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104. Defending Life on Campus: How Protect Life MI Went from $329K to $690K

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The Fundraising Masterminds Podcast
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Oct 1, 2025
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Summary

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about how Protect Life MI is defending life on campuses across Michigan — and how they raised $690K using the Perfect Vision Dinner model. Join us today for an interview with Christen Polo from Protect Life MI. From 9 years of stagnant events to their biggest breakthrough in history, discover what happens when you invest in your future and trust God for the results. Learn why one emergency meeting turned into a powerful breakthrough in prayer. Discover what happens when an audience of 70% new partners rallies behind a cause. Find out how a 17-year-old girl changed the mind of a seasoned attorney. And see how one unexpected check covered an entire summer of internships. So whether you're feeling stuck with a banquet that’s gone stale or you're ready to take your annual dinner to the next level, this episode will challenge you to trust the Lord, follow the system, and expect big results. Get ready to see your ministry transformed. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit success stories! ASK US A QUESTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/fundraisingmasterminds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEED HELP WITH YOUR NONPROFIT? Most nonprofits are under-funded. Even if you think your nonprofit is doing well, we've found you could be doing much better. However, most nonprofits don't have a clear development strategy that keeps them grounded. As a result, they "get creative" and "try new things" based on what is popular or trending, or they get comfortable with where they are at and don't realize the dangers they will be facing in just a few short years. The Perfect Vision Dinner Course is a 20-week "live video" course that addresses this problem head on. The course was developed by Ji…