Most support concepts are applicable no matter where you serve, but there can be unique factors when raising support for domestic ministry. We are joined in this episode by Carolyn Kellam of the Navigators. Carolyn currently serves as the Manager of Staff Funding and is responsible for the training for all Nav staff. She also helps lead the IEdge program ..read more

We are joined in this episode by Michelle Goodman. Week after week, we are so encouraged to hear people expound on what they heard AND bring additional perspective and wisdom. Michelle did that and brought some gems of her own into this recap ..read more

In our media and marketing-driven world, people -- as consumers -- can become quickly disenchanted. In fundraising, we want to strike a balance between being prepared and not "performing."  Travis Cottrell joins us in this episode and highlights the importance of authenticity in approaching others and inviting them into partnership. This year, Travis will celebrate a ministry milestone: 25 years of serving alongside Beth Moore as worship leader for Living Proof Ministries. Travis also currently serves as Worship Pastor at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN. Travis' website ..read more

Last season, we took a couple of episodes to explore the Enneagram for insight into our motivations and how we show up uniquely in the world (and in fundraising). Today, we’re turning to another tool meant to help us identify our natural talents and leverage those for our good and the good of those around us – you might be familiar with it -- the Strengthsfinder. Our guest today is a certified Strengthsfinder coach and has a contagious excitement for blossoming the unique strengths we each bring into life and ministry. We won’t have enough time today to do the Strengthsfinder justice; but, we ..read more

Life, leadership, and fundraising coach Wes J. joins us for our recap of the conversation with Rebekah C on using your unique strengths in fundraising! If you would like to connect with Wes about coaching, send us a direct message at our instagram (its.not.about.the.money.pod). Take the Strengthsfinder test! Let us know how it plays out in your fundraising ..read more

Kyle W. joins us in recapping our episode with Mindy Caliguire and builds on the helpful principles Mindy put forward from his own training in care of the soul from Biola's Institute for Spiritual Formation ..read more

What does it look like to have a healthy soul? Our guest today wrestled with this question and found answers in the midst of her own season of burnout in ministry and fundraising. Mindy Caliguire offers vision and practical encouragement for you as you persevere in your own ministry and fundraising. Mindy is the co-founder and president of Soul Care. In the past, she has served in executive leadership at Gloo (www.gloo.us), and the Willow Creek Association (now Global Leadership Network). She speaks and advises into organizations including Compassion International, ECFA, National Christian Fo ..read more

Patty S. (season 2 episode 4) joins us again to recap our conversation with Dr. Jolly Johnson on the Choice City Planner. We explore the many ways this tool helps us be intentional with this one life we are given and talk about it's use more specifically in fundraising ..read more

One of the common refrains we hear in the work of fundraising is, "There just isn't enough time to do it all or to do it well." Our time and attention are precious resources. Our guest today, Dr. Jolly Johnson, found himself -- ironically -- with too much time on his hands and set out to develop a resource to use it well. He created the Choice City Planner first for himself but made it available to others as well. The Choice City Planner was created to help you identify and achieve what matters most so you can thrive and be a blessing. Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to ma ..read more

Hannah O. joins us and shares passionately and  vulnerably about her own disruptions and tensions with family as she has launched into support based ministry.  ..read more