We are awful at it. We’ve been awful at it since 1993. We also prefer not to think that it is “asking for money,” but really a tangible way for others to partner with us in this ministry. Quite literally, we cannot do this work without the partnership of those who, for whatever reason, are not able to go to Papua themselves. So, it is a true partnership.
Yet, it is downright scary to approach people like this. I don’t want to put pressure on people. I don’t know anyone else’s situation and they may not be able to partner with us at this time.
Yes, I guess it must be much tougher in these hard times, afraid to embarrass people or put them on the spot. It is a shame that this has to be a part of your ministry.
The next time you go all wobbly thinking about fundraising, just remember that there are literally millions of people out there with $$$ to give but just don’t know who to give it to who would use it in the right ways...so the next person you ask, just pretend that he/she is that person who has been searching for a long while for the right place for their donations...;-))