<description>&lt;p&gt;Rob and Nichole Plaster have been missionaries in France since 2003. In this episode, they share the support raising strategies that transformed their approach, including how they shifted from exhausting furlough trips to remote fundraising, built a team of advocates, and used weekly storytelling emails to keep donors engaged and excited.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether you're just starting your missionary journey or you've hit a funding plateau after years on the field, Robin and Nicole's story will encourage you that full funding IS possible.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;2:07 - If you believe in what God is doing you must learn to communicate it&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;4:44 - Raising support while still overseas&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;7:52 - Values-first fundraising&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;10:38 - Writing better email updates&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;14:33 - Raising a large budget because Paris is expensive&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;17:12 - When the scarcity mindset creeps back in&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;21:44 - The power of a private Facebook group &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;27:33 - Advice to other missionaries&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Rob and Nichole: &lt;a href= "https://www.theplastersofparis.com/"&gt;https://www.theplastersofparis.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href= "https://fullyfundedacademy.com/"&gt;https://fullyfundedacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Get the Free Workbook: &lt;a href= "https://fullyfundedbook.com/"&gt;https://fullyfundedbook.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy"&gt;http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

Mary Valloni & Mike Kim

[#94] How Rob and Nichole Plaster Have Stayed Funded for 20+ Years

MAR 25, 202632 MIN
Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

[#94] How Rob and Nichole Plaster Have Stayed Funded for 20+ Years

MAR 25, 202632 MIN

Description

Rob and Nichole Plaster have been missionaries in France since 2003. In this episode, they share the support raising strategies that transformed their approach, including how they shifted from exhausting furlough trips to remote fundraising, built a team of advocates, and used weekly storytelling emails to keep donors engaged and excited. Whether you're just starting your missionary journey or you've hit a funding plateau after years on the field, Robin and Nicole's story will encourage you that full funding IS possible. 2:07 - If you believe in what God is doing you must learn to communicate it 4:44 - Raising support while still overseas 7:52 - Values-first fundraising 10:38 - Writing better email updates 14:33 - Raising a large budget because Paris is expensive 17:12 - When the scarcity mindset creeps back in 21:44 - The power of a private Facebook group 27:33 - Advice to other missionaries Connect with Rob and Nichole: https://www.theplastersofparis.com/ CONNECT WITH FULLY FUNDED ACADEMY: Website: https://fullyfundedacademy.com Get the Free Workbook: https://fullyfundedbook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/fullyfundedacademy