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This is the resource page for the 10x10: Your Fundraising Blueprint podcast with Jenni Saniuk & Russell Dietrich.

Overview

10x10: Your Fundraising Blueprint is a ten-part podcast companion that staff can utilize if they do a larger chunk of MTD as part of their job description. In each episode, Jenni Saniuk and Russell Dietrich, two of Reliant's MTD specialists, break down the weekly steps in the 10x10 process, where staff devote 10 hours per week to MTD for 10 weeks. Along the way, Jenni and Russell pass along helpful tidbits, anecdotes, and humor to help staff stay encouraged as they pursue this process with the Lord.

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Episodes

Below you will find links to each episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as the MP3 files if you'd like to have them.

Week 1: Getting Centered

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni & Russell introduce the heart behind the series: creating space for intentional spiritual growth over ten weeks. They share who they are, why this matters, and how this first week invites you into one hour of quiet, prayer, and reflection—no pressure, just presence.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How are you feeling/thinking about entering a season of more deliberate MTD?
  • What do you use for your MTD "third space"?
    • If you don't have one, where could you create one?
  • What's you "go-to" spiritual discipline? How can you incorporate it into this MTD journey?
  • What are some goals you have for this 10 week run?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: Is Fundraising still Biblical?
Week 2: What Do I Do Now?

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni & Russell tackle the overwhelming question: “Okay, so now what?” They offer solutions for the moments you need to connect with people but feel stuck. You'll walk through practical steps for generating names, building your network, and reaching out even when it feels intimidating or awkward, with the ultimate goal of setting up meaningful conversations.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How do you feel about namestorming? Does it seem possible in this season?
  • Who are some people you know that you've never invited to your team? How would you initiate with them?
  • Do you skip the names ask? 
    • If yes, why? If no, why?
  • What are the best ways to reach out to someone that doesn’t know you at all?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: Do I still need to make actual phone calls? Come on people!
Week 3: How’s Your Rhythm?

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni & Russell talk rhythm. They unpack what’s working, what’s not, and how to realistically build outreach into your daily life without forcing a one-size-fits-all schedule. Jenni shares a practical time-blocking template, you’ll explore the rhythm of connecting with others, and Russ drops a hot take on why rigid call blocks might not be the answer.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How have the first 2 weeks of intentional fundraising been going for you?
  • What does your weekly rhythm look like 2 weeks in?
  • What are some adjustments you'd like to make for the next 8 weeks?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: I don’t need a scheduled call night, I’ll do it when it’s most natural in the flow! Right! Right?
Week 4: Back to the Future

Synopsis: In this episode Jenni & Russell dive into the emotional highs and lows that come with real growth. What does success actually look like beyond just making progress? Jenni poses some big questions to help you reflect: What have you learned so far? What’s holding you back? And what do we do with the hard stuff that inevitably comes up?

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • What have you learned about yourself and fundraising so far?
  • What is something that is holding you back?
  • What has been a high and a low of MTD during this process?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: Reflecting is a waste of time – I just need to work!
Week 5: The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell walk us through how to take an objective inventory of your MTD progress. Plus, they dig into one of the most overlooked success strategies – follow-up. What is it, why does it matter, and how can you use it to build a plan that works?

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How do you feel about data and metrics? Do you love the concrete numbers or is it hard to wrap your mind around them?
  • What are your "go-to" metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) as you do MTD?
  • What is a concrete goal you want to set for this coming week?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: There is no limit to follow-up!? When do you personally mark someone as "unresponsive" when you're doing MTD?
Week 6: An Attitude of Gratitude

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell explore the power of gratitude and how a thoughtful "thank you" can build deeper relationships and create a lasting impact. From handwritten notes and voice messages to simple texts and meaningful gestures, Jenni shares a range of ways to express thanks to those on your ministry team with approaches that feel both authentic and strategic.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • What are your favorite ways to show gratitude and say "thank you."
  • How long is too long to wait to send a thank you note?
  • What other forms of cultivation do you find life giving and enjoyable?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: Snail mail is too old-fashioned, I just send them a silly gif and that's enough for me!?
Week 7: Practicing Perseverance

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell reflect on the real-life challenge of perseverance, particularly when motivation begins to wane and the demands of Ministry Team Development (MTD) seem overwhelming. Whether you're balancing a full-time job or just struggling to stay focused, they'll explore the three types of motivation, practical ways to stay the course, and how to avoid using ministry as a way to procrastinate.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How are you "feeling" 7 weeks in? Encouraged? Discouraged? Excited? Bored? Something else?
  • Do you struggle with using "productive tasks" to procrastinate with MTD?
  • How do you find motivation?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: I think I'm gonna quiet quit this whole 10x10 nonsense. No questions. Just facts. Discuss?
Week 8: The Increase Ask

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell tackle one of the most common hurdles in MTD, the increase ask. This ask is often one of the more challenging aspects of MTD, because it's where faith intersects with discomfort. During the conversation they break down what the increase ask is, how to do it well, and what not to do – from avoiding vague language to confronting the guilt that comes with asking for more. We hope this episode gives you some practical tools to approach these conversations with clarity, confidence, and care.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • How do you feel about doing an increase ask? 
    • What emotions does it stir up?
  • What are some positive stories from your time in MTD where you had a successful increase ask?
    • Are there any stories that were challenging for you?
  • What are your strategies for doing a successful increase ask?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: I’m not going to do an increase ask, because if I ask for more, people are going to drop off my team. It happened once, and it'll happen again?!
Week 9: It's the Final Follow Up

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell talk all about the final follow up and how you can make a strong, confident push forward on your MTD journey. Listen now to learn about clear timelines, creative ways to highlight urgency, and how to follow up when someone has said yes, but hasn’t taken action.

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • What are some goals you have for this last week of final follow up?
  • Are there any outstanding promised gifts that you need to follow up on? If so, who are they, and where do you need accountability?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: Should we be avoiding the 10x10? Or is it good to do sprints of MTD periodically through our tenures as support-based staff?
Week 10: Celebration, Communication, Cultivation (the 3 C’s)

Synopsis: In this episode, Jenni and Russell dive into the 3 C’s: Celebration, Communication, Cultivation. From the biblical discipline of celebration (yes, it’s a thing!) to the challenge of consistent communication in order to cultivate your team, they unpack powerful truths with practical takeaways. Hit play and discover how ancient rhythms can shape your modern outreach

Discussion/Reflection Questions:

  • Does celebrating come naturally to you? Or is it more challenging?
    • How do you like to celebrate?
  • What are some creative ways you can communicate with donors in the coming season?
  • What's your rhythm for cultivation?
  • The Hot Take Corner Question: What's the bare minimum quantity of prayer letters a veteran staffer should send in a year?

Thanks so much for listening. If you have any feedback, please leave a comment on Spotify or a review on Apple. We hope and pray this is a useful resource for you!

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