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A note on choosing a service that works for you: It’s always best to test out a new service by sending your first postcard to yourself. Here are some
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Video Messages
If postcards are too static for you, why not try a video message? One of the most exciting things for a supporter is to hear of someone’s life impacted by Christ as a result of their support in your ministry. As ministry event approaches (an outreach, Easter Sunday, Christmas campaign, evangelism event, worship night, etc), consider how you can take a quick video of how God is moving. *Pro tip: Record it on your phone and keep your vid under 60 seconds so you can text it to a few individual supporters with a message of thanks.
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This is a great method when you're at a distance (not within driving distance of your supporter) and want to connect. It's also a very dynamic way of giving donors an insider look into your ministry. Any time you can engage a supporter face-to-face (vs an email, phone call, text, or letter), it's far more effective. Connection is found in face-to-face moments.
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Let's say your ministry hosts a gathering once a week. You can use that consistent ministry activity as an opportunity to bring donors into the heart of the ministry. While on the video call, walk around and show the volunteers and the students while you talk about the vision of what you're doing and why you're doing it. Throughout the time, ask questions of your donor so it's more of a conversation instead of a monologue. You can even introduce the donor through the call to a couple of volunteers as you walk along. Donors say they love these types of video calls because it gives them a great pic of what the ministry is doing and what it looks like. Your ministry partners will appreciate you taking the time out to give them a tour. They may even ask you to schedule another time so others can go on the tour as well! (This has actually happened to other missionaries.)
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Gifts with Meaning
- Gifts - small but meaningful.
- Book (to facilitate discussion with your donor). Mug with the city in which you're ministering (Starbucks often sells these). Ebenezer stone. Bookmark (see photo below).
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