Support Raising Podcast Ep 115 - It's True, the "End of Year" is Almost Here!
Sep 6, 2020
Mark Stephens, the Mid-Atlantic international coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, shares insights on effective year-end fundraising strategies. He emphasizes the importance of starting planning as early as August and highlights the value of compelling stories to engage donors. Mark discusses the significance of personalizing outreach, knowing supporter details, and creating a volunteer team for successful campaigns. He encourages listeners to build momentum with small steps and to understand donor habits for timely asks.
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Coaching And Global Work
- Mark shared personal background: outreach pastor, coaching wrestling, and family life.
- His coaching and travel to Southeast Asia shaped his fundraising and training approach.
Iron Cowboy Persistence
- Mark compared fundraising persistence to the Iron Cowboy who kept pedaling through hardship.
- He used that story to encourage fundraisers to stop complaining and keep taking action.
Pick One Compelling Story
- Start planning in August and pick one powerful, emotional story with a photo or video.
- Use that story to motivate your communications from August through early January.