faithful giving partner of many missionaries for many years, she understands giving and receiving. I asked her and her husband to respond to these questions about missionary newsletters
What Donors Want: In Your Newsletters
I recently received some perceptive comments about my newsletter from a reader who receives many missionary newsletters…
Tough Beginnings Don't Mean the Future Will Be Horrible
Before I joined the Navigator ministry I figured that some people were good at fundraising—but I assumed I would not be one of them.
When Should You Drop Someone From Your List?
In our early days of ministry, my husband Timm and I bought our first car, at a bargain we attributed to God’s providence. We were excited that it would enhance our ministry.