Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

82: Missionaries Reaching 100% Support All Share These 5 Habits

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube » After coaching over 2,000 missionaries, we've noticed something: every single one who reached 100% support shared these five ...

81: Four Phrases Killing Your Support Raising in 1-on-1 Conversations

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube » Mike Kim and Mary Valloni break down four common phrases that quietly kill missionary fundraising, especially in 1:1 conversa...

80: Missionaries: Does Your Strategy Need a Facelift, Overhaul, or Funeral? (Behind-the-Scenes)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube (recommended) » After three and a half years apart, we reunite to reshoot all the core content for Fully Funded Academy—and w...

79: How a Simple Gratitude Practice Transforms Support Raising

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this episode on YouTube » Thanksgiving is coming soon, and today we're sharing our personal journeys with gratitude and the profound impact tha...

77: Bivocational Ministry to Raise Support - Should You Consider It?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube » If your missionary budget isn't cutting it, or you're wondering how to create more financial margin without abandoning your m...

76: The One Mistake Costing Missionaries Thousands in Support (Especially at Year's End)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube » As we head into November and December, your donors are deciding where to give. They're looking for ministries with clear visi...

75: How to Tap into the Power of Personal Touch in Raising Support for Missionaries

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube » In this episode, we dive into the critical role of personal connections in ministry fundraising and missions support. This ep...

74: Why Your Relationship With Money Is Sending Mixed Messages (And How to Fix It)

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch on YouTube » Your relationship with money might be more dysfunctional than you realize—and it can show up in every fundraising conversation y...

73: When Missionaries Hit Rock Bottom: Navigating Spiritual Doubts That Nobody in Ministry Talks About

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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72: The Complete "Fully Funded" Book Overview: From Start Here to Make Your Difference

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube here » Join us as walk through our book Fully Funded chapter by chapter, sharing the stories and strategies behind each section...

BREAKING: The Podcast is Coming Back!

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with exciting news about the future of the Fully Funded Podcast - we're coming back! For the past year, we've been heads-down working on ou...

071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

070: How To Ask For Corporate Support

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

069: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

068: How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 rec...

067: How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

066: How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

064: The 7 Key Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

063: The Power of Mentorship with Chris Cortte (In Memory of Roger Lane)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mary interviews full-time U.S. missionary, Chris Cortte. Chris serves with the Assemblies of God college ministry, Chi Alpha Campus M...

062: The 4 Bible Verses That Make Fundraising Harder

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary shares the four verses that make fundraising harder. In this episode you'll also hear: How to use these four verses to build...

061: How To Minister To The Rich

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary shares how to minister to the rich in the world we live in today. In this episode you'll also hear: What the Bible says abou...

060: The 5 Kinds of Donors Every Ministry Needs in 2023

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary shares the five kinds of donors every ministry needs in 2023. In this episode you'll also hear: What kinds of donors are mor...

059: Should Ministry Workers Be Bi-Vocational

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary takes a listener question who asks, "As a ministry worker, should I support myself and be bi-vocational?" In this episode you...

058: How to Hit the Reset Button on Work and Life

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary shares how to start fresh and hit the reset button in the new year. In this episode you'll hear: The 7 tips to start the new...

057: The Single Reason Why Your Ministry Isn't Fully Funded

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary shares the #1 reason your ministry may not be fully funded. In this episode you'll hear: The 3 action steps to build your fa...

056: How To Build a Relationship With a Multi-Millionaire

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks, "How do I build a relationship with a multi-millionaire?" In this episode you'll hear: ...

055: Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gifts to Donors

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary answers the question, "Should I give a year-end gift to my donors? If so, what should I give them?" In this episode you'll he...

054: The 2 Things You Should Do Before December 31st to Maximize Your Year-End Giving

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary answers the question, "If I can only do two things at the end of the year, what should I do to maximize my year-end giving?" ...

053: 3 Strategies to Raise More Funds In a Closed (or Open) Nation

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks, What are some strategies for ministries serving in closed countries? It's hard enough t...

052: Snail Mail or Email (What Should I Do?)

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks, "What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of direct mail fundraising for ministry no...

051: How Missionary Lydia Nigh Got Fully Funded

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mary brings in a special guest to answer today's listener question who asks, "I don't know anyone who is fully funded! Could you h...

050: How To Go From Raising Missionary Dollars To Raising Ministry Dollars

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. KC asks... "I have been in full-time missions work for 23 years and am in the process of starti...

049: From Volunteer To Paid Missionary With Kim Boley

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for today's conversation with campus missionary, Kim Boley, as we take a deep dive into how she went from a volunteer to paid missionary. She ...

048: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Annual Giving Campaign

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An annual campaign includes the funds raised to provide for the cost of operational funds of a ministry, organization, or individual raising support. ...

047: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Monthly Giving Campaign

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before online giving, it was extremely difficult to raise funds through recurring gifts. Today, monthly giving is easier than ever and there is no bet...

046: How To Bring On New Donors At 68 Years Old

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question. Jim asks... "How do I bring on new donors as I continue to do ministry at 68 years old."...

045: Why Build a Fundraising Advisory Team | 5 Things to Consider

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fundraising isn't just about raising money – it's about teambuilding, inviting others in and yes, not going it alone. Traditional support raising tr...

044: 10 Ways to Attract New Donors

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to attract new donors is one of the most frustrating parts of support raising and fundraising. In today's episode, Mary helps you to overcome the ...

043: How to Support Raise Through a Big Transition

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Mary takes on the question: "How do I raise support when I'm in transition?" Some of the key areas we discuss are: How do you communicate your...

042: The 4 Lies About Support Raising That Need To End Today

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

041: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To End Your Love: Hate Relationship with Fundraising Once and For All

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

040: How to Raise More Funds When You Have a Small Network of Friends

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small is the new big! It's easy to think we need a huge network or inside connections with influential people to support our work, but that's far from...

039: 3 Reasons Why Wealthy Donors Don't (and Won't) Give to You

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! In this episode, Mary takes you inside the thought process of wealthy donors and why they support you (or don't).

FREE TRAINING on December 14th: Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday December 14th at 3pm ET, we are hosting a free online training and you're invited! Register here » Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022...

038: Practicing Gratitude: An Inside Look At How I Do It

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and on this episode Mike Kim shares a short (and hopefully sweet) message on practicing gratitude. Y...

037: Knowing Yourself and the Audience You Want to Connect With

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Mary discuss a listener question:   Have you noted any particular challenges for minority missionaries or church planters a...

036: How to Clearly Communicate with Your Ideal Audience

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Mary dig into one of Mike's clients, Elim Bible Institute and College, and discuss how they can attract more students. Most organizations and...

035: How to Rebuild Rapport After Poorly Raising Support

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Mike and Mary field a listener question:  "Do you have any advice on rebuilding rapport after poorly raising support?" A sneak peek of the epi...

034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Peoples is the lead pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has done significant work in missions throughout South and Central America, a...

033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Baader lives in Switzerland and serves as a mentor to Christian marketplace leaders across the world.  Here are some of the things Kelly touche...

032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Sanders is a former college professor turned ghostwriter and writing coach. Kent believes nothing is more powerful than a written story and t...

031: How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Barlow is the customer happiness director for Beeline Marketing and an all-around master of digital marketing.  After working in sales, Chris m...

030: How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Hammond is a former interrogator for the military and to say his life has been turned around would be an understatement! Today, Daniel runs a s...

029: The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of things Mike Kim talks about in his new book, You Are the Brand, are three questions you need to ask yourself to gain INSTANT clarity: What pis...

028: Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On?

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary takes a question from a listener named Michael (last name withheld) regarding how transparent you should be about how much support you live on. T...

027: 7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Poverty is a mindset! It creates that sense of scarcity, which you then become accustomed to. In this episode, Mary Valloni walks you through seven wa...

026: How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In life, we have three circles of relationships: our close friends, our colleagues, and our acquaintances.  In this episode, Mary talks with fundrais...

025: Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have a question you want us to answer? Go to: fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast Many of us get 60%, 70%, or 80% funded and then freeze! What gives? The a...

024: The Big Difference Between Authenticity and Transparency in Storytelling with Mike Kim

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mike and Mary continue their conversation on Mike's upcoming book, You Are the Brand, and how to effectively communicate online. I...

023: You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint) with Mike Kim

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to season 3 of the Fully Funded Podcast!  In this episode, Mary interviews Mike on his upcoming book, You Are the Brand. In this episode you'...

022: Reflections, Learning, and Setting Intentions For The Future

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Mary have a candid conversation that includes their thoughts on 2020, what they've learned, and their intentions for the fut...

021: How to Get Stuff Done with Kamron Collins-Johnson

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mary talks about productivity and how to get more stuff done with special guest, Kamron Collins-Johnson.   In this episode you'll he...

020: How to Know Exactly What to Write to Your Potential Supporters

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Mary share the exact framework for writing to your potential supporters.   In this episode you'll hear: The 5 levels of aw...

019: How Missionaries Can Leverage the Power of Direct Messaging and Social Media to Raise Support with Natchi Lazarus

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike talks with Natchi Lazarus about how missionaries can use direct messaging and social media to raise more support.   In this epi...

018: The Top Support Raising Strategies We Would Focus On If We Started Over

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are talking about how to hit reset on your support raising.   In this episode you'll hear: What it means to hit the reset button...

017: A Pastor's Perspective on How Ministries Can Raise More Support with Pastor Rick Eimers

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week, Mary interviews Pastor Rick Eimers. Pastor Rick talks about how ministries can raise more support and build better relationship...

016: How to Wow the Pastor and Secure More Church Donations with Robby Fowler

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I am continuing the conversation with my friend, Robby Fowler and we're discussing how to wow the pastor and how to secure more church dona...

015: What Every Single Missionary MUST Know About Websites with Robby Fowler

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by my dear friend, Robby Fowler, and we're talking about what every single missionary must know about websites.   In this episode yo...

014: The 3 Mistakes That Turn Every Donor Off (Avoid These!)

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the three big mistakes that turn every donor off and how to avoid them.   In this episode you'll hear: Why you shouldn't ...

013: How Long Does It Take To Get Fully Funded? (And More Listener Questions!)

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how long it takes to get fully funded and we are answering some of your questions too!   In this episode you'll hear: Ho...

012: The 3 Sticky Stories That Help You Raise Support

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about storytelling and I believe there's nobody better at telling and teaching the storytelling process than Mike Kim. So buckle u...

011: Raising Support During Coronavirus: Relationships Are Rocketships

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second season of the Fully Funded Podcast! This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and raise mor...

010: The Top 10 Listener Questions from Season One - Answered!

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of season one, Mary answers the top 10 questions we've received from you and other listeners of the Fully Funded Podcast. A previ...

009: How To Write A Winning Support Letter

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to missions fundraising, there is no more important document than your support letter. Why? The reason is simple. Your support letter is...

008: Make Your Difference: In Your Community, Ministry, and Yourself

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the final step of the Fundraising Freedom Framework: Focus Your Vision Run Your Research Enlist Your Team Enhance Your Brand...

007: 4 Ways to Organize Your Ask so Donors Give

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the sixth step of the Fundraising Freedom Framework: Focus Your Vision Run Your Research Enlist Your Team Enhance Your Brand...

006: How To Deploy Your Fundraising Team

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the fifth step of the Fundraising Freedom framework: Focus Your Vision Run Your Research Enlist Your Team Enhance Your Brand...

005: 3 Keys to Enhance Your Mission's Brand

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the fourth step of the Fundraising Freedom framework: Focus Your Vision Run Your Research Enlist Your Team Enhance Your Bran...

004: How To Enlist A Team to Skyrocket Your Fundraising

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Individual commitment to a group effort is really what makes raising support work. You need more than just yourself to fuel and finance your ministry....

003: How To Run Your Research

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said, "Research is creating new knowledge." That's exactly what we talk about in the third episode of the Fully Funded P...

002: How to Focus Your Vision Into A Clear and Compelling Campaign

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn the first step of the Fundraising Freedom framework, Focus Your Vision. You'll discover why it's so important to have a ...

001: Welcome to the Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim & Mary Valloni

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the very first episode of the new Fully Funded Podcast! This show is dedicated to helping Christian missionaries grow their donor base and ...