Problem Identification

Learn about over a dozen key issues which seriously impact your ability to raise support.

Diagnostic Elements

Realistically view the role of the missionary, the church, the attitudes of Christians and mission agencies.

Four Foundations

Foundation #1 Applying Communication Methodology

Discover how to overcome the resistance to new information.

Foundation #2 Developing The "3 P" Process

Determine the rock bottom essentials for your communication plan.

Foundation #3 Accepting the Response Fundamentals

Set realistic expectations based on fact not wishful thinking.

Foundation #4 Appreciating the Six D Pyramid

Follow the natural path your prospects must take before they get to the top of the pyramid and become donors.

Detail Ten Steps to Full Support

Step #1 Enlist Key Prayer Support

Learn how to differentiate between those who say they will pray and those who will.

Step #2 Develop Database

Efficiently develop your information so that it will last into the future.

Step #3 Develop Contact List

Learn how to determine how many people you need to contact and find the effective ways to start relationships with these people.

Step #4 Develop Materials

Create materials that communicate the right information to capture the heart and wallet of your prospects. Practical instructions teach you how to tell your story in the most compelling way possible.

Step #5 Phone Contact: Permission Request

Know exactly what to ask so that you communicate with the right people and don't waste your time and money. Sample scripts and agendas are included for all conversations whether over the phone or person to person.

Step #6 Personal Contact: Build Relationships

Learn how to establish satisfying relationships with your real partners.

Step #7 Mail Contact

Know how much mail to send and when to send it.

Step #8 Phone Contact: Support Request

Learn how to ask people for money without making them feel pressured.

Step #9 Mail Contact: Thank You Gift / Final Report

Learn what to say to those who agree to help and what to say to those who don't at the outset.

Step #10 Personal Contact: Visit Donors

Complete your visitation in an effective way without burn out.

Resource Allocation

Quickly set an accurate and realistic time and cost budget for your whole fund raising plan by using the spreadsheet file included with the program. Choose a creative financing option to meet every need. For example, review the material on our proposed Revolving Fund.

Step-by-step guidance to help you develop a program and a schedule that uses your unique gifts, relationships and perspective. Don't get caught half-way there without enough to climb over the top.

Your Bible Study in Fund Raising

Complete several hours of Bible study to nourish your soul and give you courage for your task.

Managing Your Volunteers

You will need some help to complete the program. All the training tips you need are included to save you from a false start.

Adaptable Resources

The following computer files are included for you to make your own or use as is. You can create posters and brochures from the sample layouts.

Straight Talk about Missionary Support

My Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Hard for Me to Ask You to Give

My Top Ten Reasons Why I Need to Ask You to Give

My Top Ten Things I Hope For

My Top Ten Reasons Why I Wouldn’t Want You to Give

My Top 14 Reasons for Making Generous Gifts

My 20 Affirmations about Fund Raising