Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries
by Mary Valloni & Mike Kim
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[#104] You Already Have This Support Raising Skill... Stop Ignoring It!
Jun 17, 2026
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[#103] The 4 Real Reasons Missionaries Don't Last on the Field (It's Not Just Money)
Jun 10, 2026
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[#102] 43% of Missionaries Leave by Year 5. Here's What Separates the Ones Who Stay
Jun 3, 2026
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[#101] FULL TRAINING: Exactly How to Raise Support in Today's Modern World
May 13, 2026
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[#100] How Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink Rebuilt Their Missionary Funding From the Brink of Collapse
May 5, 2026
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| 6/17/26 | [#104] You Already Have This Support Raising Skill... Stop Ignoring It! | Watch this episode on YouTube » You were trained for the hardest part of support raising... you just never knew it. Mary Valloni reveals the one skill you already use in ministry, applied to your supporters. Reserve your seat at Fully Funded LIVE: Two focused days, in person, to build your support-raising plan. Mary and Mike walk you through what to say, who to follow up with, how to invite partnership, and what to do when you get home. September 21-22, 2026 in Plano, TX. Register here: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/live Join our community: Fully Funded Academy. Get the 7-part Fully Funded curriculum, two live group coaching calls every month with Mary and Mike, support letter and email templates, bonus masterclasses on referrals and missionary fundraising events, and a private community of missionaries walking the same road. Enroll here or get on the waitlist: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Buy our book, "Fully Funded": Ebook: https://amzn.to/3PntpXR Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4tWgoCM Paperback: https://amzn.to/4tSdPRV Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fully-funded-academy Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | [#103] The 4 Real Reasons Missionaries Don't Last on the Field (It's Not Just Money) | A study of 40,000 missionaries and 600 mission agencies (ABWE) found that 43% of missionaries don't fulfill their long-term commitment to the field. In this video, Mike Kim and Mary Valloni unpack the four biggest reasons missionaries leave. The biggest is money, but the other three might be shocking to you. Reserve your seat at Fully Funded LIVE: Two focused days, in person, to build your support-raising plan. Mary and Mike walk you through what to say, who to follow up with, how to invite partnership, and what to do when you get home. September 21-22, 2026 in Plano, TX. Register here: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/live Join our community: Fully Funded Academy. Get the 7-part Fully Funded curriculum, two live group coaching calls every month with Mary and Mike, support letter and email templates, bonus masterclasses on referrals and missionary fundraising events, and a private community of missionaries walking the same road. Enroll here or get on the waitlist: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Buy our book, "Fully Funded" Ebook: https://amzn.to/3PntpXR Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4tWgoCM Paperback: https://amzn.to/4tSdPRV Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fully-funded-academy Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | [#102] 43% of Missionaries Leave by Year 5. Here's What Separates the Ones Who Stay | Nearly half of all missionaries leave the field before year five, and the number one reason isn't burnout or sin. It's funding that quietly runs out. In this episode, Mary Valloni and Mike Kim break down the 5 things missionaries who stay on the field do differently, backed by research across 40,000 missionaries and 600 mission agencies. You'll learn why weekly communication beats quarterly newsletters, how to treat supporters as partners instead of donors, and why getting clear on your vision is what sustains long-term ministry. These are the same support raising principles taught inside Fully Funded Academy. Reserve your seat at Fully Funded LIVE: Two focused days, in person, to build your support-raising plan. Mary and Mike walk you through what to say, who to follow up with, how to invite partnership, and what to do when you get home. September 21-22, 2026 in Plano, TX. Register here: fullyfundedacademy.com/live Join our community: Fully Funded Academy. Get the 7-part Fully Funded curriculum, two live group coaching calls every month with Mary and Mike, support letter and email templates, bonus masterclasses on referrals and missionary fundraising events, and a private community of missionaries walking the same road. Enroll here or get on the waitlist: fullyfundedacademy.com Buy our book, "Fully Funded" Ebook: https://amzn.to/3PntpXR Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4tWgoCM Paperback: https://amzn.to/4tSdPRV Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fully-funded-academy Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | [#101] FULL TRAINING: Exactly How to Raise Support in Today's Modern World | Watch on YouTube (recommended) » This is the replay of our recent live masterclass, where you'll learn the two most important frameworks we teach inside of Fully Funded Academy: the 7-Step Donor Progression and the FREEDOM Method. Together, they give missionaries and ministry leaders like you a clear, repeatable path for raising support, growing your donor base, and getting fully funded. You'll also hear real testimonies from missionaries inside Fully Funded Academy, including stories of thousands of dollars in commitments and unexpected donations. JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: At the time of this training, enrollment to Fully Funded Academy was open. Doors are currently closed so we can focus on the group who just joined. Get on the priority waitlist to be the first to know when we open again: fullyfundedacademy.com 4:27 — Support Raising Built on Sand 7:20 — Survey Insights from 600 missionaries 10:58 — The 7-Step Donor Journey 25:30 — The FREEDOM Framework 34:27 — Brand and One Pager 39:34 — Organize Ask and Impact 43:42 — Solutions to Your Challenges 49:20 — Lean into these Testimonies 54:50 — Inside The Academy 1:06:24 — Live Q And A 1:19:49 — Prayer And Sendoff ABOUT FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Fully Funded Academy is the coaching and training program for Christian missionaries, ministry leaders, and nonprofit professionals who want to raise full financial support, without the burnout or the guesswork. Founded by Mary Valloni (author of Fundraising Freedom, 20+ years in nonprofit fundraising) and Mike Kim (Wall Street Journal bestselling author of You Are the Brand), the Academy walks members through the proven FREEDOM Method, twice-monthly live coaching calls, a private community, and a full library of templates, scripts, and resources. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | [#100] How Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink Rebuilt Their Missionary Funding From the Brink of Collapse | In 2016, Dan and Maria Hurrelbrink's ministry in Romania nearly collapsed. In Part 2 of our conversation, they share exactly how they rebuilt — and what changed when they stopped waiting and started communicating. From weekly donor emails to a clear ministry vision that carried them through a war on their border, their story is practical, honest, and hard-won. 💼 Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3Wfbwum CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | [#99] The Fundraising Shift That Saved Our Ministry with Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink | Dan and Maria Hurrelbrink have been missionaries in Romania for over 33 years — planting churches, running camps, adopting five children, and building Barnabas Ministries from the ground up. But by 2017, their total ministry and family budget had quietly collapsed to $60,000. They were running out of money, couldn't leave the field, and were one bad year away from closing everything they'd built. The problem wasn't their faithfulness. It was one costly mistake almost every missionary makes: raising support for themselves instead of their ministry. In this episode, Dan and Maria share exactly how they turned it around — including the reframe that changed everything, how Dan kept supporters engaged for 5 years without setting foot on US soil, and why "out of sight is out of mind" doesn't have to be the end of your support. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. If you're a missionary feeling stuck, stretched, or invisible to your supporters… this one is for you. 📩 Subscribe so you don't miss Part 2 of Dan and Maria's story. If you're ready to build a strategy that holds no matter what season you're in, the Fully Funded Academy is open for enrollment. Join us at fullyfundedacademy.com. | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | [#98] How Nora McNamara Went From $34 to Fully Funded in Just Six Months✨ | fundraisingmissionary support+2 | Nora McNamara | Free WorkbookFully Funded Academy | — | fully fundedmissionaries+2 | — | 27m 46s | |
| 4/15/26 | [#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda✨ | storytellingfundraising+3 | James Harrington | Fully Funded AcademyFree Workbook | Uganda | Ugandasustainable movement+2 | — | 23m 32s | |
| 4/8/26 | [#96] A Big Announcement... Details on our First Conference this September!✨ | fundraisingmissionaries+2 | — | Fully Funded Academy | PlanoTX | conferenceaction plan+2 | — | 15m 23s | |
| 4/1/26 | [#95] Why Missionaries Who Have a Coach Get to Full Funding, Faster✨ | coachingsupport raising+2 | — | Free Workbook | — | full fundingcoaching benefits+1 | — | 19m 35s | |
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| 3/25/26 | [#94] How Rob and Nichole Plaster Have Stayed Funded for 20+ Years✨ | fundraisingmissionary work+3 | Nichole PlasterRob Plaster | weekly storytelling emails | FranceParis | storytelling emailsadvocates+4 | — | 32m 00s | |
| 3/17/26 | [#93] How to ask donors to pay for your ministry training (free template!)✨ | fundraisingdonor engagement+2 | — | Fully Funded AcademyFree Workbook | — | email templatesponsorship+1 | — | 5m 20s | |
| 3/10/26 | [#92] Is technology killing missionary support raising?✨ | technologymissionary support raising+3 | — | personalized video messages | — | Christian missionariessupport raising+3 | — | 16m 25s | |
| 3/3/26 | [#91] What to Say when a donor stops supporting you✨ | donor supportfundraising+1 | — | Free Workbook | — | donor communicationsupport raising+1 | — | 15m 25s | |
| 2/24/26 | [#90] Are You Leaving Money on the Table? (The Donor Type Test)✨ | fundraisingdonor engagement+3 | — | Free WorkbookFully Funded Academy | — | monthly supportfundraising strategy+1 | — | 14m 40s | |
| 2/17/26 | [#89] Missionaries - Are You Making These 5 Email Mistakes?✨ | email mistakessupport raising+2 | — | — | — | emailcommunication+1 | — | 15m 44s | |
| 2/10/26 | [#88] The Social Media Trap That Keeps Missionaries Unfunded | Watch on YouTube » Can you achieve your missionary fundraising goals through social media alone? Mary Valloni reveals why social media isn't enough for full funding. While platforms like Instagram are powerful tools for donor engagement, true success in support raising requires personal connection. Learn how to leverage faith-based support raising strategies to turn online followers into committed financial partners through intentional relationships. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | [#87] Your Support-Raising Deadline Just Passed—Now What? | Watch on YouTube » Support raising deadlines can cause a lot of anxiety. Whether you have 90 days or a year to raise support, the pressure can determine your entire calling... but it doesn't have to be paralyzing. In this episode, Mary shows you how to handle the pressure of support raising for missionaries, while discovering why missing a deadline doesn't mean your calling is over. Enjoy these strategies for sustainable nonprofit fundraising in 2026. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | 86: 3 (More) Phrases Killing Your Support Raising Ask (Say This Instead) | Watch on YouTube » We've coached over 2,000 missionaries, and today we're exposing three phrases that could be killing your ask in donor conversations. We break down the subtle language shifts that transform awkward funding requests into natural partnership invitations. If you've ever fumbled through face-to-face meetings or struggled with what to say when making the ask, this episode will change how you approach those critical moments. Stop using weak, guilt-driven language and start inviting people into genuine partnership with confidence. Video - It's a Beautiful Day » CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | 85: Missionaries: Exactly How to Talk About Your Salary with Supporters | Watch on YouTube » How should you talk about your salary with supporters and donors? In this episode, we break down the three key expense categories every missionary needs to understand: program, fundraising, and admin. Learn why you don't need to share every personal expense detail with donors, and discover the proven framework that builds trust while maintaining healthy boundaries. If you're confused about financial transparency in support raising, this conversation will bring much-needed clarity. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | 84: 2026 Year End Wins & What Made Them Work | Watch on YouTube » What's possible when you raise support with clarity, confidence, and community? In this New Year episode, Mike Kim and Mary share powerful real-life testimonies from missionaries and ministry leaders who experienced breakthrough in their fundraising — including: A $25,000 gift from a newly formed advisory team A $230,000 year-end campaign that started with a $100,000 goal Members rebuilding confidence after financial hardship Practical shifts that changed everything These aren't just big numbers — they're stories of mindset change, teamwork, and renewed faith for what's possible. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 83: The Support Raising Timeline No One Warns You About | Watch on YouTube » If you've ever felt like support raising should be easier by now—like maybe you're just not cut out for this—you need to watch this. Support raising has very predictable phases: the highs, the valleys, the plateaus. And if you don't know what's coming, you'll quit right before the breakthrough. In this episode, we break down the actual timeline of support raising and reveal why missionaries who enlist a team get fully funded 100% of the time. Learn what to do in each phase so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start moving forward again. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | 82: Missionaries Reaching 100% Support All Share These 5 Habits | Watch this on YouTube » After coaching over 2,000 missionaries, we've noticed something: every single one who reached 100% support shared these five habits. They're not complicated, and they're not about being a "natural" at fundraising - they're just consistent, repeatable practices that work. If you want to get fully funded in 2026, start here. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | 81: Four Phrases Killing Your Support Raising in 1-on-1 Conversations | Watch this on YouTube » Mike Kim and Mary Valloni break down four common phrases that quietly kill missionary fundraising, especially in 1:1 conversations... and what to say instead! The shift is simple but powerful: move from neediness and vague asks to clarity, confidence, and invitation, treating supporters as partners in the mission, not transactions. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | 80: Missionaries: Does Your Strategy Need a Facelift, Overhaul, or Funeral? (Behind-the-Scenes) | Watch this on YouTube (recommended) » After three and a half years apart, we reunite to reshoot all the core content for Fully Funded Academy—and we're asking the big question: does your support raising strategy need a facelift, an overhaul, or a funeral? This behind-the-scenes episode captures our two-day studio shoot and why putting your best foot forward matters. We share how they've grown in seven years, why excellence isn't perfectionism, and how to know when it's time to update your materials, freshen your approach, or let something go entirely. CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
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