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In 1 Cor 16:5-8 Paul talks about his journey to spread the gospel and his desire to visit the believers in Macedonia and to seek their help. After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be … Continue reading →

The Kindle Edition e-book of People Raising (new and expanded edition) is now available on Amazon.com. If you use a Kindle reader (or the free Kindle software reader on your computer, table, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone) purchase the Kindle … Continue reading →

For example, you have been given a matching fund and you illustrate for your prospect or donor that if they gave for example $500 it would be matched by another $500 giving you $1,000. Then you ask them for a … Continue reading →

All too often I hear missionaries in particular talk about “my donors”. Being part of an organization they make it clear that these are “my donors” and you better not ask “my donors” for funds. But whose donors are they … Continue reading →

There are many well intended friends who will be eager to see you raise your needed funds and possibility provide you advice. Be careful whom you get fundraising advice. It is vital that you get advice from those who have … Continue reading →

It’s only natural for you to talk about “your ministry,” “your calling,” “your vision.” But as you build a team of people who are praying and giving you want to engage them as partners. It’s far better in your wording … Continue reading →

I was in a situation where I needed to get some advice from a professional. As I made contact with them they invited me to an event that they were conducting. My schedule was such that I could not attend … Continue reading →

One day I was in my office with a staff member when I placed a call to a young man and my phone conversation was very brief. He asked if I could call him back.  The very next day that staff … Continue reading →

In the People Raising strategy I encourage people to take their list and prioritize the list by high, medium and low. The high priority people are obviously going to get more time and attention because those are the people that … Continue reading →