One Visit Away #160 Prayer and a 6-Figure Gift with Micah Tomasella
Jun 5, 2024
Micah Tomasella, Advancement Officer with Denison Ministries, shares his journey in fundraising for digital content ministry, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with donors. He highlights the benefits of major gifts and discusses embarrassing incidents and serendipitous connections during donor visits. The podcast delves into the unique approach to fundraising, learning from mistakes, and promoting four ministry brands for equipping people.
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Reaching Out to Donors
- Make calls and send emails/texts to donors, be clear about time, and don't be offended if they reschedule.
- Take one less decision out of their hands; they're busy.
Prayer Leading to Generosity
- Micah Tomasella called a lapsed donor and asked how he could pray for her.
- This led to a founder visiting her dying husband, a spiritual conversion, and a large gift.
Building Relationships for Larger Gifts
- After a couple gave a larger-than-usual gift, Micah met with them, learned about their foundation, and offered advice.
- This resulted in a $100,000 gift and additional smaller gifts.