Transforming Church Fundraising: Jason Hanselman on Moving from Guilt to Generosity

What would happen if churches stopped talking about money with guilt, shame, or fear—and started talking about vision, impact, and opportunity instead?

In this episode, Loren interviews Jason Hanselman, Donor Relations Director and longtime pastor, missionary, church planter, and fundraiser. Jason shares why asking people for money is, surprisingly, one of his most deeply spiritual practices, and why churches must rethink the way they talk about giving if they want to cultivate generosity rather than anxiety.

Together they explore:

• Why asking for money can be a spiritual experience for donors and leaders

• How childhood experiences shape our money scripts

• Why guilt-based “money talks” cause people to disengage

• How nonprofits have shifted donor expectations—and why churches must catch up

• How to make giving personal, relational, and meaningful

• Why younger adults don’t lack commitment—they lack invitation and clarity

• How segmenting, storytelling, and vision casting can transform a giving culture

• Why many churches need to simplify their structures, clarify their mission, and make compelling asks

• How capital campaigns can tie internal needs to external impact

Jason offers honest, practical, field-tested wisdom for pastors, stewardship teams, and anyone responsible for raising money in a ministry context. If you want to cultivate a healthier, more joyful, more spiritually grounded approach to giving, this conversation will give you the tools to start.

 

Jason Hanselman currently serves as a Donor Relations Director with Mission Aviation Fellowship. His ministry experience spans more than 25 years. He has led in a variety of capacities in kingdom-building roles as a pastor, missionary, church planter and fundraiser. Jason was born and raised in Denver Colorado where he met his wife Mary - they’ve been married for 32 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry and a Master of Arts degree in Education. Jason’s goal is to partner with other Kingdom minded individuals and churches to raise enough resources to make it possible for them to fund their vision and increase their impact. Jason enjoys spending time with his family on hikes and in art museums. Jason and Mary raised their three children in Boise, Idaho: Naomi (25), Grace (23) and Solomon (20). When he has extra time, Jason is a portrait artist and an avid sports fan.

 

Mentioned Resources:

🌐 Jason's Website: https://fundyourvision.my.canva.site/

📧 Jason's Email: jasonfyv@gmail.com

🎧 Podcast Episodes Referenced: Sheryl Johnson

🎧 Podcast Episodes Referenced: JJ Peterson

🎧 Podcast Episodes Referenced: Mike Cosper

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Future Christian Team:

Loren Richmond Jr. – Host & Executive Producer

Martha Tatarnic – Co-Host

Paul Romig–Leavitt – Associate Producer

Dennis Sanders – Producer

Alexander Lang - Production Assistant

 

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