The truth is...
Strong ministries practice good communication.
better letters + consistent communication = stronger support
what if
things could be different
You probably didn't enter the mission field to check email, write thank you's, and brainstorm your next short story. But your to-do list says otherwise.
Take a minute and imagine....
What would it look like to be fully funded, enjoy writing ministry updates, and have deep, meaningful connections with your ministry partners?
What would it look like to have systems, strategies, and confidence that when you sit down to write, writing your newsletter won’t take all day?
What would it look like to say goodbye to doubt and hello to clarity?
Your donors need to hear from you. But your peace is worth investing in.
My goal for 2026:
Keep 100 missionaries on the field through donor communication training.
(because when they know what you do, they can fund what you do)
Let's be clear, friend
You've got options!
fundraising writing course
edits/feedback on your writing
workshops for your team
writing course
Good donor care is so much more than just writing the perfect newsletter.
This 12 week (mostly-asynchronous) course will provide resources, clarity, and accountability to communicate well with your ministry partners, creating meaningful partnerships and (hopefully!) stronger funding.
At the end of the course you’ll have:
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clarity about what you “should” do
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momentum to communicate consistency with your ministry donors
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a set of resources you can reference time and time again as you plan, write, and send ministry updates
For 12 weeks you’ll get:
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a weekly teaching video (watch on your own time!)
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weekly action step/worksheet/challenge
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monthly Q&A call and worktime for your writing projects
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personal feedback on your ministry newsletter
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a space to connect with other missionaries and share your newsletter, to spread awareness about your work and ministry
Resources launch January 13th. Join now to secure your seat. Make 2026 the best year yet! I hope you’ll join us.
spring cohort:
Donor Care
Done Well
Q&A
Who is this for?
Christian missionaries and ministry workers who raise funds for salary/ministry expenses.
Is this for US-based or international missionaries?
Both! Whether you are from the US or another country, or you live stateside or in another country, I promise this will be beneficial. Almost all of my recommendations can be completed via email. The heart of it: good communication = stronger partnerships. That's a human truth!
How long will I have access to the materials?
Access to the course materials begins January 13th. You will have access for 1 year.
What if I'm fully funded?
Praise God! The foundation of all of my trainings and resources is that good communication = stronger partnerships. I still think you'll learn valuable information about communicating creatively and honoring your current partnerships, even though you don't need to launch a huge initiative to raise lots of money.
I want to gift this to someone else. Can I do that?
100%. Let's make it happen! Send me an email to wordsmithforservice@gmail.com.
spring cohort
edits/feedback
I'm passionate about using good words for great impact.
Through editing, copywriting, and writing consultation services, I'll help polish your project and create impactful communications. Together let's strengthen your funding and share your work with the world!
edits for your writing project
workshops
I love teaching about:
-newsletter writing
-optimizing Mailchimp and Canva
-systems for organizing donor contacts
-relational fundraising communications
If your team or organization would like a training or workshop series, I'd love to connect! Schedule a call below to see how I can best serve your ministry.
learn as a team
Sabrina, campus missionary with
The Navigators
"I feel empowered to send effective newsletters without it taking up too much of my time."
Rebekah, missionary, Commission to Every Nation
"Emily's resources helped me to refresh my newsletter routine. I feel inspired to be a better communicator to my sponsors!"
Dave, president,
Africa Teachers Training Ministry
"I now am more accurate and compelling in my communications."
I've got you
I get you, I promise. I've walked where you're walking, and I know what it feels like to sit at a blank page and feel the gut punch of "what do I say now???"
For a season, I, too, was a missional fundraiser, trusting the Lord for my salary and ministry expenses and writing updates to send around the world.
I've also been in the shoes of your donors: praying, funding, and receiving ministry updates.
Uniquely, I've had the joy of coaching missionaries from many corners of the world, teaching newsletter writing, Mailchimp and Canva how-tos, and training gospel workers to communicate well with their donors.
I've got a BA in Communication and Professional Writing, fundraising experience, donor experience, time working in nonprofit communications, and a big heart for the Lord and his people, so I hope you can trust when I say truly, it can be different.
Would you let me show you how?
