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 partners 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
free webinar
Starting February 17th, if you have 250+ Mailchimp contacts, you’ll need to start paying or find another option.
This webinar will teach you what this change means and what free platforms to use instead so you can keep messaging your partners!
I've taught writing and donor communication skills to missionaries across the world and I'm here to help you know exactly what to do in this important update.
Mailchimp is changing: here's what to do
resources
For most missionaries, Mailchimp was the standard option for a long time, and for good reason. But with new limits to their free plan, you might need to pivot.
My No. 1 recommendation is now an email service called Kit. The free plan allows 1,000 contacts and it's super customizable, which makes it an attractive option.
I built this guide to show you how to import your contacts and send your first email using Kit.
I also made a template for a typical ministry newsletter, so you all you have to do is click a few buttons, enter your own stories, pictures, and prayer requests, and send with your update with ease.
Moving from Mailchimp to Kit? Get the guide here.
investment: $15
resources
Schedule a call for personal support as you set up an online system for sending email updates to your ministry partners.
I can offer:
-explanation of different email platforms and their features
-first-time email platform setup
-troubleshooting and recommendations
-guide to using Kit and a ministry newsletter template
I've worked with many email platforms, and I'm eager to help you set up a system that works well for you and your ministry season.
During our 45-minute call I'll walk you through your options and the features of different platforms, and you'll walk away with confidence and clarity to send online updates to your supporters.
1-on-1 email strategy session
investment: $45
edits/feedback
Fundraising is a journey, but I'm here to help you feel terrific about the letter you put together for your project. I'm excited to hear how God is moving in your life and how people can partner with you!
Through this link below you can:
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Share a little about your trip
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Upload your letter and pay
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Receive your edited letter within 72 hours
edits for your fundraising letter
workshops
I love teaching about:
-newsletter writing
-optimizing Mailchimp and Canva
-setting up online tools to work for fundraising & communications
-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?
