Ministry is about God’s work and fundraising is the necessary burden that comes with it
Disagree
Good fundraisers know how to manipulate people to give
Not sure
When I ask for support for myself or my ministry, I feel that I’m begging for money
Disagree
Fundraising is not about relationships, it is really about money
Not sure
2. When leaders and fundraisers are asked to share what they feel about fundraising, they often say they experience emotions such as joy or fulfilment because they feel good about raising funds for their work. But some also say that they experience negative emotions. Write down any of the fears you might have experienced when asking for donations to your work.
Being told No
Someone may not fully understand the mission and therefore does not want to give as a result, in this there is worry about conveying the ministry effectively and how best to do this.
3. Have you experienced any of these fears recently? Write down the particular situation and how you felt about it
Certainly conveying the message well with potential partners in business, and the worry about not being fully understood.
4. Now think about the times when someone approached you to give financially and you gave to them. Write down the emotions you experienced on that occasion.
Happy to do, a cause that I was behind and there was relationship with the person I was donating to.
5. Now take time to compare the emotions you experience when you ask and when you are asked to give. Are they different? If yes, what do you think makes the difference?
Yes, the relationship here was key, I was for that person and understood the heart and the cause so was glad to give. I also saw the effort that they had put into something, they had taken time and energy, a personal challenge.