# 111. Four Fundraising Lies You’ve Been Told (And Probably Believe)

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Published: 2025-12-10T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Fundraising Masterminds Podcast, we're talking about 4 fundraising lies you've been told — and probably believe. Join us as we unpack why so many nonprofit leaders fall into these traps and how these common beliefs sabotage their ministry growth. From “nobody cares about my ministry” to “fundraising is icky", we’re breaking down everything you need to know to rethink your approach to development. Find out why “just praying it in” isn’t a substitute for donor relationships. Uncover the myth of the Müller mentality. Discover the deeper reason some leaders insist on doing everything themselves. And answer the question, "What if the biggest thing holding you back is a lie you believe?" So whether you’re brand new to fundraising or trying to overcome years of frustration, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a fresh perspective on development as ministry. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more nonprofit development strategies! 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 Jim Dempsey after 38+ years as a Senior Development Director at Cru. After Jim had personally done over 2,500 vision dinners in his…

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