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.

  • 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
  • 19 minutes 51 seconds
    82: Missionaries Reaching 100% Support All Share These 5 Habits

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    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.

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    30 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 11 seconds
    81: Four Phrases Killing Your Support Raising in 1-on-1 Conversations

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    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.

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    16 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 24 seconds
    80: Missionaries: Does Your Strategy Need a Facelift, Overhaul, or Funeral? (Behind-the-Scenes)

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    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.

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    25 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 16 minutes 50 seconds
    79: How a Simple Gratitude Practice Transforms Support Raising

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    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

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    18 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 21 minutes 10 seconds
    77: Bivocational Ministry to Raise Support - Should You Consider It?

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    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

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    11 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 46 seconds
    76: The One Mistake Costing Missionaries Thousands in Support (Especially at Year's End)

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    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

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    4 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 56 seconds
    75: How to Tap into the Power of Personal Touch in Raising Support for Missionaries

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    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:

    1. Fun.
    2. "I can't get any water!!!"
    3. "Take me running with you," said this thingamajig...
    4. A letter from a donor I'd like you to see
    5. Join (#) of your peers that joined our 5K
    6. Please open me: our 5K is THIS Saturday!
    7. Cancel anytime (without pretending you've moved)
    8. Hi (FNAME) Golfer in the family? We've got something special for you
    9. Dear Moms How to build a legacy you can be proud of
    10. At last, the secret of greater fulfillment REVEALED!
    11. Summer Vacation Plans Enclosed.

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    28 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 24 minutes 36 seconds
    74: Why Your Relationship With Money Is Sending Mixed Messages (And How to Fix It)

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    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

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    21 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 24 minutes 42 seconds
    73: When Missionaries Hit Rock Bottom: Navigating Spiritual Doubts That Nobody in Ministry Talks About

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    Today we get brutally honest about spiritual doubts during challenging seasons—the kind missionaries and ministry leaders are supposed to have figured out but rarely admit they're wrestling with.

    This isn't about having all the answers—it's about what happens when you're the one telling others to trust God while you're staring at the ceiling wondering if He hears you.

    What you'll discover:

    • Why acceptance is the only stage that actually moves you forward—and how all the other stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression) keep us stuck in their emotions instead of helping them process and lead
    • The 1 AM practice that helps Mike fall asleep—speaking to himself using the words God would say, not as self-aggrandizement but as the voice of a father talking to his 46-year-old son who's still wrestling
    • Mary's nine-month transition nightmare—not knowing where they'd live within 48 hours of moving to Mexico, feeling spiritually done, and finally landing on "I'm not in control anymore" (plus what happened next)
    • The "I am" statements that brought Mary to tears—going through scripture to collect identity markers, and why "worthy" hit differently than all the others when you've been trying to prove yourself through ministry performance
    • The question that discharges unhelpful emotions—how asking "is this thought actually helpful right now?" helps you discern whether you need cosmic intervention, community connection, or just a nap and a walk

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    14 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 43 minutes 13 seconds
    72: The Complete "Fully Funded" Book Overview: From Start Here to Make Your Difference

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    Join us as walk through our book Fully Funded chapter by chapter, sharing the stories and strategies behind each section. From the prayer card that fell out of Mary's dad's Bible to the framework that's helped thousands of missionaries raise support, we break down what's actually inside the book and why we structured it the way they did.

    What you'll discover:

    • Why "enlist your team" is the one chapter that's gotten 100% of those who implement it to full funding—and why this common nonprofit practice remains completely foreign to most ministry leaders
    • The real reason Mike included every template, script, and framework in the book instead of holding anything back
    • What the "know, like, trust, try, give, repeat, refer" progression reveals about why your wealthiest connections haven't given—and which step you're probably skipping
    • The 7-step thank you plan that keeps donors engaged for life—because the number one reason supporters stop giving has nothing to do with mission effectiveness

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    7 October 2025, 9:00 am
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