Episode Details

**Not sure how to start a donor conversation without it feeling awkward? Join me live and learn what to say to quickly connect donors with your mission and confidently lead toward the ask. Grab your workshop seat: irisstorytelling.com/fundraising**

Your donor conversation is going great… until it’s time to actually ask for money. Suddenly you’re rambling, giving a vague “if you feel led,” or hoping they’ll figure out how to give without you ever clearly asking.

In this episode, we’re looking at why that transition can feel so awkward—even when you’re incredibly passionate about your ministry. I’ll show you how the structure of your fundraising message may actually be creating the awkwardness, and the storytelling shift that helps donors see where they fit long before you make the ask.

👉 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