Support Raising Podcast

SRS Managing Director Mark Wilson shares how support raising is far more than to-do list of tasks to accomplish. It gets personal!

What happens if you are planning to still raise and live off support, but you sense God calling you to join a different organization? Support Raising Solutions' new Managing Director, Mark Wilson, joins SRS Training Director, Aaron Babyar, to discuss the possible yet difficult process.

Where did Support Raising Solutions come from? Steve Shadrach and John Patton with the Center for Mission Mobilization helped pioneer it. Listen as they discuss how God built this ministry that serves ministry leaders.

What is a CRM and why do you need it? Callie Buchholtz with TeachBeyond discusses this crucial administration tool.

Of course you KNOW you should be praying, but there is more to it than that. Hear some wisdom from Curt Talley with Awana on how prayer affects your support raising.

Don't rob yourself of the joy of giving! Get some perspective from Callie Buchholtz with TeachBeyond.

Support Raising around Christmas - hear tips on making it possible as Aaron sits down with Micah May with FCA.

Getting referrals is often seen as the most complex part of support raising. C (name abbreviated for security purposes) with the Center for Mission Mobilization joins Aaron as they dig deeper into this crucial and dense topic.

This week, C (name abbreviated for security purposes) with the Center for Mission Mobilization discusses transitioning into marriage while living on support.

Elle Finn with the CMM discusses hard lessons she learned as she transitioned to being married while on support.

Should working in the office make you exempt from raising support? Listen to Joe Michie, Creative Director for the Center for Mission Mobilization, discuss raising support while working from a desk.

Support raising is not an "everything goes" situation. Listen to find out how to stay above reproach while support raising.

So now you've got your list of monthly supporters, but how to maintain them? In this episode we discuss the importance of regular communication and thankfulness towards your supporters.

How big a part should prayer play in your support raising journey? Callie Buchholtz with TeachBeyond discusses the importance and benefits of regular prayer habits in support raising.

Sacrifice in the name of finances can be a healthy practice, but the line gets much less clear while living overseas. This week, Aaron interviews a missionary living off support in a closed country, and how he found his balance financially.

Support raising has its own challenges within different cultures. Listen to Dave and Liz Flynn, mission mobilizers in Peru, as they discuss the cultural differences in support raising in Latin America.

Studies show that charitable giving increases as the year draws to a close. Listen to Aaron Babyar discuss how to take advantage of year end giving.

Listen to Aaron interview two teens from a family living off support overseas, and how they are involved in their parents ministry and support raising process.

Social media can be a useful tool in your support raising endeavors, but there is a right and wrong way to use it. Listen to Micah May, support raising trainer with Fellowship of Christian Athletes as he discusses the ins and outs of using social media in support raising.

Asking your local church for support can require a different approach than asking an individual. Click the link to listen to Callie Buccholtz discuss how to approach the local church, and what to do when they are hesitant to support you.

The risks of raising support become more apparent when you have a family, Dave and Liz Flynn with the Center for Mission Mobilization discuss healthy support raising practices for the family dynamic.

It's hard enough raising support and raising children in your own country, let alone from a foreign or closed country. Tune in to find out how to navigate these delicate waters.

There are some nuances to having a support appointment with the opposite gender that you may not have thought of. Aaron and Cindy Vesperman discuss best practices for politely and comfortably setting up appointments in this situation.

The majority of your support raising generally comes from home, so how do you maintain a healthy level of communication with your supporters while overseas? Dave and Liz Flynn with the Center for Mission Mobilization discuss visiting your supporters during trips home.

Connecting with supporters who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one can be challenging. How do you show that you care? Is it ok to bring up support if their giving has stopped? Listen in with Callie Buchholtz from TeachBeyond and Micah May from FCA to see how they handle their supporter relationships in delicate situations.

The old adage is true: failing to plan is planning to fail. Listen to Micah May from FCA share how preparing and planning well now will reap dividends later in your support raising journey.

Don't compare yourself to others raising support. DeNail Sparks, Director of Ministry Partnership Development at Every Nation Ministries talks about how to keep moving forward even if you feel like you've hit a plateau.

Sometimes it's easy to see people as dollar signs instead of ministry partners. This week, we discuss how to keep it personal.

MacGregor Magruder with the Center for Mission Mobilization discusses the importance of maintaining contacts even after you're fully funded.

Callie Buchholtz with TeachBeyond gives some vital advice on how to care for your ministry and your relationships so that both can thrive without conflicting with one another.

Spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. You've heard these words numerous times, but what do they mean? What do they look like as qualities of a God-Asker?

Your supporters are investing in you, and deserve to know the fruit of their investment! Join us this week to learn the importance of a well-crafted newsletter.

During all of the time spent building relationships with supporters, it's important not to neglect the most important one: your connection to Jesus! Here we'll give you ways to pour into your relationship with Jesus, and also talk about why it's important.

It's possible that you'll face opposition to the concept of raising support. Scott Morton, International Funding Coach for the Navigators, presents some ways to defend your position, taken straight from Scripture!

Not every Ask will result in a yes. Dealing with rejection correctly is one of the most essential skills to have during support raising. Ken Chi, a funding coach with the Navigators, gives advice on how to positively handle a no.

Which responsibilities should you claim yourself, and what should you leave up to the Lord? Listen this week for a discussion on the roles you should claim, and what burdens you should submit in prayer instead of carrying on your own shoulders.

Making the Ask with the right kind of confidence is important. This week we'll talk about what it means to have confidence in yourself, but more importantly confidence in God.

Encouragement can be the wind to your sails during this potentially difficult season. Here are some healthy ways to seek out relationships that could provide the encouragement you need.

This week we discuss how to keep your momentum consistent instead of overwhelming or sporadic. Lean in to the busy schedule, and find your rhythm!

Corrie Guckenberger, 13 year veteran with Back2Back Ministries, discusses best practices for managing your time and commitments during support raising. We know you've got a life, and we want you to live it while also raising your funds effectively!

Aaron interviews Steve Shadrach on the best practices of planning your support raising journey. This week's planning work is crucial to your success! Fundraising/Contact Management Software: https://karani.co/ http://donorelf.com/ https://cru.org/us/en/mpdx.html SRS Resources: Buy The God Ask https://supportraisingsolutions.org/resources/thegodask/ Bootcamp https://supportraisingsolutions.org/bootcamp/