ylfundinghelp.org Podcast

We all love stories –  whether it’s a movie, a book or a friend or family member sharing – stories have a way of drawing us in and intriguing us. Young Life is full of incredible stories. In the world of fundraising, it’s important to tell the story and invite others to join in the story. This podcast discusses the importance of connecting the story and donor and then inviting them to be a part of what God is doing in the lives of kids. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Budgets and numbers don’t come easy to everyone, but they are important when running an area. More important than the numbers, however, is what is behind the numbers – donors, events, campaigns. This podcast suggests what percentages should come from where when looking at your budget and explains the 80/20 principle. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

There are no guarantees in finding donors and deciding who to ask to give to your fundraising ministry. This podcast provides a practical list of where to start this difficult, yet important task. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

What is God’s role and what is our role in the world of development? This isn’t a trick question, but it can be tricky to know the balance. The scriptures tell us to ask, seek, knock and you will find (Matthew 7:8). This podcast discusses the balance in our role and God’s role when it comes to fundraising. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades & Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

We’ve all heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? We are entering the most generous month of the year and Giving Tuesday is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! This podcast explains what Giving Tuesday is and offers ways you and your area can make this date part of your year-end plan. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Events are a great fundraising strategy, but events can also run their course and can be too much – too much work, too much time, too many of them and no money begin raised.  This podcast provides ideas for shifting your strategy and learning how to balance one-on-one fundraising with event fundraising. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Whether you are a veteran area director, a new staff associate or a committee member, financial health in your area isn't always as easy to achieve, or maintain, as it may seem. This podcast offers three suggestions as to ways your area can be financially healthy and, in turn, reach more kids for Christ. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes:  Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team and special guest, Eric Scofield, Chief Development Officer.  Listen in!

None of us like roadblocks – they’re frustrating and never expected which means we’re not prepared for them. Fundraising roadblocks are much like those you find on the road, but through patience and prayer, we can get through them all. This podcast describes three major roadblocks that areas run into when fundraising. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team.  Listen in!

It might seem obvious that areas want to be financially healthy, but what does financial health really mean? You might be surprised to learn that it doesn’t just mean not being in debt. This podcast provides helpful reminders and tips for financial health in your area. Whether you are an area director, a committee person or a volunteer leader, this podcast is for you! Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team.  Listen in!

What is branding and how does it relate to fundraising? What does Young Life look like in your area and how have you “branded” it? This podcast explains the importance of branding in fundraising and offers new ways to think about branding Young Life in your area. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team.  Listen in!

Fundraising is so much more than money – fundraising IS ministry; it’s inviting others to partner in something that’s eternally significant. This podcast includes a personal story from Brent Cunningham about how God taught him to see fundraising as part of his ministry. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team and special guest, Brent Cunningham, Alaska Regional Director. Listen in!

Welcome back to the podcast studio, Brent Cunningham! Our last podcast with Brent hit on another great topic – how does giving interface with fundraising? Your fundraising efforts will be dramatically different if you give personally. This podcast discusses the importance in being generous with what the Lord has given you and how that generosity will impact your personal fundraising. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team and special guest, Brent Cunningham, Alaska Regional Director. Listen in!

Fundraising requires communication, but it also requires listening. Do you tend to talk a lot when you’re nervous? Do you take time to listen? This podcast explains the importance of not talking too much when meeting with donors. It’s important to be quiet and trust the Lord as you make an ask. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture.   This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Networking is a non-negotiable in fundraising, but it’s also scary; however, if you think about it, Jesus “networked” when he sent His disciples to share the good news. Networking is really just getting to know people and engaging with them. This podcast provides advice and encouragement in how to network successfully in your fundraising ministry. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team. Listen in!

Field Development is excited to welcome Regional Director, Rob Crawford, to the FD podcast studio! Rob has had great success in fundraising personally, as well as within his region. This podcast includes a couple of Rob’s best practices in fundraising including good communication and growing your donor base. Remember to maximize your time for ministry with kids by Building a Financially Healthy Culture. This podcast includes: Pat Rhoades and Greg Lehman from the Field Development team and special guest, Rob Crawford, California Central Regional Director. Listen in!