Okay Wow-Squad. You guys are still rockin' it out! You have raised a total of $143,931.00. Crazy huh! On average your squad brings in about $20,000 a week….and that does not include the monthly support that is already pledged to you. Our stats this week (not inlcuding monthly support):
37-$150-2,000
12-$2001-3,500
5-$3501-6,500
9-$6501-11,000
If you are below $1,500…I fully expect for you to give me the birthday present of my dreams!!! Get that money in by February 28th!!! 🙂 And if you really want to make me happy—get way over $1,500!!! You can do it!
On Another Note:
I've been thinking about your current support raising and support raising for those of you who plan on doing missions/minstry long-term. Here are some things to keep in mind if you fall into this category.
Monthly Givers:
When you raise support long term, you will become interested in the longevity and consistancy of your supporters. Even if you have a small inkling that you might do missions long-term (or even for another year or two) I want to encourage you to work towards building a good base of monthly supporters. A goal would be to work towards $1,400 a month. After the Race, if you choose to go through AIM's apprenticeship program, or do something else entirely, it won't be difficult to transfer your supporters to what you are going to do next.
Your blog is a great way to expand your support base. I have people that I have never met support me $100 a month because they liked my blogs. I hope this encourages you to write well.
One Time Gift Givers:
Real Estate agents and other people on fluxuating budgets are awesoe one-time gift givers! These types of gifts are amazing because they get the job done quickly. Building a donor base of one-time donors will help you complete projects in your ministry. Having friends to go to that will write you a check for $10,000 are excellent resources to build what God is doing through you.
Marisa's Thoughts-:
I so believe in you guys and what the Lord is doing and going to do with your lives. Keep getting yourselves out there and start thinking …network, network, network. Expand your network! What friends do you have that love you and are also connected to people that might be interested in the causes you are about to labor for. Pray and ask God to open those doors through them. People always give more when it is there idea. So pray for them to get the revelation and talk to them about your ideas–but let the offer what they feel comfortable doing.
