If this is the Lord’s ministry, then it’s important that we confer
with Him regarding our need for funds, and to praise him for the successes we
experience. Let’s think through some of the many ways prayer needs to intersect
with your fundraising.
As You Build Your Prospect List
Pray that the Lord will go before you, and preparing the hearts of your prospects as we set out to make the connection with those who may become part of your team.
Pray that the Lord will go before you, and preparing the hearts of your prospects as we set out to make the connection with those who may become part of your team.
As You Call to Set Up Appointments
You will find that praying, as you set out to make calls,
will help alleviate your nervousness or fear as you seek help from the great
provider.
As You Conduct the Visit
I love the story of Nehemiah. It must have taken great courage for Nehemiah to share his vision for the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Like Nehemiah, there will be numerous occasions when you will be plain scared when confronted with questions. Do like Nehemiah, stop and pray, right then and there.
I love the story of Nehemiah. It must have taken great courage for Nehemiah to share his vision for the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Like Nehemiah, there will be numerous occasions when you will be plain scared when confronted with questions. Do like Nehemiah, stop and pray, right then and there.
As You Share in Public Meetings
Ask God to help you be discerning about when and where to make your presentation in public. You should pray before, during, and after these public presentations of your ministry, acknowledging that God is the one who will prompt listeners to become supporters of your work, and trust Him for the outcome.
Ask God to help you be discerning about when and where to make your presentation in public. You should pray before, during, and after these public presentations of your ministry, acknowledging that God is the one who will prompt listeners to become supporters of your work, and trust Him for the outcome.
As You Experience Disappointment
In a perfect world 100 percent of the people you call would not only give you an appointment but would also make a financial commitment. That is not a perfect world. At times of discouragement, return to prayer, asking for God’s continued direction.
In a perfect world 100 percent of the people you call would not only give you an appointment but would also make a financial commitment. That is not a perfect world. At times of discouragement, return to prayer, asking for God’s continued direction.
As You Celebrate
Every time you conduct a successful donor appointment, every time you receive a positive response, every time you accept a generous gift, take the time to stop and pray and give God the glory.
Every time you conduct a successful donor appointment, every time you receive a positive response, every time you accept a generous gift, take the time to stop and pray and give God the glory.
As You Travel
Your fundraising will involve some travel, whether long
distance or short. For some, travel means going thousands of miles by car and
by air. So pray for safe passage.
As You Drop the Ball
There are going to be times when you find yourself regretting your own failures. Maybe you will fail to put in the effort in raising funds, or maybe you will neglect to thank your supporters. These times also call for prayer. Talk to your heavenly Father and confess your shortcomings.
There are going to be times when you find yourself regretting your own failures. Maybe you will fail to put in the effort in raising funds, or maybe you will neglect to thank your supporters. These times also call for prayer. Talk to your heavenly Father and confess your shortcomings.
Prayer is extremely vital, and needs to be part of the DNA
of any fund raiser. May the Lord bless your efforts.
********************
Asia International Mission is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry.
All gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of donations are used as designated
No comments:
Post a Comment