The HEART of an Effective Fundraiser with Lauree Austin Fundraising Strategist & On-Air Host

What is at the heart of an effective fundraiser?

A Spirituality of Fundraising “If we come back from asking someone for money and we feel exhausted and somehow tainted by unspiritual activity, there is something wrong. We must not let ourselves be tricked into thinking that fundraising is only a secular activity. As a form of ministry, fundraising is as spiritual as giving a sermon, entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick, or feeding the hungry. So fundraising has to help us with our conversion too. Are we willing to be converted from our fear of asking? When we have gained the freedom to ask without fear, to love fundraising as a form on ministry, then fundraising will be good for our spiritual life.” Henri J. M. Nouwen

As we fix our eyes on Jesus at the center of our fundraising – He casts out all fear.

Once upon a time…

hostage Once upon a time… the negotiator

Keys To Successful Hostage Negotiations Make Exclusive Contact Listen Calmly Build Rapport You Don’t Have to be Nice Manage the SWAT Team

Negotiators: How do we talk them out of their bathroom of fear? Hostages: Are you willing to be converted from your fear of asking?

I feel awkward! My listeners are going to tune me out! I don’t think I can raise my share of the goal! I feel like a used car salesman

What is at the root? Fear of Man Lack of Vision Lack of Understanding Lack of Freedom

God Fear of Man

Gives Lack of Vision

Lack of Understand God’s Provision

Lack of Freedom for the Captives

5 H#shtag Takaways #BlessingNotBurden #PrivilageNotPressure #TransformationalNotTransactional #ItsNotAboutYouDummy #FlannelGraphJesusMakingComeback #HostageNegotiator

Lauree Austin Fundraising Strategist & On-Air Host Mobile: 971-340-3507 Email: lauree@i5810media.com