Connecting Your Missionaries' Fundraising Efforts to Your Church's Online Giving Program

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• Participating in a mission is one of the most
  altruistic pursuits an individual can take.
• The last thing a missionary should have to worry
  about is how to afford the travel and lodging
  costs.
• Fortunately, there is a vast network of sponsors
  waiting to support the cause.

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• Crowdfunding has become an amazing asset for
  pursuing activities that positively affect our
  world.
• Receiving the money you need to fulfill your
  mission is as easy as picking the right online
  resource to help you fundraise.
• Its never been easier for donors to back your
  missionary efforts.

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• There are many benefits to donating online
• Its easy.
• It can be anonymous.
• Tracking funds is simple and fun!
• When using a faith-based giving platform, there
  are many options for the types of donations that
  can be made
• Tithing
• Mission trip giving
• Child sponsorships

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• Take the worry out of raising finances for your
  mission by letting your church help you help
  others.
• Continue To Give has utilized the latest in
  online donation technology to make fundraising on
  your behalf as simple and convenient as possible.

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• Begin the fundraising process by setting up
• an account.

• Once backers can locate your fundraising link,
  their ability to donate is just a click away.

• Now its important to get the word out!

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• After creating your account, the best way to get
  people to take notice is by posting your link to
  social media sites.
• Once your link is out there, supporters have the
  opportunity to give, repost, or create
  supplementary accounts to raise money for your
  mission.

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• Assess realistic monetary needs for your entire
  mission journey.
• When setting your fundraising goal on your site,
  give a conservative estimate that is sure to meet
  all of your cost needs.
• Include a brief statement with your financial
  goal to inspire benefactors to donate to your
  mission.

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• The best way to perpetuate the success of online
  fundraising is to never take the
• ease of receiving the money and support for
  granted.
• Bring your online fundraising full circle by
  thanking your advocates
• Give shout outs on social media.
• Send personal emails to identified donors.

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• Continue To Give is the ultimate online source
  for fundraising for a cause. They strive to help
  people help others by offering online donation
  software that makes the giving process easier and
  more convenient.
• For more information, visit www.continuetogive.com
  or call at 1-800-684-0550.

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• https//www.continuetogive.com/online-giving-fundr
  aising/missionaries-online-giving-fundraising-crow
  dfunding.html
• Images
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• Mission La Purisima(5) by Krisitna D.C. Hoeppner
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• Slide 5
• Modern Church at Abu Mena by the Institute for
  the Study of the Ancient World
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• Iglesia Del Pilar/Pilar Church by Hernán Piñera
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