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Have you ever shared about your ministry and gotten that polite smile… but deep down you knew they didn’t really get it? Maybe their eyes glazed over, or they nodded along, but you could tell your words weren’t landing. It’s frustrating, right? You know your ministry matters. You’ve seen God move. But somehow donors aren’t connecting.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three sneaky things that might be confusing your donors. These are super common, and I see them all the time when I work with ministry leaders. The good news? Once you spot them, you can start shifting your communication so donors actually understand what you do—and feel excited to be part of it.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why even your best updates might not be sticking
• The reason donors don’t always see where they fit (and how to change that)
• How to make it crystal clear what their next step should be

If you’ve been trying “all the things” and still feel like donors aren’t listening, this episode will give you clarity and direction so you can stop spinning your wheels and start seeing fruit.

👉 Ready to dig deeper? I’d love to walk you through this in my 1:1 coaching. You can check out all the details at irisstorytelling.com/workshop.

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01 | Why Don't Donors Care Like I Do? How to Increase Donor Engagement

👉 Work with me one-on-one to clarify your fundraising message, remove the guilt around asking, and create consistent donor communication that actually works.

https://irisstorytelling.com/coaching

👉 Grab your free Ministry Newsletter Guide to easily write updates your donors want to read.

https://irisstorytelling.com/guide

👉 Join the free community for women ministry leaders who fundraise — a place for encouragement, prayer, and learning how to use storytelling to connect with donors.

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Connect with me:

lisa@irisstorytelling.com

https://irisstorytelling.com