Episode Details

Have you been discouraged, ignored, or brushed off while trying to raise support—especially by pastors or church leaders?

Maybe you’ve reached out for meetings, sent messages, shared your heart, and still… nothing.

Or worse, they take the meeting, but they don’t take you seriously.

And if you’re a woman leader, it can feel even more painful.

You may wonder:

“Do they respect my calling?”

“Would they listen if I were a man?”

“Is anyone ever going to give me a chance?”

In this episode, we unpack why this happens—and what you can actually do about it. You’ll learn the three steps that bring clarity, confidence, and peace when fundraising feels like a dead end.

What You’ll Learn

• Why some people simply will not respond to your message—and why it’s not your fault.
• How to tailor your messaging so the right people finally pay attention.
• When to stop striving and release the outcome to God with confidence.

Similar Episodes: 

04 | Get Your Donors To Pay Attention Amidst the Noise

09 | 5 Steps to Write Your Ministry Newsletter So Donors Engage

13 | Low Donor Growth? 3 Things to Prioritize in Your Donor Communication

👉 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.

https://irisstorytelling.com/community

Connect with me:

lisa@irisstorytelling.com

https://irisstorytelling.com