{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REALIFE Conversations from the Porch","title":"EP 330: The Intersection of Faith and Friendship: A Conversation with Mary Valloni and Mike Kim","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2862,"description":"On this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, Teresa has the joy of sitting down with  special guests Mary Valloni and Mike Kim, who discuss their new book aimed at helping Christian missionaries with fundraising. They delve into the origins of their partnership, the challenges they faced, and the meaningful journey that led to the book's creation. Mary and Mike share insights on marketing, cutting through Christian jargon, crafting mission statements, and the transformative impact of their work. They also reflect on the deep trust and friendship that has been foundational to their collaboration. This episode is filled with practical advice and heartfelt storiesand bringing meaning to your life work. \nTIME STAMP:\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome\n00:55 The Journey to Writing the Book\n03:35 Target Audience and Mission\n04:58 Personal Stories and Partnership\n08:02 Challenges and Mindset in Fundraising\n11:21 Simplifying Mission Statements\n15:47 Practical Advice for Missionaries\n20:17 Encouragement and Final Thoughts\n24:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Ministry\n25:54 Building Trust and Partnership\n27:13 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges\n28:56 The Power of Mutual Support\n34:50 Reflecting on the Journey and Future Goals\n45:31 Concluding Thoughts and Resources\nCLICK HERE for a link to the book\nGuest Information:\nContact Mike Kim & Mary Valloni at mary@maryvalloni.com  http://fullyfundedacademy.com Mary Valloni is a respected expert on fundraising, a podcast host, and the award-winning author of the book Fundraising Freedom. With over twenty years of fundraising experience with organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and the Special Olympics, she now shares her expertise as a coach, trainer, and mentor to nonprofit leaders around the world. For more information about Mary, visit MaryValloni.com. \nMike Kim is a marketing strategist and author of the Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OVBSsKfZpBrbPhPEq4ZcGRvv5b0hdwV76ndOwfbQqLk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MWUx/NGExOTVlZDY1Zjg5/NDRhMWExYmY2NmE4/NGFmMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}