Sacred Synergy: Transforming Fundraising and Evangelism - Webinar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Event Information
Have you ever felt like fundraising and evangelism are two separate tasks?
We know of some nonprofits fundraise for the cause of evangelism. While other compassion-oriented nonprofits may even struggle to incorporate the work of evangelism into their ministry. But what if we told you that there's a powerful synergy between these two seemingly disparate activities?
Join this powerful webinar to hear experts from the faith and fundraising sectors discuss how these two seemingly separate disciplines are interwoven in a way that transforms both.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the relationship between fundraising and evangelism.
- Identify how fundraising can be a platform for discipling champions closer to Jesus.
- See the sacred task of fundraising in a new light.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts, participate in a live Q&A, and rethink how we approach fundraising and evangelism. This webinar is for any ministry leader involved in fundraising or evangelism, and is offered by our national MI office.
Presenters
Featuring - Katie Matheny
Director of Field Resources, Mission Increase
Katie serves Mission Increase as the Director of Field Resources, helping to develop the curriculum and resources. She has nearly a decade of ministry leader experience where she served Ncompass, an organization dedicated to advancing access to Christ-centered education in Haiti. She started out as Child Sponsorship Coordinator, then as Development Director, and served the final four years there as Executive Director. During this time, she spent many years consulting with Mission Increase and saw her personal leadership, faith, and ministry impact grow beyond her expectations.
Prior to ministry, Katie was a school administrator, as well as an art and Spanish teacher. Her experience as a ministry leader, in addition to her time spent in education, play a key role in developing curriculum for ministry leaders. In addition to resourcing ministry leaders, Katie has a passion for family time with her husband and daughter, cooking, community, and really good coffee.
Featuring - Laura Nzirimu
City Gospel Movements Program Manager, Luis Palau Association
Laura Nzirimu was born and raised in the Portland metro area. With a degree in Human Services from Bethel University in Minnesota, Laura began her career in the international nonprofit space with a focus on caring for vulnerable children. She most recently provided research-based best practices for faith-based organizations serving vulnerable children and families across the globe with CAFO. After eight years of serving internationally, Laura made the shift to working at a local and national level at the Luis Palau Association.
As the City Gospel Movements Program Manager, Laura crafts resources and content content for city leaders and supports the team’s strategy for elevating evangelism in cities. She and her husband enjoy traveling, reading, and making the perfect cup of chai tea together.
Featuring - Randy Butler
Senior VP of Curriculum Development and Design, Mission Increase
Randy Butler, Senior VP – Curriculum Development & Design, oversees the process of creating, designing, and delivering our content at Mission Increase. He also brings a wealth of experience in bringing the local church and local non-profits together to improve a community. Randy has been a longtime champion, advocate, and prayer supporter of Mission Increase. For 10 years Randy was instrumental in training hundreds of pastors in Oaxaca, Mexico through MI’s work in the early 2000’s. He has been the pastor of Mission Increase co-founder, Ron Post for over 25 years.