The BEMA Podcast Year-End Gifts That Keep on Giving
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Dec 26, 2025 Marty Solomon and Brent Billings deliver a heartfelt message about year-end giving and the ministry's future needs. They discuss how grief has influenced fundraising strategies after a loss. The duo emphasizes the vital role of monthly donors and shares stories of gratitude that highlight the impact of contributions. They also outline budget priorities for the upcoming year and stress that December donations are crucial for staffing and program growth. Listeners are encouraged to support the cause as they reflect on a year of giving.
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Grief Made Fundraising Feel Strange
- Marty and Brent felt awkward running a year-end giving campaign after Josh's death but still pursued it to steward his ministry well.
- Digging into Josh's work revealed he was radically intentional with students even while ill, underscoring the ministry's ongoing needs.
December Funding Shapes The Fiscal Year
- Impact needs at least 55% of the annual budget funded by December to stay on healthy fiscal trends.
- Between Dec 16 and Dec 31 they aimed to raise about $420,000, which matches normal seasonal giving patterns.
Three Priorities Behind The Budget
- The budget focuses on three priorities: fair staff compensation, executive support, and sustaining production/campus ministry capacity.
- Completing prior compensation adjustments and hiring executive help will free leadership to focus on vision and content.