Fully Funded Podcast with Mike Kim & Mary Valloni

Mike Kim & Mary Valloni

Many missionaries feel underequipped to raise support in today's world. Mike Kim and Mary Valloni teach best-practices in marketing and fundraising to help you grow your donor base and raise more support. For resources visit: fullyfundedpodcast.com.

  • 5 minutes 20 seconds
    93: How to ask donors to pay for your ministry training (free template!)

    Many missionaries believe supporters only want to fund "field work," but the truth is, your donors want to invest in YOUR growth! Whether you are looking to attend a conference, take a course, or join Fully Funded Academy, this messaging script will help you get the sponsorship you need without the guilt.

    In this episode, Mike Kim shares the exact email template you can use to confidently ask your donors to fund your professional development.

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    17 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 25 seconds
    92: Is technology killing missionary support raising?

    In a digital age dominated by automation, the "personal touch" remains the most powerful tool for Christian missionaries raising support.

    Join Mary Valloni and Mike Kim as they reveal why authentic, localized relationships are far more effective than generic outreach for fully funded missions. Discover how successful ministry leaders are leveraging technology—not to replace connection, but to amplify it—using simple strategies like personalized video messages to maintain genuine bonds with partners.

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    10 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 25 seconds
    91: What to Say when a donor stops supporting you

    One of the hardest moments in raising support is when a donor ends their support. It's scary… and it can leave you feeling rejected. But how you respond in this moment matters just as much as how you asked for their support in the beginning.

    In this episode, Mary and Mike break down exactly what to say when a donor stops supporting you. Instead of panicking or burning bridges, we'll show you how to honor the relationship, leave the door open for the future, and show you exactly what to say when this happens.

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    3 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 40 seconds
    90: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? (The Donor Type Test)

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    Are you making the hardest ask without realizing it? Most missionaries default to asking for monthly support, but this is actually the most difficult commitment for a new donor to make. By only focusing on monthly giving, you might be leaving thousands on the table in your missionary fundraising efforts.

    In this video, we break down the Barbell Principle: a proven strategy to help you raise more support by understanding the three specific donor types.

    Stop using a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Learn how to match the right ask to the right person to improve your donor engagement and reach 100% funding faster.

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    24 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 44 seconds
    89: Missionaries - Are You Making These 5 Email Mistakes?
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    Most missionaries are sending emails that get ignored... and they don't even know why.

    In this episode, Mike Kim breaks down five common email mistakes that are killing your support raising and shares simple fixes you can implement right away. Learn how to write emails that actually get opened, read, and responded to.

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    17 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 47 seconds
    88: The Social Media Trap That Keeps Missionaries Unfunded

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    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.

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    10 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 9 seconds
    87: Your Support-Raising Deadline Just Passed—Now What?

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    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.

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    3 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 26 seconds
    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.

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    27 January 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 50 seconds
    85: Missionaries: Exactly How to Talk About Your Salary with Supporters

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    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.

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    20 January 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 12 seconds
    84: 2026 Year End Wins & What Made Them Work

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    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.

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    13 January 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 2 seconds
    83: The Support Raising Timeline No One Warns You About

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    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.

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    6 January 2026, 12:00 pm
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