Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries
by Mary Valloni & Mike Kim
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[#99] The Fundraising Shift That Saved Our Ministry with Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink
Apr 28, 2026
Unknown duration
[#98] How Nora McNamara Went From $34 to Fully Funded in Just Six Months
Apr 21, 2026
27m 46s
[#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda
Apr 15, 2026
23m 32s
[#96] A Big Announcement... Details on our First Conference this September!
Apr 8, 2026
15m 23s
[#95] Why Missionaries Who Have a Coach Get to Full Funding, Faster
Apr 1, 2026
19m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | 79: How a Simple Gratitude Practice Transforms Support Raising | Watch this episode on YouTube » Thanksgiving is coming soon, and today we're sharing our personal journeys with gratitude and the profound impact that a gratitude practice can have on how you raise support and you day-to-day well-being. We are grateful for you! 00:00 Introduction to Gratitude 00:22 Personal Reflections on Gratitude 02:11 The Power of a Gratitude Journal 03:49 Journaling Practices and Personal Stories 07:10 Gratitude in Challenging Times 12:41 Encouragement and Final Thoughts Connect with us: Newsletter: fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Book: fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | 77: Bivocational Ministry to Raise Support - Should You Consider It? | Watch this on YouTube » If your missionary budget isn't cutting it, or you're wondering how to create more financial margin without abandoning your ministry, this conversation is for you. Mike and Mary tackle one of the most under-discussed realities in missions: what it actually means to be bi-vocational in today's world. Spoiler: it doesn't mean splitting your day between ministry and working retail. 00:15 The Many Hats of a Missionary 01:01 Permission to Be Bivocational 02:19 Prioritizing and Time Management 03:09 Time Auditing for Productivity 05:26 Repurposing Work for Revenue 06:49 Balancing Family and Work 10:15 Exploring Additional Revenue Streams 16:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts Connect with us: Newsletter: fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Book: fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | 76: The One Mistake Costing Missionaries Thousands in Support (Especially at Year's End) | Watch this on YouTube » As we head into November and December, your donors are deciding where to give. They're looking for ministries with clear vision and faithful stewardship. Today we discuss a common mistake missionaries make that costs them thousands in support: focusing on money rather than vision. Tune in on how to make the shift and maximize your year-end support. For the financial report letter template mentioned, go to http://fullyfundedbook.com. 00:00 Introduction: The Costly Mistake Missionaries Make 00:42 Focusing on Vision Over Money 01:50 Breaking Down Ministry Expenses 05:06 The Importance of Transparency with Donors 06:03 Casting Vision for Future Support 09:40 Practical Tips for Effective Fundraising 13:44 Conclusion: Taking Action and Staying Engaged Connect with us: Newsletter: fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Book: fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | 75: How to Tap into the Power of Personal Touch in Raising Support for Missionaries | Watch this on YouTube » In this episode, we dive into the critical role of personal connections in ministry fundraising and missions support. This episode is packed with actionable advice designed to help you cultivate deeper connections and foster a supportive community around your mission. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just starting out, these insights will empower you to make a meaningful impact in your fundraising efforts. Here are the subject lines in the screenshot Mike mentions: Fun. "I can't get any water!!!" "Take me running with you," said this thingamajig... A letter from a donor I'd like you to see Join (#) of your peers that joined our 5K Please open me: our 5K is THIS Saturday! Cancel anytime (without pretending you've moved) Hi (FNAME) Golfer in the family? We've got something special for you Dear Moms How to build a legacy you can be proud of At last, the secret of greater fulfillment REVEALED! Summer Vacation Plans Enclosed. Connect with us: Newsletter: fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Book: fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | 74: Why Your Relationship With Money Is Sending Mixed Messages (And How to Fix It) | Watch on YouTube » Your relationship with money might be more dysfunctional than you realize—and it can show up in every fundraising conversation you have. Today we unpack why so many ministry leaders wear financial scarcity like a badge of honor while billion-dollar nonprofits operate with completely different money mindsets. What You'll Discover: The personification exercise that exposes your hidden money narratives—why treating money like electricity or water instead of a toxic relationship changes everything about how it flows into your mission How the "poverty badge of honor" in ministry culture is costing you time, energy, and kingdom impact while wealthy nonprofits operate under completely different abundance principles The grocery store moment that programmed your fundraising anxiety—identifying where your current money beliefs actually came from and why they're probably not even yours Why imposter syndrome hits hardest around people with more money—and the spiritual abundance perspective that levels the playing field between you and that Mercedes-driving donor The billion-dollar nonprofit compensation truth that challenges everything you've been told about "ethical" ministry salaries and what it means for valuing your own work Connect with us: Newsletter: fullyfundedacademy.com/newsletter Book: fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy | — | ||||||
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